Author Archives: jgarrott

Job 32:8-9 But it is the spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. It is not only the old who are wise, not only the aged who understand what is right. IQ does not … Continue reading →

Job 12:7-9 “But ask the animals, and they will teach you, the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you. … Continue reading →

Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. This description of Ezra has a lot to teach us about a disciple. … Continue reading →

2 Chronicles 17:9 They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD; they went around to all the towns of Judah and taught the people. Ignorance can be fatal. Jehoshaphat recognized that there was … Continue reading →

2 Chronicles 15:2 He went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found … Continue reading →

1 Kings 8:33 “When your people Israel have been defeated by an enemy because they have sinned against you… This verse and several others don’t say if the people sin, they say when the people sin. This is very much … Continue reading →

2 Samuel 22:28 You save the humble, but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them low. Pride is a major disqualifier for a disciple. This verse calls to mind Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5, where … Continue reading →

2 Samuel 7:14 “I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him with the rod of men, with floggings inflicted by men.” It is very clear that this isn’t talking … Continue reading →

1 Samuel 12:23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. The first rule in … Continue reading →

Deuteronomy 11:26-28 See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse– the blessing if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today; the curse if you disobey the commands of … Continue reading →