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God’s Righteousness; September 18, 2017

Posted on September 21, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 9:8 “You have kept your promise because you are righteous.” Most of this chapter is a recounting of Israel’s history, and this statement to the Lord is at the foundation of it all. The Jews here are proclaiming that … Continue reading →

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Response to Opposition; September 16, 2017

Posted on September 20, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 6:9 They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, “Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed.” But I prayed, “Now strengthen my hands.” Nehemiah was faced with satanic opposition expressed through … Continue reading →

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April 23, 2017

Posted on April 25, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 5:29 “Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children for ever!” Here we have God’s motive for His commandments to … Continue reading →

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January 11, 2017

Posted on January 14, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m sure I’ve written on this verse multiple … Continue reading →

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June 19, 2015

Posted on June 21, 2015 by jgarrott

Titus 3:4-5 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2015

Posted on February 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 29:19 A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond. I think I can say with confidence that I’ve never written on this verse before, or even underlined it! I daresay that in … Continue reading →

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November 10, 2014

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 4:2, 5 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, … Continue reading →

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November 9, 2014

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. It is really very interesting that Paul was … Continue reading →

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August 1, 2014

Posted on August 3, 2014 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 12:5 “If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in safe country, how will you manage in the thickets by the Jordan?” This was … Continue reading →

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June 18, 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. The Bible has many verses that connect wisdom with fearing the Lord, but this one implies a process. The Japanese renders the first half … Continue reading →

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