Monthly Archives: April 2021

Last Will and Testament

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Don Merritt

In the case of a will, it is necessary to prove the death of the one who made it, because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it … Continue reading →

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Superior Sacrifice – Superior Covenant

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Don Merritt

But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part … Continue reading →

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Tabernacle Worship

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Don Merritt

Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place. Behind the … Continue reading →

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The old is no more

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Don Merritt

For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another. But God found fault with the people and said: “The days are coming, declares the Lord,     when I will make a new … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 4, 2021

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Don Merritt

Resurrection Sunday Title: The Kingdom Rose with Him Text: Mark 16:2-8   The King on Trial Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or … Continue reading →

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A New Covenant

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Don Merritt

Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set … Continue reading →

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Like Melchizedek

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Don Merritt

If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron?  For when the … Continue reading →

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Who Is This Guy? Part 2

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Don Merritt

This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: April 1, 2021

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Don Merritt
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Who Is This Guy? Part 1

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Don Merritt

The story of Jesus and Melchizedek doesn’t begin here at the beginning of Hebrews 7; it goes all the way back to Genesis and the story of Abraham. Our author has mentioned earlier in the letter how all of this … Continue reading →

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