Monthly Archives: August 2018

The Letter to Philadelphia

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: Preamble (3:7b) These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. The … Continue reading →

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God is Love

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: August 19, 2018

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Unconditional Surrender Text: Mark 5:1-20 Parallel Texts: Matthew 8:28-33; Luke 8:26-39 Right after Jesus completed His teaching in parables, He and His disciples began to make their way across the Sea of Galilee, where they encountered a fierce storm … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: August 18, 2018

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

Those Who Mourn Most of the time, we don’t associate blessing with mourning; maybe we should rethink this… Matthew didn’t actually say what those blessed ones are mourning; it could be the loss of a loved one, it could be … Continue reading →

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The Letter to Sardis

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

The ancient city of Sardis was built at the top of a very steep hill. Its defensive position was thought to be impregnable, for there was only one small access point which was easily defended, and as a result, its … Continue reading →

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More Love

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:11-12 John is … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: The Imagery of Revelation 2:17

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. In our post concerning the … Continue reading →

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The Letter to Thyatira

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Thyatira provides an interesting case, well worthy of our study. It was located in a valley that connected two other valleys, and because of its situation, it became a center of commerce and industry. There were weavers and tanners here … Continue reading →

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This is Love

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love … Continue reading →