Tag Archives: martyrdom

February 17, 2015

Posted on February 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Hardly a day passes without news of more people being killed simply because they were Christians. Not only do we have an … Continue reading →

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September 9, 2014

Posted on September 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” This verse seems more contemporary all the time, with people talking about “finding themselves” and having “me time.” The Japanese … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2014

Posted on February 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” There is speculation even today over … Continue reading →

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January 18, 2014

Posted on January 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 5:28-29 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.” Peter and the other apostles replied: … Continue reading →

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October 29, 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 26:14 As for me, I am in your hands; do with me whatever you think is good and right. The greatness of Jeremiah rested on a clear-eyed commitment to God that made him ready for martyrdom. Tradition has it … Continue reading →

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March 27, 2012

Posted on March 27, 2012 by jgarrott

Mark 13:10 “And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.” There is a seemingly minor turn of phrase that is presented in the Japanese but is missing in the NIV: “In this way.” Christians in “advanced” countries don’t … Continue reading →

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February 26, 2012

Posted on February 26, 2012 by jgarrott

Malachi 4:2 “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall.” This is yet another statement of the … Continue reading →

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