Monthly Archives: June 2016

A Point Well Made

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Don Merritt

In the last section you will recall that Peter had been arrested by Herod, who wanted to kill him to gain favor with influential Jews in Jerusalem, but God had rescued Peter from jail, and an angry Herod had executed … Continue reading →

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Herod, Peter and God’s Will

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 12:1-19 Luke shifts scenes, this time we see Herod and his nefarious doings. He arrested some of the believers in Jerusalem to persecute them, and in the process James was murdered. With this act, Herod noticed his approval rating … Continue reading →

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A Word on the Discipline of Theology

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Don Merritt

In the last post I wrote on the book of Acts, I got into a bit of theology, but it might have been theology that didn’t seem like theology, so I thought I might say a few words on the … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 8, 2016

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Antioch

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 11:19-30 Once again in these verses, we see the result of the persecution that forced so many believers to flee Jerusalem; they were dispersed a long way, and they took the gospel with them. Naturally, those who fled Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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Peter, you did what?”

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 11:1-18 Having grown up in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood, I learned firsthand of the old Jewish attitudes about associating with Gentiles. Most of my friends were Jewish; they didn’t see any problem with us, and for most part, their … Continue reading →

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Peter Meets Cornelius

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 10:23-48 “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” Peter and some other believers left the next day along with … Continue reading →

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Cornelius and Peter Have Visions

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 10:1-23 Cornelius was a Roman, a Gentile, and a man who believed in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; but he was not a Jew. He was a good man, who did many charitable works for the needy, … Continue reading →

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Summing Up

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:32-43 In the beginning, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was preached in Jerusalem, and as it was preached thousands came to believe the Gospel and followed the Way. Yet, this was not to be a local thing, and God … Continue reading →

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Pessimist or Optimist?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

The 53rd Psalm can be taken as either pessimistic or optimistic. It begins with a rather pessimistic view of men; there’s nobody doing right and ends with the hope of salvation. Salvation has come in the person of Jesus Christ … Continue reading →