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About jgarrott

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

December 20, 2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jgarrott

Luke 3:1-2 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar–when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene– during the high priesthood of … Continue reading →

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December 19, 2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jgarrott

Luke 2:49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” This reminds me of the song title, “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places.” People look for God … Continue reading →

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December 18, 2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:23 And he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.” This is the most obscure quote in the whole NT, because there is … Continue reading →

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December 17, 2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is … Continue reading →

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December 16, 2011

Posted on December 16, 2011 by jgarrott

Luke 2:39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. Mary and Joseph knew that they were specially chosen by God and that Mary’s … Continue reading →

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December 15, 2011

Posted on December 15, 2011 by jgarrott

Luke 2:29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace.” God keeps all of His promises, even individual ones. We don’t know the circumstances, but verse 26 tells us that God had made it clear … Continue reading →

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December 14, 2011

Posted on December 14, 2011 by jgarrott

Luke 2:21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. By this point, I don’t think Mary and Joseph even considered … Continue reading →

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December 13, 2011

Posted on December 14, 2011 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. For a believing person, there are few things, if any, more deeply joyful and satisfying than having clear confirmation they have heard and obeyed the Lord correctly. This particular verse … Continue reading →

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December 12, 2011

Posted on December 14, 2011 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:4 When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. Human vanity is incredible at times! King Herod figured out right away that … Continue reading →

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December 12, 2011

Posted on December 14, 2011 by jgarrott

Luke 2:19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Once again Mary is a good example for us. We are so quick to forget what we have been told, and even what we have … Continue reading →

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