Tag Archives: repentance

Good News; April 29, 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 3:18 And with many other words John exhorted the people and preached the good news to them. I think it’s important to note that John, who was famous for his tart tongue, calling people vipers in verse seven, was … Continue reading →

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Repentance; April 24, 2023

Posted on April 25, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.” We … Continue reading →

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Proof; April 22, 2024

Posted on April 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 12:38 Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you.” There are all kinds of proof, and all sorts of reasons for asking for proof. … Continue reading →

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The Results of Repentance; April 19, 2024

Posted on April 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Matt 3:8 “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” Throughout the Bible, repentance is defined by changed actions. We may even think we have repented, but if our actions don’t change, then we are only fooling ourselves. The same thing applies … Continue reading →

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The Results of Serving God; April 18, 2024

Posted on April 19, 2024 by jgarrott

Malachi 3:18 And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not. This is a justly famous chapter, but I think we need to look at it … Continue reading →

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Priorities; April 15, 2024

Posted on April 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Amos 5:4 This is what the Lord says to the house of Israel:“Seek me and live.” The Old Testament prophets spent a lot of their time calling people to repentance. Amos operated in the Northern Kingdom, that was eventually conquered … Continue reading →

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What God Wants; April 13, 2024

Posted on April 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings. I find these six verses very interesting. The first verse seems like a very commendable call to repentance, and the second could well be … Continue reading →

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Bought; April 12, 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Hosea 3:2 So I bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and about a homer and a lethek of barley. The story of Hosea and Gomer is a heart-wrenching one, but it expresses a very important spiritual truth. We belong … Continue reading →

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The Results of Repentance; April 8, 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 11:18-20 “They will return to it and remove all its vile images and detestable idols. I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and … Continue reading →

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The Evangelistic Imperative; April 7, 2024

Posted on April 8, 2024 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 3:18 “When I say to a wicked man, ‘You will surely die,” and you do not warn him or speak out to dissuade him from his evil ways in order to save his life, that wicked man will die … Continue reading →

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