Tag Archives: the Lordship of Jesus Christ

Discipleship; August 24, 2018

Posted on August 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. This completes the account of Paul and Barnabas’ first major stop on the mainland after leaving Cyprus. John Mark had left them once they hit the … Continue reading →

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Japan; January 24, 2018

Posted on January 26, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:10 Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them. Along with … Continue reading →

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The Lordship of Christ; October 5, 2017

Posted on October 11, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 16:2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” This Psalm, and especially verse 6, was a favorite of my father and grandfather before me. On top of that, Peter … Continue reading →

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Internal Struggles; October 4, 2017

Posted on October 11, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 13:2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? I would dare say there’s not a person alive who hasn’t experienced internal struggles like this; they are part of the human … Continue reading →

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The House of David; June 18, 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Sam 7:16 “‘Your house and your kingdom shall endure for ever before me; your throne shall be established for ever.’” This was a blow-you-out-of-the-water prophecy if ever there was one, and the following verses indicate that David was suitably … Continue reading →

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November 23, 2016

Posted on November 25, 2016 by jgarrott

Romans 10:9-10 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, … Continue reading →

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December 5, 2015

Posted on December 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:9 You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns … Continue reading →

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August 27, 2015

Posted on August 28, 2015 by jgarrott

John 5:38-40 “nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about … Continue reading →

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November 25, 2014

Posted on November 28, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. This is a verse I have … Continue reading →

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September 9, 2014

Posted on September 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” This verse seems more contemporary all the time, with people talking about “finding themselves” and having “me time.” The Japanese … Continue reading →

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