Tag Archives: satori

Understanding the Bible; September 21, 2025

Posted on September 22, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Just as He had done with Cleopas and his friend during the walk to Emmaus, recorded just before this, Jesus opened the hearts/minds of His apostles as … Continue reading →

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The Depth of the Word; July 11, 2024

Posted on July 12, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light;    it gives understanding to the simple. Different translations render the image in the first part of this verse differently, with “unfolding” common in English translations, but the Japanese says “when the door … Continue reading →

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Heart Attitude; April 14, 2024

Posted on April 15, 2024 by jgarrott

Hosea 14:9 Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He will understand them. The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. The first half of this … Continue reading →

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Responding to Injustice; June 21, 2023

Posted on June 22, 2023 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 1:3-4 Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrong? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds. Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails. The wicked hem in … Continue reading →

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Prophecy; March 30, 2023

Posted on March 31, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. This Psalm has several dearly loved verses. I am especially fond of verse 7, with its mention … Continue reading →

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Creation; July 5, 2022

Posted on July 8, 2022 by jgarrott

Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. This is a verse that some astrophysicists choke on, and some say, “Of … Continue reading →

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The Grace of God; December 14, 2021

Posted on December 17, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord. Here we have the reason for this Psalm to be written: to make people think, and grasp the character of the Lord. … Continue reading →

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God’s Word; November 26, 2017

Posted on December 1, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. The Japanese rendering of this verse seems much more picturesque than the NIV: “When the door of Your Word opens, light shines in, giving understanding … Continue reading →

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April 22, 2014

Posted on April 23, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. We really do need God’s help to grasp what He has said in His Word. I don’t have the Greek in front of me, but where the … Continue reading →

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