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About jgarrott

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

Stubborn Unbelief; August 25, 2023

Posted on August 26, 2023 by jgarrott

John 9:18 The Jews still did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they sent for the man’s parents. I have long loved this particular Bible story for a number of reasons, but at … Continue reading →

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Commitment; August 24, 2023

Posted on August 25, 2023 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 struck me in … Continue reading →

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Receiving God’s Word; August 23, 2023

Posted on August 24, 2023 by jgarrott

John 8:30 Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him. Jesus wasn’t being quite as direct here as He was with the woman at the well, (John 4) but this certainly reminds me of that. Jesus spoke in … Continue reading →

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Elitism; August 22, 2023

Posted on August 23, 2023 by jgarrott

John 7:47-49 “You mean he has deceived you also?” the Pharisees retorted. “Has any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed in him? No! But this mob that knows nothing of the law–there is a curse on them.” Ah, … Continue reading →

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Springs of Living Water; August 21, 2023

Posted on August 22, 2023 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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Choosing to Do God’s Will; August 20, 2023

Posted on August 21, 2023 by jgarrott

John 7:17 “If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.” Reception to the Gospel, and to the Bible in general, greatly depends on heart … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Suffering; August 19, 2023

Posted on August 20, 2023 by jgarrott

John 7:5 For even his own brothers did not believe in him. It took Jesus rising from the dead to convince His brothers that He hadn’t simply flipped out. However, that encounter indeed convinced them, and two of them contributed … Continue reading →

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Staying On Track; August 18, 2023

Posted on August 19, 2023 by jgarrott

John 6:68-69 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.” We don’t think about how difficult it was at … Continue reading →

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Coming to God; August 17, 2023

Posted on August 18, 2023 by jgarrott

John 6:44-45 “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the Prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God.’ Everyone … Continue reading →

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Doing God’s Works; August 16, 2023

Posted on August 17, 2023 by jgarrott

John 6:28-29 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” I’m sure Jesus felt like He was beating … Continue reading →

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