Monthly Archives: May 2014

It’s Getting Serious

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their positions … Continue reading →

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Off to a quick start!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jude gives us a typical greeting in the first 2 verses, telling us who is writing and extending his good wishes in love to his recipients.  Then he quickly moves to his purpose for writing: Dear friends, although I was … Continue reading →

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Jude: An Introduction

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jude is a strange little letter, nestled between 3 John and Revelation. It is seldom quoted, and sermons and studies of it are rarer still. It could be that it is neglected because of its size, only 25 verses, or … Continue reading →

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A New Adventure Begins

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

Earlier today I posted about some of the projects I’m working on and ended up by mentioning that the most urgent one is to figure out what to blog about next.  Several of you had suggestions which I very much … Continue reading →

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Works in Progress

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ve been looking over my ongoing projects here and taking stock of things. I’ve posted the second Reflections study on my website, so now Colossians and 1,2 and 3 John are available for download, with 1 & 2 Peter in … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week, May 13, 2014

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Like many of you, I read the post yesterday on The Daily Post about adding features to your blog, and in reading this post, it struck me that I’ve dropped my features in the last few months. I’ve been meaning … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 1,2 and 3 John Released

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

  I wanted to let you know that I have posted the next item in my “Reflections” series, this one is 1,2 and 3 John.  Same deal as last time, just click the link below or the image on the … Continue reading →

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Drinking Deeply

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Earlier today, I posted about Ezekiel 47:1-12, a story about a river the prophet saw coming out from the temple, the very place God was said to dwell on earth. Everywhere that river flowed, from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea, … Continue reading →

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The River

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ezekiel 47:1-12 Today I though it might be fun to try something a little different, and tell a story that comes from the prophet Ezekiel.  Beginning in chapter 40, there is a description of how things will be when Israel … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts on Philippians

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

Philippians 4:10-23 Paul closes out his letter in this final part of chapter four. This is largely a personal message to the Philippians, and there are some things about it that we can learn, especially if we keep the theme … Continue reading →

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