Daily Archives: October 1, 2025

Photo of the Week: October 1, 2025

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

I took this photo in Plains, Georgia last July, and thought I’d share it now to remember President Carter who was born in Plains on October 1, 1924.

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Like Melchizedek

Posted on October 1, 2025 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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Covenant-keeping, an essential aspect of Christian teaching

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

To continue with our discussion of Biblical covenants, we come to an essential aspect of covenants: Covenant-keeping.  To introduce this concept, it is helpful for us to realize that the ancient Hebrews had a special word for this: hesed.  Hesed means covenant-keeper, and … Continue reading →

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