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God’s Truth; January 3, 2023

Posted on January 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 8:10He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that,“‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’” This is … Continue reading →

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Social Affirmation; January 2, 2023

Posted on January 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 6:22-23 “Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward … Continue reading →

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Salvation by Grace; January 1, 2023

Posted on January 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Ephesians 2:3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. Verses 8 and 9 of … Continue reading →

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Scripture Songs; December 31, 2022

Posted on January 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. We have trouble grasping the magnitude of what Jeremiah was going through when he … Continue reading →

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Understanding; December 30, 2022

Posted on December 31, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 2:49-50 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he was saying to them. It’s my personal opinion that the first two … Continue reading →

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Ranking; December 29, 2022

Posted on December 30, 2022 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:15 And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” Matthew is the most thoroughly Jewish of the Gospels. Recent linguistic analysis by computer indicates it was probably written … Continue reading →

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Confirmations; December 28, 2022

Posted on December 29, 2022 by jgarrott

Matt 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. In the Christmas story we often talk about the faith of Mary and of Joseph, but when you think about it, the Magi also had exemplary faith. There is no … Continue reading →

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Response to Jesus; December 27, 2022

Posted on December 28, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 2:34-35 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts … Continue reading →

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Being Used by God; December 26, 2022

Posted on December 27, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 2:30-32 “For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” In the message yesterday I talked about … Continue reading →

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Joy and Faithfulness; December 25, 2022

Posted on December 26, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. There’s a little chorus, part of a longer cantata, that sets the first part … Continue reading →

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