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Hope; November 3, 2026

Posted on November 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope;even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you. This is one time the Japanese translation loses some of the poetic impact of the English, because it … Continue reading →

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Trust; November 2, 2026

Posted on November 3, 2026 by jgarrott

Micah 7:7 But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord,I wait for God my Savior;my God will hear me. The circumstances Micah has just described are sad indeed, and all too familiar for many. We are created … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel; November 1, 2026

Posted on November 2, 2026 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 37:3 He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?”I said, “Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” This is one of the more famous tales in the whole Bible. What jumped out at me just now was Ezekiel’s humble … Continue reading →

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Waiting in Hope; October 31, 2026

Posted on November 1, 2026 by jgarrott

Lamentations 3:21-22 Yet this I call to mindand therefore I have hope:Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,for his compassions never fail. This passage is an excellent example of the benefits of reading the Bible in multiple … Continue reading →

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Reward; October 30, 2026

Posted on October 31, 2026 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:16 “Restrain your voice from weepingand your eyes from tears,for your work will be rewarded,”declares the Lord. There are passages like this scattered throughout the Bible. Right at the end of the Bible, Jesus says, “My reward is with … Continue reading →

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Trials; October 29, 2026

Posted on October 30, 2026 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. It’s a little awkward to be writing on this when it was part of this past Sunday’s message! However, we must not let … Continue reading →

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Healing; October 28, 2026

Posted on October 29, 2026 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed;save me and I will be saved,for you are the one I praise. This chapter is loaded with famous verses, most famously this one and verse 9, though there are other … Continue reading →

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Heritage; October 27, 2026

Posted on October 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:1 “Listen to me, you who pursue righteousnessand who seek the Lord:Look to the rock from which you were cutand to the quarry from which you were hewn.” This verse was on the cover of the Church History textbook … Continue reading →

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Assurance; October 26, 2026

Posted on October 27, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:26 “Then all mankind will knowthat I, the Lord, am your Savior,your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.” Antisemitic people don’t really understand what they’re getting themselves in for! This chapter is definitely a promise to the Jewish nation … Continue reading →

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Past and Future; October 25, 2026

Posted on October 26, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:9 “See, the former things have taken place,and new things I declare;before they spring into beingI announce them to you.” This whole chapter is justly famous and dearly loved. However, this verse is important to remember in every age. … Continue reading →

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