Tag Archives: the Holy Spirit

Truth; September 17, 2026

Posted on September 18, 2026 by jgarrott

Job 27:3-4 “As long as I have life within me, the breath of God in my nostrils,my lips will not say anything wicked, and my tongue will not utter lies.” Job had zero patience with platitudes that had no real relationship with … Continue reading →

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Gifts; August 17, 2026

Posted on August 18, 2026 by jgarrott

Romans 11:29 For God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. This is a very important verse that is both widely quoted and not properly understood. It is actually one of the “mysteries of the faith” that Paul refers to from time … Continue reading →

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Communication; August 7, 2026

Posted on August 8, 2026 by jgarrott

John 10:6 Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them. It is a real comfort to me as a teacher that Jesus also had trouble getting people to understand what He was … Continue reading →

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Women; June 16, 2026

Posted on June 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Genesis 17:15 God also said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her name will be Sarah.” This is extremely important, but we almost miss it in English, and we completely miss it … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of God; June 15, 2026

Posted on June 16, 2026 by jgarrott

Genesis 17:5 “No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations.” This was a pivotal moment, not only in the history of the Jewish people but in the … Continue reading →

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Abiding in the Anointing; June 10, 2026

Posted on June 11, 2026 by jgarrott

1 John 2:27 As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as … Continue reading →

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Knowledge; May 17, 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 2:12 What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us. One thing that’s important to notice is that Paul is … Continue reading →

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On-the-Job Training; May 8, 2026

Posted on May 9, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Our theme is Training Disciples, but sometimes that is simply recognizing and … Continue reading →

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Inquiring and Asking; May 1, 2026

Posted on May 2, 2026 by jgarrott

John 16:23 “In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” This verse is famous, but in English it’s a bit confusing. The Japanese … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Truth; April 29, 2026

Posted on May 1, 2026 by jgarrott

John 15:26 “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me.” Two things strike me from this verse. The first is that the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

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