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About jgarrott

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

Presenting Jesus; July 23, 2018

Posted on July 26, 2018 by jgarrott

John 12:20-21 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” From … Continue reading →

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Motives; July 22, 2018

Posted on July 23, 2018 by jgarrott

John 12:6 He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. A couple of things … Continue reading →

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God’s Perspective; July 21, 2018

Posted on July 22, 2018 by jgarrott

John 11:49-50 Then one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, spoke up, “You know nothing at all! You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that … Continue reading →

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What We Need; July 20, 2018

Posted on July 22, 2018 by jgarrott

John 11:25-27 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” “Yes, Lord,” … Continue reading →

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Delayed Gratification; July 19, 2018

Posted on July 21, 2018 by jgarrott

John 11:5-6 Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. Yet when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. This is a very important, instructive incident in the life and ministry of Jesus, … Continue reading →

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Repentance and Salvation; July 18, 2018

Posted on July 20, 2018 by jgarrott

John 10:27-28 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” What an enormously comforting Scripture! However, … Continue reading →

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Jesus vs. the Devil; July 17, 2018

Posted on July 20, 2018 by jgarrott

John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” I think it would be impossible to overstate the importance of the 1st half … Continue reading →

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The Flow of the Spirit; July 16, 2018

Posted on July 17, 2018 by jgarrott

John 7:37-38 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams … Continue reading →

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Attitude; July 15, 2018

Posted on July 17, 2018 by jgarrott

John 7:17 “If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.” Sometimes attitude is everything. Those who choose (or desire) to do God’s will recognize … Continue reading →

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The Word of God; July 14, 2018

Posted on July 15, 2018 by jgarrott

John 6:68-69 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.” Peter had been paying attention! It took more than … Continue reading →

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