Tag Archives: the fear of God

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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The Fear of the Lord; March 23, 2019

Posted on April 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 26:17-18 “‘I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so … Continue reading →

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November 1, 2015

Posted on November 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 1:17 Do not be afraid of any man, for judgment belongs to God. Fearing people, not just physically but especially their opinions of us, is a major snare that can tie us in knots and keep us from the … Continue reading →

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May 15, 2014

Posted on May 18, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. There are a couple of differences in nuance between the NIV and the Japanese here. … Continue reading →

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June 9, 2013

Posted on June 13, 2013 by jgarrott

Revelation 19:11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. Sometimes we can forget that this is in the Bible, with … Continue reading →

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December 25, 2012

Posted on December 26, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 2:9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. This is an aspect of the Christmas story that isn’t touched on very much, but it’s still … Continue reading →

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