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Being Taught by God; January 20, 2026

Posted on January 21, 2026 by jgarrott

Job 32:8 But it is the spirit in a person,    the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding. This immediately brings to mind what Jesus said in the Upper Room: “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my … Continue reading →

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Learning; January 19, 2026

Posted on January 20, 2026 by jgarrott

Job 12:7 “But ask the animals, and they will teach you,    or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you.” Here Job is responding to the intellectual conceit of his friends, but this verse and those following express an important … Continue reading →

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Application; January 18, 2026

Posted on January 19, 2026 by jgarrott

Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. Ezra was a teacher’s teacher, someone who was totally focused on what he saw as … Continue reading →

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Teaching; January 17, 2026

Posted on January 18, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 17:7 In the third year of his reign he sent his officials Ben-Hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel and Micaiah to teach in the towns of Judah. Jehoshaphat had the authority and he knew what needed to be done, so he … Continue reading →

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Obeying God; January 16, 2026

Posted on January 17, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 15:7 “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” I once heard a recorded sermon on this passage that mostly focused on verse 2, and it made a real and … Continue reading →

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Salvation; January 15, 2026

Posted on January 16, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:36 You make your saving help my shield;    your help has made me great. Different translations render this verse in a variety of ways, with varying impact to the reader. However, the point is that the omnipotent Creator cares incredibly … Continue reading →

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God’s Choice; January 14, 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 7:8 “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed you ruler over my people Israel.’” God’s timing is perfect. Just yesterday, a friend of mine … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness; January 13, 2026

Posted on January 14, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 12:23 “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.” There will always be friction between leaders and … Continue reading →

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Digesting the Word; January 12, 2026

Posted on January 13, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 11:18-19 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk … Continue reading →

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Obedience; January 11, 2026

Posted on January 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 11:1 Love the Lord your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always. Reading this today, I think we feel something of a disconnect between Moses telling the people to love God, and then doubling down on … Continue reading →

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