Monthly Archives: June 2014

Parable of Seeds

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. All … Continue reading →

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A Troubling Conversation

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

The other day, I had a conversation with a group of Christians, a group I am coming to know fairly well; this is a regular thing. Many of them grew up in another church tradition, one that has its roots … Continue reading →

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Two Short Parables

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mark 4:21-25 Parallel Text: Like 8:16-18  This brief section contains two more short ones, the Parable of the Lampstands and the Warning for Hearers. First, let’s talk about lamps… Lamps and lampstands are used several times in the New Testament … Continue reading →

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Jesus Teaches in Parables

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

Parable of the Sower Mark 4:1-20 Parallel Texts: Matthew 13:1-23; Luke 8:1-15 With the beginning of chapter four, we see a shift in Mark’s narrative into a battery of parables. Parables are interesting things, little stories that teach a moral … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast: June 16, 2014

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

Why do Christians Argue so Much? This week’s podcast kicks off several posts this week about interpretation that will just cover a few things I’ve noticed going on with the hope that you’ll take the opportunity to think about some … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Things…

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

First of all I’ve added a new tab to The Life Project called Forgiveness Podcasts which contains links to podcast versions of the Forgiveness Book that has been available for download for a couple of week now, in the right … Continue reading →

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Just a Minute!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

I originally posted this about a year ago, and I thought it might be fun to run again… and besides, my youngest hates that old picture now that she has her own daughter! 🙂 When my kids were teenagers, this … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: Demon Possessed!

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

Off hand, I can’t think of a Bible topic that makes for a better horror movie than demon possession. After all, by its very nature it’s scary, the idea of some unseen evil force taking over the body and consciousness … Continue reading →

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“Curiouser and Curiouser”

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mark 3:20-35 Parallel Texts: Matthew 12:22-37, 46-50; Luke 11:14-23; 8:19-21 After Jesus appoints the Twelve, things start to become strange; something isn’t quite right in this story. Jesus and the disciples are in a house, and the crowd pushes in, … Continue reading →

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Featured Blog: A Disciple’s Study

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

This week, I am pleased to feature, A Disciple’s Study. This is a blog I really enjoy for several reasons. First of all it contains a collection of materials that challenge me to think more deeply concerning the matters of … Continue reading →

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