Tag Archives: repentance

Responding to Trials; April 6, 2024

Posted on April 7, 2024 by jgarrott

Lamentations 3:40-42 Let us examine our ways and test them,and let us return to the Lord.Let us lift up our hearts and our handsto God in heaven and say,“We have sinned and rebelled,and You have not forgiven.” This chapter is … Continue reading →

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Calling to Repentance; April 4, 2024

Posted on April 5, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 36:7 “Perhaps they will bring their petition before the Lord, and each will turn from his wicked ways, for the anger and wrath pronounced against this people by the Lord are great.” Jeremiah had the unenviable task of calling … Continue reading →

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Receiving the Word; April 1, 2024

Posted on April 2, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 24:32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” What these two disciples described is an experience common to every true disciple … Continue reading →

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Peter; March 28, 2024

Posted on March 29, 2024 by jgarrott

Mark 14:72 Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.” And he broke down and wept. The other Gospels mention … Continue reading →

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Good Intentions; March 27, 2024

Posted on March 28, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:33 Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.” I’m reminded of the saying, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” We are experts at saying the right things, and even … Continue reading →

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Passing On Blessings; March 26, 2024

Posted on March 27, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 22:31-32 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” The fact that the English “you” … Continue reading →

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Genuine Repentance; March 23, 2024

Posted on March 24, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 34:16 “But now you have turned around and profaned my name; each of you has taken back the male and female slaves you had set free to go where they wished. You have forced them to become your slaves … Continue reading →

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Human Stubbornness; March 19, 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 18:12 “But they will reply, ‘It’s no use. We will continue with our own plans; each of us will follow the stubbornness of his evil heart.’” This is the recurring tragedy throughout the history of mankind. God has laid … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Sin; March 15, 2024

Posted on March 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 5:12 They have lied about the Lord; they said, “He will do nothing! No harm will come to us; we will never see sword or famine.” It is a very dangerous thing to deny that God judges His people. … Continue reading →

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Prophets and Prophecy; March 14, 2024

Posted on March 15, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 3:22 “Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding.” “Yes, we will come to you, for you are the Lord our God. The calling of a Prophet is not an easy one. Those who have only been peripherally … Continue reading →

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