Tag Archives: persecution

September 3, 2016

Posted on September 7, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 16:20 “Do men make their own gods? Yes, but they are not gods!” When reading the Bible, it is important to keep track of who is saying what to whom. However, that’s not always easy, because ancient Hebrew and … Continue reading →

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February 2, 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Zechariah 8:13 “As you have been an object of cursing among the nations, O Judah and Israel, so will I save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong.” We don’t … Continue reading →

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July 3, 2015

Posted on July 4, 2015 by jgarrott

Job 17:15 “Where then is my hope? Who can see any hope for me?” Hope is as necessary as food, and almost as necessary as air. There are countless examples of people who were in extreme circumstances but made it … Continue reading →

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June 28, 2015

Posted on June 30, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:17 It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. This is a very interesting statement, because it accepts, very calmly and without making a fuss about it, that we … Continue reading →

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March 23, 2015

Posted on March 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 9:13-14 O Lord, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death, that I may declare your praises in the gates of the Daughter of Zion and there rejoice in your … Continue reading →

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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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December 31, 2014

Posted on January 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the … Continue reading →

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November 26, 2014

Posted on November 28, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? This is a … Continue reading →

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November 15, 2014

Posted on November 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:35-36 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. This chapter is perhaps most … Continue reading →

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September 28, 2014

Posted on September 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 1:32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them. In a way, Romans 1 is comforting, … Continue reading →

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