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Believing; December 31, 2025

Posted on January 1, 2026 by jgarrott

John 3:12 “I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?” This is the most familiar of all Bible passages, yet there is still much … Continue reading →

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The Claims of Christ; December 30, 2025

Posted on December 31, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 4:21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” There are those who say that Jesus didn’t claim to be divine, but here, at the very outset of His public ministry, He declares that He … Continue reading →

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Representing Christ; December 28, 2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” This declaration by John is one … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Assurance; December 27, 2025

Posted on December 28, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. Once again we have a passage that I could essentially quote verbatim, but God can speak through the familiar as well as through the new. This particular verse was set … Continue reading →

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Wealth; December 26, 2025

Posted on December 27, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 2:24 … and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.” Here we have definitive proof that Mary and Joseph weren’t wealthy, because … Continue reading →

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Fathers; December 19, 2025

Posted on December 20, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 1:17 “And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the … Continue reading →

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Cleansing; December 18, 2025

Posted on December 19, 2025 by jgarrott

Malachi 3:3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the Lord will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness, I am struck by the fact that it is … Continue reading →

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Serving God; December 16, 2025

Posted on December 17, 2025 by jgarrott

Haggai 2:4 “Be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the Lord Almighty.” To be honest, every time I read Haggai I get irritated at how often he interjects, “Declares the Lord.” It’s … Continue reading →

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Diaspora; December 15, 2025

Posted on December 16, 2025 by jgarrott

Micah 5:7 The remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peopleslike dew from the Lord, like showers on the grass,which do not wait for anyone or depend on man. Verse 2 of this chapter gets all the attention, since it was quoted by … Continue reading →

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In the Name of the Lord; December 14, 2025

Posted on December 15, 2025 by jgarrott

Micah 4:5 All the nations may walk in the name of their gods,but we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever. These first five verses are virtually a direct quote from the first five verses of … Continue reading →

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