Tag Archives: Christmas

December 5, 2015

Posted on December 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:9 You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns … Continue reading →

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December 4, 2015

Posted on December 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord— I started to write … Continue reading →

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December 2, 2015

Posted on December 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:15-16 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness. The Japanese, following the Hebrew, if … Continue reading →

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December 1, 2015

Posted on December 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalms 68:19-20 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death. I actually have little idea why this particular Psalm … Continue reading →

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November 30, 2015

Posted on December 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Genesis 22:8 Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together. This whole story is foundational to the salvation narrative in a number of ways. This verse … Continue reading →

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December 25, 2014

Posted on December 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 2:22 When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. It’s interesting how some traditions arise out of ignorance and … Continue reading →

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December 23, 2014

Posted on December 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 2:6-7 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room … Continue reading →

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December 19, 2014

Posted on December 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Solid faith is a huge blessing, for the one who believes and for those around them as well. (The Japanese translates … Continue reading →

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December 16, 2014

Posted on December 17, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 9:7 The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. This has always been an interesting phrase to me. It’s translated pretty consistently, with the variations being between “LORD Almighty” and the more literal “LORD of Hosts,” but they … Continue reading →

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December 7, 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by jgarrott

Genesis 22:18 “Through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.” This story of Abraham being willing to sacrifice Isaac is famous for a number of reasons. In the first place it’s one of … Continue reading →

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