Category Archives: encouragement

Biography; April 4, 2018

Posted on April 7, 2018 by jgarrott

John 20:30-31 Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that … Continue reading →

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Open Hearts; April 3, 2018

Posted on April 5, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. What a blessed verse, filled with implications for every believer! As Paul noted, it takes God’s help for us to really grasp what He has said to … Continue reading →

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God’s Eternal Plans; April 2, 2018

Posted on April 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. Every true Bible scholar would love to have a detailed record of what Jesus told those two … Continue reading →

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Our Relationship to God; April 1, 2018

Posted on April 4, 2018 by jgarrott

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 … Continue reading →

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Finished; March 31, 2018

Posted on April 2, 2018 by jgarrott

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. This is perhaps the most momentous event in human history. The Christ, a coequal member of … Continue reading →

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Remorse and Repentance; March 30, 2018

Posted on April 1, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 22:61-62 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the cock crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. It … Continue reading →

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Responding to Situations; March 29, 2018

Posted on April 1, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 22:35-36 Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered. He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and … Continue reading →

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Music; March 28, 2018

Posted on March 31, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:30 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. To my recollection this is the only place where it says anything at all about Jesus making music in any form. As big as … Continue reading →

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Sent by Christ; March 27, 2018

Posted on March 31, 2018 by jgarrott

John 13:20 “I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.” This is an absolutely amazing verse because of the level of authority it gives those sent … Continue reading →

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Doing Truth; March 26, 2018

Posted on March 28, 2018 by jgarrott

John 13:17 “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” Jesus wasn’t stingy in His teaching; He taught deep truth even to the multitudes. However, He often included things like, “He who has ears, … Continue reading →

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