Monthly Archives: October 2016

The Tomb is Empty!

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

John 20 Last time, our lesson closed when Pilate finally sent Jesus away to be crucified.  Now we pick up the story after the crucifixion has been completed, on the first day of the new week with Mary Magdalene who … Continue reading →

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The Verdict

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

John 19:1-16 These verses comprise one of the most amazing narratives in all of world literature.  They tell a terrible story of betrayal, hypocrisy, and weakness, evil and hate, yet through this quagmire of politics, dishonesty and intrigue God’s great … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are You

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Don Merritt

In verse 10, Jesus said that those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed; here He gets personal, for now He isn’t referring to someone else, or some group of individuals, now it is about “you”. People may speak all … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: October 15, 2016

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

The other day Russ P. asked a question in his comment on my post “Humility Exemplified”, and I thought I’d share it with you today, along with my thoughts on the matter. The post was about Jesus’ washing of the … Continue reading →

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On Trial

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

John 18:28-40 Our story has progressed from where we left off last time.  Jesus and the disciples left the upper room and went to the garden where Jesus was arrested while at prayer.  His response to their demand for Him … Continue reading →

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Jesus Prays

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Don Merritt

John 17 This is the longest recorded prayer of Jesus in the entire New Testament.  Jesus is clearly one who prays a great deal, and we can gain a great deal of insight into prayer in this chapter.  For the … Continue reading →

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Things Will Be Different (2)

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Don Merritt

John 16:25-33 Jesus is admitting to them that He has often spoken to them figuratively, but that time is coming to an end.  The Father will not answer their future prayers as a favor to Jesus, nor will they ask … Continue reading →

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Thank You!

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

I received notification from WordPress that this blog has now been going for five years; has it really been that long? I guess it has! When I started it, I had no idea what I was doing… never mind what … Continue reading →

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Things Will Be Different (1)

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

John 16:16-24 Jesus is continuing His “Farewell Discourse” here, and today’s text is a continuation of what He was saying in our previous text.  You might recall that we ended last time with verse 16 as transition from His discussion … Continue reading →

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About the Counselor

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

John 16:5-16 In 15:1-17 Jesus taught the disciples about relationships within the community of believers and instructed them it would be characterized by love.  In 15:18-16:4 He taught about the relationship between the community of believers and the world, saying … Continue reading →

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