Tag Archives: persecution

September 17, 2014

Posted on September 19, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 15:7 “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” To a certain degree this makes me … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2014

Posted on January 21, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. It is certainly striking that people who were being persecuted for proclaiming Christ went around proclaiming His Word as they escaped the persecution. It is this sort … Continue reading →

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January 19, 2014

Posted on January 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 5:41-42 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good … 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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January 17, 2014

Posted on January 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 4:29-30 “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” There are … Continue reading →

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January 5, 2014

Posted on January 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Mark 13:11 “Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.” This is not … Continue reading →

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October 20, 2013

Posted on October 20, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 54:17 No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. This is … Continue reading →

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September 27, 2013

Posted on September 28, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 118:6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? This is a very important verse, actually, but it bears a lot of thought and calls for a lot of faith. The … Continue reading →

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August 27, 2013

Posted on August 28, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Kings 2:23-24 From there Elisha went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, some youths came out of the town and jeered at him. “Go on up, you baldhead!” they said. “Go on up, you baldhead!” … 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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