Tag Archives: being used by God

Transparency; October 15, 2023

Posted on October 16, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 20:20-21 You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house. I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn … Continue reading →

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Berean Believers; October 10, 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. This is a well-known verse, … Continue reading →

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God’s Promises; October 9, 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 16:34 The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God — he and his whole family. This story has many memorable verses, … Continue reading →

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God’s Methods; September 28, 2023

Posted on September 29, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 10:44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. This makes it very clear that even after Pentecost it wasn’t, and still isn’t, necessary for hands to be laid on … Continue reading →

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Healing; September 27, 2023

Posted on September 28, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 9:34 “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up. Peter had quite a track record of healing by this point, famously including the man at the … Continue reading →

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The Miracles of Pentecost; September 14, 2023

Posted on September 15, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 2:14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.” Various miracles … Continue reading →

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Hubris and Humility; August 26, 2023

Posted on August 27, 2023 by jgarrott

John 9:41 Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” Proclaiming moral superiority is very dangerous! It’s not that we know nothing or see … Continue reading →

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Being Used by God; August 14, 2023

Posted on August 15, 2023 by jgarrott

John 5:19 Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.” Something I … Continue reading →

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Divine Appointments; August 11, 2023

Posted on August 12, 2023 by jgarrott

John 4:25-26 The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” Then Jesus declared, “I who speak to you am he.” Either John talked to the woman over the … Continue reading →

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Being Used by God; August 10, 2023

Posted on August 11, 2023 by jgarrott

John 3:34 “For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.” For once the NIV and the Japanese agree on a minor departure from the literal Greek. The Greek says, … Continue reading →

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