Tag Archives: the Holy Spirit

Perspective; September 19, 2017

Posted on September 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 9:20 “You gave your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold your manna from their mouths, and you gave them water for their thirst.” This whole section is about the blessings of the Exodus. They finally had … Continue reading →

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One with the Lord; July 5, 2017

Posted on July 7, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:61 “But your hearts must be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.” Once again we have clear proof that being the instrument for speaking … Continue reading →

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April 18, 2017

Posted on April 23, 2017 by jgarrott

John 20:21-23 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are … Continue reading →

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March 13, 2017

Posted on March 15, 2017 by jgarrott

Leviticus 10:8-9 Then the Lord said to Aaron, “You and your sons are not to drink wine or other fermented drink whenever you go into the Tent of Meeting, or you will die. This is a lasting ordinance for the … Continue reading →

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January 8, 2017

Posted on January 13, 2017 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. This is a … Continue reading →

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January 2, 2017

Posted on January 6, 2017 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Paul’s various prayers recorded in his letters are … Continue reading →

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December 26, 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Simeon was one of the last people to experience … Continue reading →

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December 20, 2016

Posted on December 24, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. Many people are hazy … Continue reading →

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November 27, 2016

Posted on November 28, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 14:12 Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. The whole issue of spiritual gifts can be a real can of worms from the human perspective. I think … Continue reading →

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November 12, 2016

Posted on November 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 13:4 The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. This was the start of what are called Paul’s missionary journeys. One striking characteristic of how … Continue reading →

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