Tag Archives: spiritual heritage

Understanding the Bible; January 7, 2023

Posted on January 8, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. The simple fact of the matter is, the Bible doesn’t make much sense without the help of the One who wrote it. We can see surface meanings, … Continue reading →

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Persecution; November 23, 2022

Posted on November 24, 2022 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:11-12 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they … Continue reading →

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Honoring God; July 29, 2022

Posted on August 2, 2022 by jgarrott

Ezra 6:20 The priests and Levites had purified themselves and were all ceremonially clean. The Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their brothers the priests and for themselves. This might seem like an inconsequential detail in … Continue reading →

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Examples; July 13, 2017

Posted on July 18, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 15:11 Asa did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as his father David had done. From here on through the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile we have a succession of bad kings and an … Continue reading →

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Last Will and Testament; June 26, 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 2:2-3 “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, show yourself a man, 3 and observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees … Continue reading →

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The House of David; June 18, 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Sam 7:16 “‘Your house and your kingdom shall endure for ever before me; your throne shall be established for ever.’” This was a blow-you-out-of-the-water prophecy if ever there was one, and the following verses indicate that David was suitably … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2015

Posted on July 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:111 Your statutes are my heritage for ever; they are the joy of my heart. This brings to mind Jesus’ instructions to “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves … Continue reading →

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August 10, 2014

Posted on August 12, 2014 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 18:20 “The soul who sins is the one who will die. The son will not share the guilt of the father, nor will the father share the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous man will be … Continue reading →

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May 31, 2014

Posted on June 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. This Psalm is significant in that David, a king, starts out by calling God his King, but the whole rest … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2014

Posted on January 17, 2014 by jgarrott

John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” There are mysteries we … Continue reading →

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