Monthly Archives: March 2017

The Battle that Rages Around Us

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Don Merritt

No, I’m not talking about politics… In our study of Luke, we’ve arrived at Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem, and as I always find myself doing, I’ve couched these passages of Luke’s in military terms and metaphors. I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: March 11, 2017

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Don Merritt

This morning I heard on the radio that this is “spring forward” weekend in the US. I had forgotten all about it until now… I’m so thrilled. OK, let’s be real: Who though this was a good idea? Why don’t … Continue reading →

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The second assault team moves into position

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 20:20-26 What do you do when your best troops fail to defeat your opponent in a full frontal assault? Well naturally, you cheat! At least that’s what the Jewish leaders tried to do. You’ll recall that they have sent … Continue reading →

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There was this vineyard…

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 20:9-19 We continue the story of the assault of the Jewish leaders against Jesus in the Temple courtyards; we pick up from last time with the chief priests and teachers of the law, the best and the brightest, on … Continue reading →

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Let Battle Commence

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 20:1-8 Here’s another trustworthy saying: “When you start a war, whether military or verbal, never underestimate your opponent.” Yep, that one is me too. The time has come for the first assault wave to attack Jesus. He is teaching … Continue reading →

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Jesus Visits the Temple

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Don Merritt

When Jesus entered the temple courts, he began to drive out those who were selling. “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Every day he was teaching … Continue reading →

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Arrival in Jerusalem

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 19:28-44 Jesus and His party left Jericho and headed up the steep Roman road to Jerusalem; Luke doesn’t provide as many details about this part of the trip as Matthew did, although he does discuss briefly the procurement of … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: March 8, 2017

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Don Merritt

This photo is from a planter in the midst of a Washington, DC parking lot…

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Parable of the Minas

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 19:11-27 This parable is similar to the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, however while it may be similar, it is unique to Luke. Jesus is still at the home of Zaccaeus when He told this story and … Continue reading →

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A Tax Collector in a Tree

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 19:1-10 As Jesus and the crowds were passing through Jericho, a chief tax collector named Zaccaeus wanted to lay eyes on Jesus, but being a short man, he couldn’t see above the crowd, so thinking quickly, he ran ahead … Continue reading →

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