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About jgarrott

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

Prophets and Prophecy; December 2, 2017

Posted on December 5, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 18:15 The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him. I think the reason this verse is widely seen as Messianic is that many of … Continue reading →

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Good and Evil; December 1, 2017

Posted on December 5, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 3:5 “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” It’s fascinating that the devil’s temptation in the Garden of Eden is still operative … Continue reading →

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Singing to God; November 30, 2017

Posted on December 4, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 135:3 Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant. The differences in translation between the NIV and the Japanese aren’t drastic, but they’re very interesting. In the first place, the … Continue reading →

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Blessings in Christ; November 29, 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 132:13-16 For the Lord has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling: “This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it— I will bless her with abundant … Continue reading →

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Sleep; November 28, 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 127:1-2 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— … Continue reading →

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God’s Law; November 27, 2017

Posted on December 2, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. When we think about God’s supply we generally think about material things, but here the Psalmist brings out that God supplies peace as well. … Continue reading →

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God’s Word; November 26, 2017

Posted on December 1, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. The Japanese rendering of this verse seems much more picturesque than the NIV: “When the door of Your Word opens, light shines in, giving understanding … Continue reading →

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Our Portion; November 25, 2017

Posted on December 1, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:57 You are my portion, O Lord; I have promised to obey your words. Especially at this time of year, but really all the time, we tend to think about, “What am I going to get?” For the person … Continue reading →

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Materialism; November 24, 2017

Posted on November 30, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:36-37 Turn my heart towards your statutes and not towards selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. It’s interesting to read the Bible and realize I’m getting more out of … Continue reading →

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Being Used by God; November 23, 2017

Posted on November 30, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 118:22-23 The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvellous in our eyes. This passage is famous because Jesus quoted it about Himself, as recorded in three of the Gospels. … Continue reading →

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