Tag Archives: following Christ

Kingdom Values; May 3, 2026

Posted on May 4, 2026 by jgarrott

John 21:22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” This interplay between Jesus and Peter is deeply meaningful, and John is the only person who could have recorded … Continue reading →

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Discipleship; April 30, 2026

Posted on May 1, 2026 by jgarrott

John 16:1 “All this I have told you so that you will not fall away.” Jesus didn’t pull any punches. His next remarks after this are downright scary. This is an area in which the Church in some countries really drops … 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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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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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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Credentials; August 8, 2028

Posted on August 9, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 20:30 Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” Either this incident or a very similar one is recorded in other … Continue reading →

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Worthy; December 15, 2023

Posted on December 16, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Just two days ago we had Paul telling us to “live a life worthy of the calling you have received,” (Ephesians 4:1) and here he … Continue reading →

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Church Leadership; October 5, 2023

Posted on October 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. I have long been impressed by the organization, or you might … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus; August 27, 2023

Posted on August 28, 2023 by jgarrott

John 10:27-28 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” Thinking about it, Jesus was here … Continue reading →

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Staying On Track; August 18, 2023

Posted on August 19, 2023 by jgarrott

John 6:68-69 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.” We don’t think about how difficult it was at … Continue reading →

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