Monthly Archives: March 2021

Weekly Bible Study Notes: March 31, 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Don Merritt

John 7:25-52 We have been looking at Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles, and in this section, we will pick up the story at verse 25, where John shifts the narrative to focus on the “the people of Jerusalem” which … Continue reading →

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On a More Optimistic Note

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Don Merritt

Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation. God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as … Continue reading →

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A Fairly Tough Warning

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Don Merritt

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,  who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be … Continue reading →

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BONUS POST: The Identity of the Hebrews Author

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

I’m sure that you have noticed that as we continue through the book of Hebrews, I haven’t mentioned the name of the author, instead, I’ve just said “the author.”  This is because his name is never mentioned in the text. … Continue reading →

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Too Close for Comfort

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Grow Up!

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you … Continue reading →

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Our Great High Priest

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we … Continue reading →

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Today, Tomorrow and I’m Not Sure What

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

This past Saturday I wrote a little item about a thought I once had, a strange little thought about Today and Tomorrow. I’ve been thinking more about it, and I’m about to conclude that “Tomorrow” is probably a sort of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: March 28, 2021

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

Title: A Battle for the Ages Text: Matthew 23:37-39 Jesus Advances; His Second Move Matthew 21:12-17 For the Jews, the Temple in Jerusalem was the center of everything Jewish, the very center of the Jewish people and Nation. It was … Continue reading →

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I Had a Thought Once

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Don Merritt

I originally posted this back in early 2015, and have recently been reminded that I never got back to this, so since it has been quite a while since I first posted it, here it is again, and I’ll add … Continue reading →

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