Tag Archives: politics

Motives; July 22, 2018

Posted on July 23, 2018 by jgarrott

John 12:6 He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. A couple of things … Continue reading →

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Following God; February 11, 2018

Posted on February 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 5:30-31 “A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land: The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?” This passage … Continue reading →

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Justice; January 23, 2018

Posted on January 26, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:3-4 “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his … Continue reading →

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God’s Control; December 24, 2017

Posted on December 27, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 2:1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. In reading this account we recognize that Luke wanted to peg these events in historical context, but we perhaps … Continue reading →

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Political Leadership; September 1, 2017

Posted on September 2, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 36:23 “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: “‘The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in … Continue reading →

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January 16, 2017

Posted on January 21, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This passage … Continue reading →

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November 7, 2016

Posted on November 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 10:15 The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” This particular incident was God telling Peter that the door of salvation was open to the Gentiles, which was a … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2016

Posted on August 7, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 125:3 The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil. This reads like a promise, but it sounds more descriptive to me. … Continue reading →

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July 5, 2016

Posted on July 7, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 74:12 But you, O God, are my king from of old; you bring salvation upon the earth. It is clear that the Psalms are not arranged in chronological sequence, because this one was obviously late, after the destruction of … Continue reading →

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May 11, 2016

Posted on May 12, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 39:7-8 But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. Save me from all my transgressions; do not make me the scorn of fools. It is always interesting to be struck by verses I had … Continue reading →

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