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Grace and Truth; December 15, 2022

Posted on December 16, 2022 by jgarrott

John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John the son of Zebedee was … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness; December 14, 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 1:77 “…to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.” This same verse came up in our readings just two weeks ago, and I wrote about how John the Baptist’s commission has now been … Continue reading →

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Expectations; December 11, 2022

Posted on December 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. This was of course … Continue reading →

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The Commission of John the Baptist; November 30, 2022

Posted on December 1, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 1:76-77 “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness … Continue reading →

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Persecution; November 23, 2022

Posted on November 24, 2022 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:11-12 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they … Continue reading →

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Suffering; November 16, 2022

Posted on November 17, 2022 by jgarrott

Joel 2:32 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the Lord has said, among the survivors whom the Lord calls. This chapter … Continue reading →

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The Lord Our Righteousness; November 14, 2022

Posted on November 15, 2022 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 33:16 In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness. This is the climax of what the Lord promised Jeremiah in … Continue reading →

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Commitment to God; November 11, 2022

Posted on November 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 30:21 “I will bring him near and he will come close to me, for who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?’ declares the Lord. This Word of the Lord is specifically in relation to … Continue reading →

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Speaking Out; November 5, 2022

Posted on November 6, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 62:1 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet,till her righteousness shines out like the dawn,her salvation like a blazing torch. As Solomon famously said, there is a time for everything. (Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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God’s Invitation; November 1, 2022

Posted on November 2, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 56:8 The Sovereign Lord declares– he who gathers the exiles of Israel: “I will gather still others to them besides those already gathered.” God isn’t through gathering! Various parts of the Body of Christ over the years have developed … Continue reading →

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