Monthly Archives: April 2024

Good News; April 29, 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 3:18 And with many other words John exhorted the people and preached the good news to them. I think it’s important to note that John, who was famous for his tart tongue, calling people vipers in verse seven, was … Continue reading →

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Heart Attitude; April 28, 2024

Posted on April 29, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 1:16-17 “Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to … Continue reading →

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Apostles; April 27, 2024

Posted on April 28, 2024 by jgarrott

Mark 6:12-13 They went out and preached that people should repent. They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them. We sometimes forget that Jesus’ disciples did what He did, both in word and … Continue reading →

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Authority; April 26, 2024

Posted on April 27, 2024 by jgarrott

Mark 1:22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. I find this a fascinating comment. Jesus not only taught as someone with authority, He … Continue reading →

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War; April 25, 2024

Posted on April 26, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 24:6 “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.” Human history is in many ways a sequence of … Continue reading →

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Repentance; April 24, 2023

Posted on April 25, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.” We … Continue reading →

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Stewardship; April 23, 2024

Posted on April 24, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:12 “Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.” This seems manifestly unfair to many people, but we’re talking about spiritual realities … Continue reading →

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Proof; April 22, 2024

Posted on April 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 12:38 Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you.” There are all kinds of proof, and all sorts of reasons for asking for proof. … Continue reading →

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Divine Revelation; April 21, 2024

Posted on April 22, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 11:25-26 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans; April 20, 2024

Posted on April 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” It is significant that Jesus began His public ministry after John was arrested (verse 12). John’s ministry was to prepare the way … Continue reading →

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