Tag Archives: suffering

Faith and Understanding; September 11, 2023

Posted on September 12, 2023 by jgarrott

John 20:8-9 Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. (They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.) It’s recorded here that John, seeing … Continue reading →

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Completion; September 10, 2023

Posted on September 11, 2023 by jgarrott

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. I quoted this verse just yesterday, but the meaning is still fresh today. Everything Jesus did … Continue reading →

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Peace in Trouble; September 7, 2023

Posted on September 8, 2023 by jgarrott

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” As much as I quote this verse, there’s still … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Suffering; August 19, 2023

Posted on August 20, 2023 by jgarrott

John 7:5 For even his own brothers did not believe in him. It took Jesus rising from the dead to convince His brothers that He hadn’t simply flipped out. However, that encounter indeed convinced them, and two of them contributed … Continue reading →

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Being Like Jesus; April 11, 2023

Posted on April 12, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 24:44-45 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” Then he opened … Continue reading →

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Stubborn Faith; March 14, 2023

Posted on March 15, 2023 by jgarrott

Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. There are different kinds of faith, or at least different manifestations of faith. Job’s faith was a grit-your-teeth-and-dig-in-your-heels kind … Continue reading →

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Response to Trials; February 19, 2023

Posted on February 20, 2023 by jgarrott

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Attitude; February 6, 2023

Posted on February 7, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. The Japanese links the magnificent description of Christ’s attitude in verses 6-11 explicitly with what Paul has said in verses 3-4. That’s not to say that those … Continue reading →

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Standing for Truth; January 14, 2023

Posted on January 15, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. This is certainly a prime example of civil disobedience! As they had … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; December 16, 2022

Posted on December 17, 2022 by jgarrott

Hebrews 5:8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered. This verse reinforces the humanity of Jesus. Even for Him, total obedience to the Father didn’t come automatically! This doesn’t answer such questions as “the age … Continue reading →

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