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

August 14, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 17:17 He must not take many wives, or his heart will be led astray. He must not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold. There is a great sense of irony in reading this passage on kings, (14-20) written … Continue reading →

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August 13, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 10:17-18 For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes. He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and … Continue reading →

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August 12, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 6:11-12 “When you eat and are satisfied, be careful that you do not forget the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” This is an ongoing problem with mankind. When we’re in trouble … Continue reading →

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August 11, 2013

Posted on August 12, 2013 by jgarrott

Leviticus 22:32 “Do not profane my holy name. I must be acknowledged as holy by the Israelites. I am the LORD, who makes you holy.” We have little understanding today of “setting apart as holy” (which is only given as … Continue reading →

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August 10, 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Leviticus 19:14 “‘Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the LORD.’” When you think about it, it’s pretty remarkable that proper treatment of the handicapped was … Continue reading →

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August 9, 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Exodus 34:6-7 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does … Continue reading →

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August 8, 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Exodus 33:13 “If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you.” The more Moses got to know God, the more He wanted to know of God. That … Continue reading →

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August 7, 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Exodus 20:1-2 And God spoke all these words: “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” Before giving Moses the 10 Commandments, God reminded him, and through him the whole … Continue reading →

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August 6, 2013

Posted on August 8, 2013 by jgarrott

EX 15:11 “Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you – majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” Here we have the response to another lesson that God isn’t just a god, He is … Continue reading →

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August 5, 2013

Posted on August 8, 2013 by jgarrott

Exodus 6:9 Moses reported this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and cruel bondage. You could say that timing is everything. Moses had been given a message for the Israelites that they … Continue reading →

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