Monthly Archives: September 2014

September 9, 2014

Posted on September 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” This verse seems more contemporary all the time, with people talking about “finding themselves” and having “me time.” The Japanese … Continue reading →

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September 8, 2014

Posted on September 9, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:12-13 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, … Continue reading →

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September 7, 2014

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” This verse is one of the most familiar in the whole Bible. I have reason to quote it at … Continue reading →

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September 6, 2014

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.” In reading this just now the thing that immediately … Continue reading →

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September 5, 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:48 “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” You could make a case that this is the most absurd thing Jesus ever said. God’s level of perfection is by definition an impossibility for fallible human beings. However, … Continue reading →

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September 4, 2014

Posted on September 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” The passage from verse 17 is a difficult one for … Continue reading →

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September 3, 2014

Posted on September 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:1-2 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying: We generally think of someone standing to teach or preach, but … Continue reading →

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September 2, 2014

Posted on September 3, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:14-15 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all … Continue reading →

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September 1, 2014

Posted on September 3, 2014 by jgarrott

Malachi 4:2 “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall.” Once again we have a verse that … Continue reading →

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August 31, 2014

Posted on September 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Malachi 3:10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out … Continue reading →

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