Monthly Archives: October 2013

A Proposition

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

I have a proposition for you to think about today. In this case, my proposition is in the form of a thought, one that I believe to be correct; one that could be very significant both for each of us … Continue reading →

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The End of the Old Covenant, part 3

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Death and Resurrection of Christ Jesus saw His death as formal covenant ratification, and that fact can be seen in the following verses: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. Luke … Continue reading →

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A Moment to Reflect

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

If you read many of the posts here, you will notice I’m an advocate of finding to time just be quiet and reflect on our relationships with God. Many people find particular inspiration spending some time with God in nature, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: October 13

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

Structural Keys Important Note: To get the most out of these notes, I would strongly recommend that you have your Bible handy! Today’s Text: Matt. 24:29,34,35, 36 II. How many questions did they ask? No interpretation of this text will … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t debate any more

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

Before you read this be warned! This is a story of a doctrinal debate that happened in a denominational setting where I had the side that the denomination in question did not agree with. You may well disagree with me … Continue reading →

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Into the setting (rising?) sun

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

Thanks to my dear Christian brother Mike, I have this beautiful picture to share with you today. The only thing is… I don’t know if it is a sunrise or a sunset! George Washington was president of the Constitutional Convention … Continue reading →

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The End of the Old Covenant, part 2

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

Jesus and the End of the Law The coming f the Christ was foretold by many of the Old Testament prophets, and it was prepared for by the last and final prophet of the Old Covenant: John. When the Christ … Continue reading →

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Standing Tall

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

life isn’t always easy, is it? there are times when it isn’t easy to stand up for what is right or true, and in my experience those are usually the very times when we must do so. When standing up … Continue reading →

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Disciple: What is in a word?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’ve posted about some words (and types of words) that I avoid, today I’d like to talk about a word that I do not avoid, the word “disciple.” It is a term from the Bible, one that is not all … Continue reading →

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A New Day

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

A new day begins fresh and new, the slate is clean, opportunity knocks; what will we do today? Will we dredge up the leftovers from yesterday’s problems, or will we move ahead boldly in our endeavors? This is the question, … Continue reading →