Tag Archives: spiritual warfare

November 7, 2015

Posted on November 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 20:1 When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will … Continue reading →

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February 26, 2015

Posted on March 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. From verse 9 on this is like a waterfall of good advice, with one or two pithy zingers per verse. Any one of those is worth writing … Continue reading →

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December 27, 2014

Posted on December 28, 2014 by jgarrott

John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. This is a very interesting verse for a number of reasons. The first is semantic. I’m no Greek scholar, but there seems to be equal … Continue reading →

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November 1, 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. A vitally important detail that we often forget about … Continue reading →

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September 13, 2014

Posted on September 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 23:24 “You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.” Jesus was certainly a master of descriptive language! This particular remark is so striking that it is quoted widely, but there is real question whether those … Continue reading →

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July 28, 2014

Posted on July 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 62:1 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. This verse, along with verses 6 and 7, … Continue reading →

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July 19, 2014

Posted on July 22, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. This is … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2014

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. I have always thought this verse in English was a bit strange. What does it mean to “hide God’s Word,” anyway? However, the … Continue reading →

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April 17, 2014

Posted on April 20, 2014 by jgarrott

John 18:36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place.” There has been conflict between the political … Continue reading →

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April 10, 2014

Posted on April 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 33:1 Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. All people experience a wide variety of circumstances in life, some more pleasant than others. However, the most appropriate response to every … Continue reading →

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