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

August 13, 2011

Posted on August 13, 2011 by jgarrott

John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” It has long been striking … Continue reading →

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August 12, 2011

Posted on August 13, 2011 by jgarrott

John 7:37-38 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams … Continue reading →

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August 11, 2011

Posted on August 11, 2011 by jgarrott

John 3:14-15 “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” The focus of all ministry must be to lift … Continue reading →

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August 10, 2011

Posted on August 11, 2011 by jgarrott

John 3:2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him.” Nicodemus … Continue reading →

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August 9, 2011

Posted on August 10, 2011 by jgarrott

John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” This is further evidence of why Mary was chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus. Nothing in Scripture indicates that up to this point she … Continue reading →

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August 8, 2011

Posted on August 10, 2011 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. Anyone who has made the commitment to be a … Continue reading →

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August 7, 2011

Posted on August 10, 2011 by jgarrott

Luke 22:26 “But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves.” This is a rare situation even today, because we human … Continue reading →

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August 6, 2011

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jgarrott

Luke 14:33 “In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.” This verse clarifies verse 26, which at first glance seems to be in violation of much of the rest … Continue reading →

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August 5, 2011

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jgarrott

Luke 13:23-24 Someone asked him, “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” He said to them, “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not … Continue reading →

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August 4, 2011

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jgarrott

Luke 13:12-13 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. The Greek says … Continue reading →

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