Monthly Archives: July 2014

Incident in Bethany

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mark 14:1-11 Parallel Texts: Matthew 26:1-5, 14-16; Luke 22:1-6; John 12:2-8 This scene takes place on Tuesday night, Wednesday morning by the Jewish reckoning, in Jerusalem and Bethany. In Jerusalem, the Jewish authorities scheme and plot their knavish plans; they … Continue reading →

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The Temple, The City… The World

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mark 13 Parallel Texts: Matthew 24-25; Luke 21:5-37 At this juncture I’m faced with a challenge, for up to this now I have stuck with teaching and commenting on Mark’s gospel without jumping to the parallel accounts to expand on … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast: July 21, 2014

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Proof Texts We’ve been discussing Interpretation here at The Life Project for the past 6 weeks or so, and this podcast should wrap the discussion up for the time being, with a brief coverage of proof texts. What is a … Continue reading →

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A Reminder form the Past

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

When I took this picture I was struck by the scene for a couple of reasons I thought I’d share with you today.  This is a ruin of an old church building, one that was constructed back in the early … Continue reading →

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Very Good News!

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small … Continue reading →

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Featured Blog: iChristian

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

The first thing I want to say about “iChristian” is that it is about the coolest blog name ever! “Lord, why didn’t I think of that one?” Steve Rebus of iChristian and I have several things in common. First and … Continue reading →

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Jesus Seizes the Initiative

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mark 12:35-37 Parallel Texts: Matthew 22:41-46; Luke 20:41-44 On that fateful Tuesday, Jesus has fought off three waves of attack from Jewish authorities who each peppered Him with questions designed to entrap Him into a mistake they could use as … Continue reading →

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Jesus Under Attack: The Third Wave

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

On that busy Tuesday, Jesus came under assault first by the chief Priest, then by the Pharisees, and now the third wave of attacks, this time from the Sadducees and then the teachers of the law. First, the Sadducees: Mark … Continue reading →

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Jesus Under Attack, the Second Wave

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mark 12:13-17 Parallel Texts: Matthew 22:15-22; Luke 20:20-26 The second wave began later that same Tuesday. Jesus had already repulsed the attack of the Chief Priest, and this time, the Pharisees and their Herodian allies come at Him. As you … Continue reading →

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Jesus Under Attack

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

After Jesus’ discussion of the fig tree, He and the disciples enter the Temple courts and are observed by the priests and their entourage; the priests waste no time in challenging Him… Mark 11:27-33 Parallel Texts: Matthew 21:23-27; Luke 20:1-8 … Continue reading →

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