Tag Archives: discipleship

Teaching; January 5, 2026

Posted on January 6, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 35:34 And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. Many people have been impressed with the consummate skill of Bezalel and Oholiab, given all they accomplished, but they … Continue reading →

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Discipleship; September 9, 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” … Continue reading →

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The Evangelistic Imperative; May 10, 2025

Posted on May 11, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 16:23-23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. This chapter collects several of David’s Psalms, and I can’t read it without musical settings coming into … Continue reading →

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Faith; December 11, 2024

Posted on December 12, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Truer words were never spoken! God has said many things to us through the Bible, and He continues to speak to us individually … Continue reading →

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Being a Disciple; November 5, 2024

Posted on November 6, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 50:4 The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. I know I’ve written on this verse before, but I feel … Continue reading →

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Discipline; May 29, 2024

Posted on May 30, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:8 If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. Here we have a description of one of the biggest problems in society today. A few years ago it was … Continue reading →

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Purpose; April 2, 2024

Posted on April 3, 2024 by jgarrott

John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. I dearly love this section of Scripture, and I’ve even … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; February 7, 2024

Posted on February 10, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. This is a verse I have … Continue reading →

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Fishing for Men; July 10, 2023

Posted on July 11, 2023 by jgarrott

Mark 1:16-20 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” … Continue reading →

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Disciples; June 6, 2023

Posted on June 9, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 50:4 The sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue,to know the word that sustains the weary.He wakens me morning by morning,and wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. This is reasonably taken as a Messianic passage, … Continue reading →

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