Category Archives: Christian

Progressive Revelation; November 24, 2024

Posted on November 25, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 1:74-75 “to rescue us from the hand of our enemies,    and to enable us to serve him without fear     in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.” This expresses the purpose of salvation, in the short term, at any rate. Actually, Zechariah … Continue reading →

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Last Days; November 23, 2024

Posted on November 24, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 24:36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son,[a] but only the Father.” It seems there is a rising chorus of voices speaking of these being the Last Days, and … Continue reading →

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Human Stupidity; November 22, 2024

Posted on November 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 17:4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” I am reminded of Einstein’s famous quote: … Continue reading →

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Speaking God’s Words; November 21, 2024

Posted on November 22, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:19-20 “But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking … Continue reading →

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Treasure; November 20, 2024

Posted on November 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. This whole chapter is extremely familiar, to the point that I could just about quote it verbatim, but again, it contains deep truths that call for frequent … Continue reading →

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Blessing Others; November 19, 2924

Posted on November 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” The Sermon on the Mount is one of Jesus’ most famous teachings, but familiarity can often breed contempt. … Continue reading →

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Preparation; November 18, 2024

Posted on November 19, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Even Jesus had to be prepared for His ministry, and experiencing and resisting major temptation was a major part of that. There are … Continue reading →

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End-Times Prophecy; November 17, 2024

Posted on November 18, 2024 by jgarrott

Zechariah 14:9 The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name. The dramatic events described in this chapter have obviously not yet happened, which is a reminder that God isn’t through … Continue reading →

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Assurance; November 16, 2024

Posted on November 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Micah 7:8 Do not gloat over me, my enemy!    Though I have fallen, I will rise.Though I sit in darkness,    the Lord will be my light. This is a marvelous statement of faith that has rightly been set to music. Everyone has moments that seem … Continue reading →

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Justice; November 15, 2024

Posted on November 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Amos 5:24 But let justice roll on like a river,    righteousness like a never-failing stream! This verse has been appropriately quoted by such crusaders as Martin Luther King. It is the climax of the judgment on the Northern Kingdom, that shortly after this … Continue reading →

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