Author Archives: jgarrott

John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John was fulfilling the commission that Jesus gave in verse … Continue reading →

Luke 24:49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Trying to live the Christian life without the power of the Holy … Continue reading →

Luke 24:32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” God in His grace does cause His Word to burn in our hearts, … Continue reading →

John 20:17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, `I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your … Continue reading →

John 19:28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” This indicates that Jesus knew full well that He was operating by a script, written before the world … Continue reading →

Luke 23:42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” This passage has prompted all sorts of speculation about just … Continue reading →

John 19:26-27 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this … Continue reading →

John 19:11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” Authority is intrinsic to no … Continue reading →

John 18:36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place.” You wouldn’t know this was in the … Continue reading →

John 18:23 “If I said something wrong,” Jesus replied, “testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?” Two things stand out to me in this exchange. One is the incredible gentleness, … Continue reading →