Tag Archives: faith

April 15, 2017

Posted on April 21, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 23:50-51 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea and he was waiting … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2017

Posted on April 20, 2017 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” This is … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2017

Posted on April 20, 2017 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely not I, Lord?” To me this verse shows the growing spiritual maturity of the disciples. In the first place, they didn’t doubt Him … Continue reading →

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April 9, 2017

Posted on April 16, 2017 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. The story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem is so familiar that I could just about quote the whole thing exactly, but reading it once again just now, … Continue reading →

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April 7, 2017

Posted on April 11, 2017 by jgarrott

John 11:48 “If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” On one level this is an absolutely astounding statement for … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2017

Posted on April 8, 2017 by jgarrott

John 11:40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” Here Jesus continues His dialog about faith with Martha. She began (this time around at least) by stating, in … Continue reading →

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April 4, 2017

Posted on April 6, 2017 by jgarrott

John 11:16 Then Thomas (called Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” I have always loved the whole story of Lazarus’ death and resurrection. This particular verse strikes me … Continue reading →

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April 3, 2017

Posted on April 6, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” I have preached on this verse many times, but it still hits me … Continue reading →

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March 30, 2017

Posted on April 2, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 4:9 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to … Continue reading →

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March 28, 2017

Posted on March 31, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 1:42 But the Lord said to me, “Tell them, ‘Do not go up and fight, because I will not be with you. You will be defeated by your enemies.’” We are so foolish! We fail to do what God … Continue reading →

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