Monthly Archives: April 2023

Preconceptions; April 9, 2023

Posted on April 10, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 24:11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. As I tell people frequently, one thing I like about the Bible is that it doesn’t dress people up, but rather presents them … Continue reading →

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Completion; April 8, 2023

Posted on April 9, 2023 by jgarrott

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. This was the final demonstration of Jesus’ faithfulness. He wouldn’t escape His body until He had … Continue reading →

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Salvation; April 7, 2023

Posted on April 8, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 23:42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” I couldn’t begin to say how many times I’ve referenced … Continue reading →

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Authority; April 6, 2023

Posted on April 7, 2023 by jgarrott

John 19:11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” I feel sorry for Pilate. … Continue reading →

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Truth; April 5, 2023

Posted on April 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:64 “Yes, it is as you say,” Jesus replied. “But I say to all of you: In the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Sacrifice; April 4, 2023

Posted on April 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:53 “Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?” This is a verse I always reference when I’m telling the story of the … Continue reading →

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Pride and Humility; April 3, 2023

Posted on April 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:33 Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.” As is almost always the case, Peter’s biggest problem was pride. As it says in verse 35, all the disciples were protesting that they … Continue reading →

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Obedience; April 2, 2023

Posted on April 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. This one little verse carries a lot of significance we might overlook. We have no idea which two disciples were sent. Quite probably whey were two we know … Continue reading →

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Understanding; April 1, 2023

Posted on April 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 20:18-19 “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will turn him over to the Gentiles … Continue reading →

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The Creator; March 31, 2023

Posted on April 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 33:8-9 Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. In reading the Old Testament, and really the … Continue reading →

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