Tag Archives: Jesus’ sacrifice

Jesus’ Sacrifice; April 19, 2025

Posted on April 20, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 23:46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. As we read yesterday, John focused on Jesus having made the statement expected of the High … Continue reading →

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Time and Eternity; April 18, 2025

Posted on April 19, 2025 by jgarrott

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Just this year I learned, for the first time, that after the Passover lamb was sacrificed in the … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Sacrifice; February 10, 2025

Posted on February 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 27:50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. It has always struck me that Jesus didn’t simply die, the way just about everyone dies, with the pulse dropping and the … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow; May 22, 2023

Posted on May 23, 2023 by jgarrott

Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. On one level this goes without saying, but much of the time we act like it’s not true. Making plans isn’t bad, … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Sacrifice; April 4, 2023

Posted on April 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:53 “Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?” This is a verse I always reference when I’m telling the story of the … Continue reading →

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Psalm 22; March 25, 2023

Posted on March 26, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? You could say that this is the most miraculous of all the Psalms, because in it David describes in remarkable detail the situation of Jesus on the cross. Jesus … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Attitude; February 6, 2023

Posted on February 7, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. The Japanese links the magnificent description of Christ’s attitude in verses 6-11 explicitly with what Paul has said in verses 3-4. That’s not to say that those … Continue reading →

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November 20, 2013

Posted on November 21, 2013 by jgarrott

Zechariah 13:1 “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.” This verse is the source of such dearly loved hymns as “There Is … Continue reading →

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March 25, 2013

Posted on March 27, 2013 by jgarrott

John 18:11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” This is a point that I mention almost every time I talk about the cross, which is frequently. That is, … Continue reading →

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