Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Second Christmas Lesson

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

The second Christmas lesson is just who it was that was born in Bethlehem so long ago.  John makes it clear at the beginning of his Gospel: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word … Continue reading →

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The First Christmas Lesson

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

So what is Christmas all about? Christmas is a holiday with a questionable past, but it is rich with meaning for those who wish to find it.  While it is unlikely that Jesus was born on December 25, this is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: December 2

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

Put Aside the Old Ways Today’s Text:              1Peter 4:1-11 Introduction The Apostle has just told the believers that it was better to suffer for doing good that for doing evil, and has indicated that the glory and power bestowed upon … Continue reading →

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God is our strength

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Surely God is my help;         the Lord is the one who sustains me.  Let evil recoil on those who slander me;         in your faithfulness destroy them” (Psalm 54:4-5) How easy it is to think that we can handle … Continue reading →

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