Tag Archives: humility

Independence; July 9, 2018

Posted on July 12, 2018 by jgarrott

John 5:30 “By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.” The Bible has sections that are as easy to … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace and Mercy; June 30, 2018

Posted on July 1, 2018 by jgarrott

John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. This verse, along with John 3:16, describes God’s greatest provision, His greatest gift. With such an … Continue reading →

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Prayer, Pride, and Humility; June 27, 2018

Posted on June 29, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 18:1, 14 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who … Continue reading →

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Speaking God’s Words; June 20, 2018

Posted on June 22, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 10:16 “He who listens to you listens to me; he who rejects you rejects me; but he who rejects me rejects him who sent me.” A major focus of my teaching ministry over the years has been the Biblical … Continue reading →

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Doing God’s Word; June 19, 2018

Posted on June 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 8:21 He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” Considering how His family had received Him not long before this, this doesn’t seem too surprising a response. There is also … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Jesus’ Life; May 29, 2018

Posted on May 30, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 27:50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. I hadn’t thought about the fact that, because Greek uses the same word for spirit and breath, this verse uses a standard … Continue reading →

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Authority and Service; May 21, 2018

Posted on May 22, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 20:26-28 “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, … Continue reading →

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Praying in Secret; May 2, 2018

Posted on May 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” It’s amazing how we can forget … Continue reading →

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Respecting God; April 24, 2018

Posted on April 26, 2018 by jgarrott

Malachi 1:14 “Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but then sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord. For I am a great king,” says the Lord Almighty, “and my … Continue reading →

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Conceit; April 14, 2018

Posted on April 16, 2018 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 2:4 “See, he is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous will live by his faith —” Because verses 2 and 3 were given to this church repeatedly years ago, I have tended to skip over … Continue reading →

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