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The Result of Commitment; May 30, 2017

Posted on June 3, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 2:2 “There is no-one holy like the Lord; there is no-one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” This Psalm is evidence of the genuineness of Hannah’s dedication of her son Samuel to God. The very … Continue reading →

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Bargaining with God; May 29, 2017

Posted on May 31, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 1:27-28 “I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he shall be given over to the Lord.” And … Continue reading →

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God’s Strength; May 26, 2017

Posted on May 28, 2017 by jgarrott

Judges 6:14 The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” This statement by the angel seemed totally absurd to Gideon because he didn’t … Continue reading →

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May 15, 2017

Posted on May 18, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 34:9 Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites listened to him and did what the Lord had commanded Moses. God’s provision for Israel … Continue reading →

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May 7, 2017

Posted on May 11, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 18:15 The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him. Here we have God’s promise of provision of leadership. The thing is, too often people … Continue reading →

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April 26, 2017

Posted on April 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 7:12-13 If you pay attention to these laws and are careful to follow them, then the Lord your God will keep his covenant of love with you, as he swore to your forefathers. He will love you and bless … Continue reading →

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March 16, 2017

Posted on March 19, 2017 by jgarrott

Numbers 3:45 “Take the Levites in place of all the firstborn of Israel, and the livestock of the Levites in place of their livestock. The Levites are to be mine. I am the Lord.” This whole thing is a rather … Continue reading →

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March 9, 2017

Posted on March 10, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 33:13 “If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.” This verse reveals why Moses was pleasing to God. … Continue reading →

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March 8, 2017

Posted on March 10, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 31:6 “Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given skill to all the craftsmen to make everything I have commanded you.” Where the Japanese, following the Hebrew, … Continue reading →

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March 7, 2017

Posted on March 9, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 28:3 Tell all the skilled men to whom I have given wisdom in such matters that they are to make garments for Aaron, for his consecration, so that he may serve me as priest. It’s very interesting to have … Continue reading →

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