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About jgarrott

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

April 7, 2014

Posted on April 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:8-9 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. The fact that this Psalm is an acrostic poem in Hebrew, starting … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2014

Posted on April 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 24:10 Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord almighty – he is the King of glory. There is perhaps some cultural justification for translating this title for God, “The Lord Almighty,” but the Hebrew is the more … Continue reading →

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April 5, 2014

Posted on April 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Some Bible passages are difficult to communicate cross-culturally, … Continue reading →

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April 4, 2014

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Psalm 22:30-31 Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord. They will proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn – for he has done it. The fact that Jesus quoted the first line of this … Continue reading →

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April 3, 2014

Posted on April 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 19:3-4 There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. The Japanese uses a translation of verse 3 that is … Continue reading →

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April 2, 2014

Posted on April 3, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 15:1-2 LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart. This Psalm is a beautiful word … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2014

Posted on April 3, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 14:1 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” This is a justly famous line, and it is as true today as when David composed it. Whatever arguments you might have over theology, the existence of a … Continue reading →

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March 31, 2014

Posted on April 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 11:3 “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” It’s important to remember that this verse is part of a quote that David is refuting in faith. With that understanding, this verse is extremely appropriate for … Continue reading →

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March 30, 2014

Posted on April 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. For starters, with this verse we need to remember that in the culture of the day, a person’s name … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2014

Posted on March 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 7:17 I will give thanks to the Lord because of His righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. The Japanese makes it very clear that the righteousness mentioned here refers to the things … Continue reading →

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