Monthly Archives: August 2015

Babylon’s Lament

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 18:1-3 After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. With a mighty voice he shouted: “‘Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!’ She has become a dwelling for demons … Continue reading →

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Evil Destroys Itself

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 17:12-18 “The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the beast. They have one purpose and will give their power and authority … Continue reading →

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Wisdom Required

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 17:7-11 This calls for a mind with wisdom. (17:9a) Before we dive into this passage, I thought I’d share a little bit of my thinking on the rest of this chapter with you. This section is one about which … Continue reading →

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Judgment of the Dragon’s Allies

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

Introduction to the Sixth Vision The sixth vision, covering chapters 17-19 describes the judgment of God upon the dragon’s allies. So far, John has described four allies in the dragon’s fight against God and God’s people, the Church: The beast … Continue reading →

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The Next move

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

Here we are at the chess board, looking intently at the pieces on the table and trying to plot our next move… but this is no game,  it’s life. Each of us has life moves to make; each of us … Continue reading →

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In the Mist

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

There’s something about a misty morning that grabs the imagination, don’t you agree?  The day is stretched out ahead of you, but it’s hard to see exactly where it will lead; will it be a good one, or will it … Continue reading →

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Put Your Trust in God

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence?  How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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The Seven Bowls, part 2

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 16:8-16 The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was allowed to scorch people with fire. They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God, who had control over … Continue reading →

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The Seven Bowls, part 1

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 16:1-7 To begin this section, I must first tell you clearly that to fully comprehend this chapter, we must stop thinking as the world around us thinks, and look at this with a heavenly perspective. As we will see, … Continue reading →

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God’s Wrath

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

After this I looked, and I saw in heaven the temple—that is, the tabernacle of the covenant law—and it was opened. Out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues. They were dressed in clean, shining linen … Continue reading →

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