Tag Archives: spiritual children

Generational Transmission; January 4, 2018

Posted on January 6, 2018 by jgarrott

Psalms 145:4 One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. Moses wrote repeatedly about the necessity of transmitting knowledge of God from one generation to another, and here David is touching on the … Continue reading →

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Transmitting Faith; November 8, 2017

Posted on November 12, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 78:7 Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands. This Psalm says it’s “a maskil of Asaph,” and nobody is positive what that means, but my impression is … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2016

Posted on June 24, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 38:21-22 O Lord, do not forsake me; be not far from me, O my God. Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior. The most striking thing about David to me is that God was everything to him. … Continue reading →

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December 23, 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 1:24-25 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he … Continue reading →

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September 29, 2015

Posted on September 30, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading →

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September 26, 2015

Posted on September 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:3-4 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love you have for all the saints. Colossians is unique … Continue reading →

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November 10, 2014

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 4:2, 5 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2014

Posted on April 13, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 34:11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. This whole Psalm is an example of David doing exactly what he says here. David never drew back from giving God credit for … Continue reading →

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February 21, 2014

Posted on February 23, 2014 by jgarrott

3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. The longer I am in ministry, the truer this is. Of course this applies to my physical children but they are … Continue reading →

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December 17, 2013

Posted on December 20, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 1:63-64 He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue was loosed, and he began to speak, praising God. This is one of my … Continue reading →

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