Monthly Archives: September 2015

The Trials of Life

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting … Continue reading →

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Rich and Poor

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Started!

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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A New Adventure is Set to Begin

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Since we have just completed Revelation, it’s time to move on into another book of the Bible for our continuing study; I thought that James would be a fun change of pace. There is quite a bit of disagreement in … Continue reading →

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Revelation: The Epilogue

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 22:12-21 Jesus is the speaker of these verses, in which He gives an amazing invitation coupled with an ominous warning. It begins with “Look, I am coming soon” which is the second time He has said this in chapter … Continue reading →

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John Visits with an Angel

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

“Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.” I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to … Continue reading →

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What a Great Opportunity!

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Don Merritt

Praise the Lord. Praise, O servants of the Lord,     praise the name of the Lord.  Let the name of the Lord be praised,     both now and forevermore.  From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets,     the name of the Lord is to be praised. … Continue reading →

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Trustworthy and True

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Don Merritt

The angel said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God who inspires the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon take place.” Revelation 22:6 With these words, the Revelation of Jesus Christ concerning … Continue reading →

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Paradise Restored

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Don Merritt

To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life… Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of God is an Intimate Relationship

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

… prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband… Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children…  One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the … Continue reading →

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