Monthly Archives: September 2025

Jesus’ Mission; September 19, 2025

Posted on September 20, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” This is a famous verse, and the story of Zacchaeus is famous, but I don’t know that we necessarily connect them in our minds. The … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Evangelism; September 18, 2025

Posted on September 19, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 15:10 “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Jesus told these two parables in response to the Pharisees’ objections to His associating with … Continue reading →

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Martyrdom; September 17, 2025

Posted on September 18, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 13:17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing. I can’t help but notice the many parallels between Jesus and Charlie Kirk. There is considerable risk … Continue reading →

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Victory; September 16, 2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 10:19 “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” This is a wonderful, encouraging promise, but it seems to be contradicted by experience. After … Continue reading →

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The Message of Salvation; September 15, 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the … Continue reading →

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Salvation; September 14, 2025

Posted on September 15, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 1:74-75 “…to rescue us from the hand of our enemies,    and to enable us to serve him without fearin holiness and righteousness before him all our days.” Throughout history mankind has been a bit confused about salvation. We think about being saved … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Faith; September 13, 2025

Posted on September 14, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Protestants tend to react to the Catholic veneration of Mary by ignoring her, for the most part, but that too is a mistake. … Continue reading →

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John the Baptist; September 12, 2025

Posted on September 13, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 1:16-17 “He will bring back many of the people of Israel 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 parents to their children and the … Continue reading →

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Joy; September 11, 2025

Posted on September 12, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. The women’s joy here is something Jesus talked about in the Upper Room Discourse. “So with you: now is … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness; September 10, 2025

Posted on September 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” I have no idea how many times … Continue reading →

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