Daily Archives: April 9, 2015

Proverbs 14:29

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Whoever is patient has great understanding,     but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. I’m not really sure what I can say to enhance or explain this proverb, for it seems pretty obvious to me what Solomon is getting at, other … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Love for the Thessalonians

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

1Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 Paul takes this opportunity to express his love for the church, as he laments his absence; he misses them.  He has wanted to return to them, but Satan has prevented it. Oh how I wish he would have … Continue reading →

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Reminders of Paul’s Visit

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

1Thessalonians 2:1-16 At first glance, this is an odd section; is this part of the introduction or has Paul been challenged somehow? Has someone called him a fraud since he left them? When he wrote to the Galatians and Corinthians, … Continue reading →

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