Tag Archives: discipleship

Disciples; April 22, 2026

Posted on April 24, 2026 by jgarrott

John 8:31-31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Various discussions are held as to the definition … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Discipleship; April 16, 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 14:27 “And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” This is a part of Jesus’ teaching that most Christians like to ignore! Particularly in places like the US, comfort is a very high … Continue reading →

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Being Like Jesus; March 28, 2026

Posted on March 29, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 6:40 “The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.” This is the hope and goal of every true disciple of Jesus Christ. Jesus cautioned us several times to not … Continue reading →

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Individual Differences; March 22, 2026

Posted on March 23, 2026 by jgarrott

Mark 5:20 So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed. Here we have a disciple who didn’t physically follow Jesus, though he wanted to. … Continue reading →

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Humility and Pride; March 18, 2026

Posted on March 19, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?” It strikes me that by this time, the disciples had been with Jesus long enough to know two … Continue reading →

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The Divinity of Jesus; March 7, 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” You can’t really be a disciple unless you know whom you are following. Different groups label Jesus in different ways. Muslims … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Discipleship; February 25, 2026

Posted on February 26, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 8:19-20 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” This interaction, along with the one following about family responsibilities, should give us all pause. Following Jesus calls for … Continue reading →

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God’s Laws; February 24, 2026

Posted on February 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Those listening to Jesus as He said this were doubtless … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace; February 17, 2026

Posted on February 18, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 53:1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? Modern English translations generally render the first line of this verse as speaking of the prophet’s message, but the Japanese expresses it in terms of what … Continue reading →

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Discipleship; February 12, 2026

Posted on February 13, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 2:5 Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord. This is what discipleship is all about. The New Testament is filled with references to this, with Jesus saying, “It is when a person walks at night that … Continue reading →

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