Tag Archives: speaking the Word of God

Speaking for God; November 26, 2019

Posted on November 29, 2019 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 33:31-32 “My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to listen to your words, but they do not put them into practice. With their mouths they express devotion, but their hearts are greedy for … Continue reading →

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God’s Word in Us; July 10, 2018

Posted on July 12, 2018 by jgarrott

John 5:38 “…nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent.” This is a fascinating, and deeply meaningful, statement on the part of Jesus. He was talking to the scribes and Pharisees who, … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah; February 12, 2018

Posted on February 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 7:8 “But look, you are trusting in deceptive words that are worthless.” It’s hard to get a very encouraging Word out of the first half of the book of Jeremiah! He was the very opposite of politically correct, calling … Continue reading →

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October 15, 2016

Posted on October 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 6:26 “Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets.” This verse really flies in the face of commonly accepted attitudes. I don’t think at all that Jesus … Continue reading →

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September 2, 2016

Posted on September 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 15:19 Therefore this is what the Lord says: “If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman. Let this people turn to you, but … Continue reading →

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August 24, 2016

Posted on August 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 45:22 “Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.” One of the distinctives of Isaiah is how clearly he expresses God’s love and concern for all … Continue reading →

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July 12, 2016

Posted on July 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:1 I will sing of the Lord’s great love for ever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. At first glance this Psalm seems out of place in a series on the theme of … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 20:20 “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.” I chose this verse reading the English, … Continue reading →

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January 18, 2015

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 36:12 He did evil in the eyes of the Lord his God and did not humble himself before Jeremiah the prophet, who spoke the word of the Lord. To this point we have been reading about people humbling … Continue reading →

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October 24, 2014

Posted on October 25, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:5 Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard? What comes to mind as I read this is how many churches today have never … Continue reading →

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