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About jgarrott

Born and raised in Japan of missionary parents. Have been here as an adult missionary since 1981.

God’s Truth; April 5, 2021

Posted on April 8, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 24:25-27 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with … Continue reading →

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Confirmation Bias; April 4, 2021

Posted on April 8, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 24:11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. What a very human, common thing! We fail to receive valid information because it fails to meet our preconceptions. The flip side of … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan of Salvation; April 3, 2021

Posted on April 5, 2021 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. It has always struck me that Jesus’ death was a deliberate act on His part. That … Continue reading →

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Salvation; April 2, 2021

Posted on April 4, 2021 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.” This is of course a very famous incident, but … Continue reading →

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The Lordship of Christ; April 1, 2021

Posted on April 4, 2021 by jgarrott

John 19:15 But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered. Here, the priests were being honest! In a way it … Continue reading →

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False Witness; March 31, 2021

Posted on April 1, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:60-61 But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” I was … Continue reading →

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Judas; March 30, 2021

Posted on April 1, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:49-50 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Jesus replied, “Friend, do what you came for.” The Japanese has Jesus saying, “Friend, why have you come?” which the NIV gives as an alternative translation … Continue reading →

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Weakness; March 29, 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” The last half of this verse is quite famous. It was actually used as a test sentence back … Continue reading →

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King Jesus; March 28, 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:4-5 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” Jesus … Continue reading →

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Servant Leadership; March 27, 2021

Posted on March 30, 2021 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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