Monthly Archives: April 2017

The Wrath of God: Gentiles

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Don Merritt

Romans 1:18-32 After the transition of verses 16-17, we enter the first major section of the book of Romans with verse 18. This first main section of the book extends from 1:18 – 3:20, and it contains three subsections. In … Continue reading →

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Prologue

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Don Merritt

Romans 1:8-17 Paul’s personal observations are contained in verses 8-15, and are followed by a transitional section in verses 16-17. The personal remarks fall into three sections as he tells the Romans of his prayers for them, his desire to … Continue reading →

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Greetings

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Don Merritt

Romans 1:1-7 The custom in the first century was to begin a letter with a greeting that set forth the identity of the author, the recipient and a few words of greeting. In most of Paul’s letters, those few words … Continue reading →

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Like a Little Child

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Don Merritt

Most people like little kids; what’s not to like? OK, I’ll admit that they are kind of loud and that they make messes… but they are also funny, cute and innocent. It’s the innocence that really does it isn’t it? … Continue reading →

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A Brief Introduction to Romans

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Don Merritt

The letter to the Romans was written by the Apostle Paul while he was in Corinth shortly before his departure to Jerusalem in early 56, 57 or 58 AD. Unfortunately, it is just about impossible to tie down an exact … Continue reading →

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Jesus Pays a Visit

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 24:36-53 I mentioned at the beginning of Luke’s description of the Last Supper that he approaches these events in a way that leaves out many details that are recorded in the other gospels, but that in doing so he … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 24:13-35 Two followers of Jesus were walking along the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus that covers a distance of about seven miles. As they were walking along they were discussing the unsettling events of recent days when they came … Continue reading →

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Burial and Resurrection

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 23:50-24:12 It is interesting that we now discover that not all of the Jewish leaders were involved in the plot to kill Jesus; at least one Pharisee dissented, although his opposition isn’t mentioned in the accounts of the trials … Continue reading →

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Jesus Completes His Mission

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 23:26-49 Any time you read a transcript something is lost, for a transcript reads without emotion or emphasis and a great deal of the communication that took place is lost. Most human communication is nonverbal whereas a transcript is … Continue reading →