Tag Archives: truth

Authority; April 26, 2024

Posted on April 27, 2024 by jgarrott

Mark 1:22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. I find this a fascinating comment. Jesus not only taught as someone with authority, He … Continue reading →

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Consequences; March 21, 2024

Posted on March 22, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 25:7 “But you did not listen to me,” declares the Lord, “and you have provoked me with what your hands have made, and you have brought harm to yourselves.” A major reason for the study of history is the … Continue reading →

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Generational Transfer; February 19, 2024

Posted on February 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Joshua 24:24 And the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the Lord our God and obey him.” This passage is certainly an illustration of the truth that virtually everything of real value is only one generation away from dissolution. … Continue reading →

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The New Covenant; January 1, 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:33 “This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and … Continue reading →

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Differences; November 17, 2023

Posted on November 18, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 11:19 No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval. This is a very interesting statement, particularly in view of the strong things Paul said earlier in this same letter … Continue reading →

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Truth and Lies; October 17, 2023

Posted on October 18, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 21:36 The crowd that followed kept shouting, “Away with him!” The whole story of Paul’s arrest is a perfect example of the reality that you can’t reason with terrorists or mobs. The “Jews from the province of Asia” (verse … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Truth; September 6, 2023

Posted on September 7, 2023 by jgarrott

John 16:12-13 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will … Continue reading →

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Stubborn Unbelief; August 25, 2023

Posted on August 26, 2023 by jgarrott

John 9:18 The Jews still did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they sent for the man’s parents. I have long loved this particular Bible story for a number of reasons, but at … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Light; August 9, 2023

Posted on August 10, 2023 by jgarrott

John 3:20 “Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.” For some reason I’ve been referencing verses 18-21 a lot recently! As Intercessors for America was … Continue reading →

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Truth; July 31, 2023

Posted on August 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 22:67-68 “If you are the Christ, ” they said, “tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe me, and if I asked you, you would not answer.” Human beings have an amazing ability to make … Continue reading →

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