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The Joy of Giving; August 11, 2017

Posted on August 15, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 29:9 The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly. The fact of the matter is, there is joy in giving. … Continue reading →

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May 9, 2017

Posted on May 12, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 26:11 And you and the Levites and the aliens among you shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your household. Once again we have instructions that giving to God is … Continue reading →

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May 6, 2017

Posted on May 10, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 18:1-2 The priests, who are Levites—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—are to have no allotment or inheritance with Israel. They shall live on the offerings made to the Lord by fire, for that is their inheritance. They shall have … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2017

Posted on May 4, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 12:7 There, in the presence of the Lord your God, you and your families shall eat and shall rejoice in everything you have put your hand to, because the Lord your God has blessed you. We sometimes forget that … Continue reading →

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March 22, 2017

Posted on March 25, 2017 by jgarrott

Numbers 18:25-26 The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the Levites and say to them: ‘When you receive from the Israelites the tithe I give you as your inheritance, you must present a tenth of that tithe as the Lord’s … Continue reading →

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March 21, 2017

Posted on March 24, 2017 by jgarrott

Num 18:14, 20 “Everything in Israel that is devoted to the Lord is yours.” The Lord said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any share among them; I am your share and … Continue reading →

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March 12, 2017

Posted on March 15, 2017 by jgarrott

Leviticus 7:34 “From the fellowship offerings of the Israelites, I have taken the breast that is waved and the thigh that is presented and have given them to Aaron the priest and his sons as their regular share from the … Continue reading →

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March 11, 2017

Posted on March 12, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 36:5 “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the Lord commanded to be done.” When God’s people catch the vision, they rejoice to be part of His supply. I am reminded of Paul’s description of … Continue reading →

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March 26, 2014

Posted on March 27, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 4:5 Offer right sacrifices and trust in the Lord. There are several verses in this brief Psalm that speak to me strongly. Maybe someday I’ll just have to preach on the Psalm! This verse in Japanese specifies “sacrifices of … Continue reading →

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