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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 Plans; July 3, 2018

Posted on July 5, 2018 by jgarrott

John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Mary is a good example to us in a number of ways, and here she gives some of the best advice ever: “do whatever Jesus says.” I … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; July 2, 2018

Posted on July 4, 2018 by jgarrott

John 1:41-42 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon … Continue reading →

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Love; July 1, 2018

Posted on July 4, 2018 by jgarrott

John 1:16-17 From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Talk about God’s provision! This is right in there with … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace and Mercy; June 30, 2018

Posted on July 1, 2018 by jgarrott

John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. This verse, along with John 3:16, describes God’s greatest provision, His greatest gift. With such an … Continue reading →

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Rules of the Kingdom; June 29, 2018

Posted on June 30, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 19:26 “He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.” This parable has the same point as the … Continue reading →

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The Word of Knowledge; June 28, 2018

Posted on June 30, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 19:5 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” We have no record whatsoever of any previous interaction between Jesus and Zacchaeus, but Luke … Continue reading →

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Prayer, Pride, and Humility; June 27, 2018

Posted on June 29, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 18:1, 14 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who … Continue reading →

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Stewardship; June 26, 2018

Posted on June 28, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 12:48 “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Ambition is a dangerous thing. This teaching, along with the famous parable … Continue reading →

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Church Survival; June 25, 2018

Posted on June 28, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” This verse is not in the largely parallel passage in Matthew 6 that we had on May 3. Jesus indeed repeated … Continue reading →

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Greed; June 24, 2018

Posted on June 26, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Jesus’ instructions to “be on your guard” here are something … Continue reading →

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