Tag Archives: obedience to God

April 19, 2013

Posted on April 20, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 5:19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. Probably a lot of people aren’t very moved … Continue reading →

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April 8, 2013

Posted on April 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 24:25 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” This is perfectly in line with yesterday’s sermon … Continue reading →

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March 12, 2013

Posted on March 13, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Going back to yesterday’s definition of righteousness as doing what is right, this verse seems suddenly up to date. The recent story … Continue reading →

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March 1, 2013

Posted on March 5, 2013 by jgarrott

Christian lifeHosea 14:9 Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He will understand them. The ways of the LORD are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. The progression in the … Continue reading →

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February 24, 2013

Posted on February 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Daniel 9:14 The Lord did not hesitate to bring the disaster upon us, for the Lord our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed Him. As many have noticed, it is very significant that Daniel, … Continue reading →

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February 22, 2013

Posted on February 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 33:7 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.” It would seem that Ezekiel had some hesitation in following through with … Continue reading →

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February 6, 2013

Posted on February 7, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” I have sung this verse so many … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2013

Posted on January 28, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 28:12 to whom he said, “This is the resting place, let the weary rest”; and, “This is the place of repose” – but they would not listen. It is amazing what a capacity we have for not listening to … Continue reading →

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January 16, 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. This is a very important promise that we often fail to remember. The Bible records several instances of God … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. The NIV gives the translation the Japanese uses for the first half of the verse as a footnote: “Wisdom teaches the fear of the … Continue reading →

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