Tag Archives: revelation

Light; September 14, 2022

Posted on September 19, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 97:11-12 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. The turn of phrase in the Japanese grabbed my attention as I … Continue reading →

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Knowing God; June 9, 2022

Posted on June 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. This passage, though exceedingly rich in content and … Continue reading →

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Boldness; June 3, 2022

Posted on June 7, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 3:12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. Any time I read more than a verse or two of one of Paul’s letters – or any of a number of other places in the … Continue reading →

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The Creator; February 25, 2022

Posted on March 2, 2022 by jgarrott

Revelation 4:11 “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” I keep coming back to the awareness that … Continue reading →

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The Limits of Intellect; November 13, 2021

Posted on November 16, 2021 by jgarrott

Revelation 5:12 In a loud voice they sang:“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” I think the NIV is entirely justified in using “sang,” rather … Continue reading →

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Racial Discrimination; September 26, 2021

Posted on September 28, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.” This was the full understanding of … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; May 22, 2021

Posted on May 26, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Kings 2:9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?” “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. This is a pretty … Continue reading →

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Imagination; March 25, 2021

Posted on March 27, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 17:2-3 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. This frankly reads like something … Continue reading →

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Metaphors; March 23, 2021

Posted on March 26, 2021 by jgarrott

Revelation 14:16 So he who was seated on the cloud swung his sickle over the earth, and the earth was harvested. There are two sickles and two harvests mentioned in this passage. Here, Christ Himself is wielding the sickle, and … Continue reading →

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Stumbling; July 18, 2020

Posted on July 20, 2020 by jgarrott

Matthew 11:6 “Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me.” This verse is actually closely linked to verse 15: “He who has ears, let him hear.” God has revealed Himself to us through His Son, … Continue reading →

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