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March 11, 2016

Posted on March 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Genesis 24:12 Then he prayed, “O Lord, God of my master Abraham, give me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.” We know very little about this servant (probably slave) of Abraham. He was quite possibly Eliezer of … Continue reading →

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April 3, 2015

Posted on April 7, 2015 by jgarrott

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.” I have always been taken by this simplest of confessions … Continue reading →

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January 13, 2015

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will … Continue reading →

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September 2, 2014

Posted on September 3, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:14-15 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all … Continue reading →

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February 1, 2014

Posted on February 2, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 22:16 “‘And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.’” Ananias was certainly not of the “Six weeks of training before baptism” school! Every time I read Acts, … Continue reading →

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November 28, 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and … Continue reading →

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April 20, 2013

Posted on April 22, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 6:3-4 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2012

Posted on April 7, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 23:40-42 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” … Continue reading →

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