Monthly Archives: June 2024

Houses of Worship; June 19, 2024

Posted on June 20, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:41-42 “As for the foreigner who does not belong to your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of your name—for they will hear of your great name and your mighty hand and your outstretched arm—when they come … Continue reading →

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Presumption; June 18, 2024

Posted on June 19, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:25 “Now Lord, God of Israel, keep for your servant David my father the promises you made to him when you said, ‘You shall never fail to have a man to sit before me on the throne of … Continue reading →

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David’s Example; June 17, 2024

Posted on June 18, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 24:14 David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands.” David had learned the character of God. … Continue reading →

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With All Our Heart; June 16, 2024

Posted on June 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul. I’m so familiar with Jeremiah 29:12-13 that I hadn’t realized … Continue reading →

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Experiencing God; June 15, 2024

Posted on June 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Exodus 33:20 “But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.” God deals with us where and as we are. He knew that Moses couldn’t imagine Him in other than human terms, and so … Continue reading →

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God’s Mercy; June 14, 2024

Posted on June 15, 2024 by jgarrott

Genesis 19:16 When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters and led them safely out of the city, for the Lord was merciful to them. Sometimes God’s mercy might … Continue reading →

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The Book of Revelation; June 13, 2024

Posted on June 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 16:17 The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and out of the temple came a loud voice from the throne, saying, “It is done!” Revelation is an important book of the Bible, but it is to … Continue reading →

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Depraved Minds; June 12, 2024

Posted on June 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 9:20-21 The rest of mankind that were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood–idols that cannot … Continue reading →

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Zeal; June 11, 2024

Posted on June 12, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:19 “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent.” This verse is good in English, but it’s even better in Japanese. After verses 15-16 talking about their being lukewarm, the Japanese word for “earnest,” … Continue reading →

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Reputation; June 10, 2024

Posted on June 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:1 “I know your deeds; You have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” This is certainly a scary thing to hear from Christ! Later on He says that there were a few people in the church … Continue reading →

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