Monthly Archives: July 2023

Change; July 30, 2023

Posted on July 31, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 22:36 He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.” I’m pretty confident I’ve never written on this … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Sin; July 29, 2923

Posted on July 30, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 19:27 “‘But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them–bring them here and kill them in front of me.’” For the modern reader this is a very jarring statement, particularly since Jesus said … Continue reading →

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Knowing the Future; July 28, 2023

Posted on July 29, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 18:34 The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what he was talking about. Sometimes it’s better that we don’t know what’s going on. Jesus needed to tell … Continue reading →

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Persistence; July 27, 2023

Posted on July 28, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. This is an extremely important counterpoint to Jesus’ repeated teaching on faith. His various remarks about “faith as small … Continue reading →

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Duty; July 26, 2023

Posted on July 27, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 17:10 “So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” This section, from verse seven, runs directly counter to current American culture. Americans … Continue reading →

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Wealth; July 25, 2023

Posted on July 26, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 16:13 “No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.” This is a … Continue reading →

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Treasure; July 24, 2023

Posted on July 25, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 12:34 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Every one of us has things we consider treasure, whether we think in those terms or not. Finances are of course common, as are houses and stocks … Continue reading →

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Perseverance; July 23, 2023

Posted on July 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 8:15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. One word in this very familiar story jumps out at me … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness of Sin; July 22, 2023

Posted on July 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 7:50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Jesus was famous for telling people their faith had brought them physical healing, but here He expressly says that faith has brought forgiveness. In the … Continue reading →

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Faith for All; July 21, 2023

Posted on July 22, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 7:9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” When Matthew recorded this incident in chapter … Continue reading →

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