Monthly Archives: October 2025

The End of the Old Covenant, part 3

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Don Merritt

The Death and Resurrection of Christ Jesus saw His death as formal covenant ratification, and that fact can be seen in the following verses: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. Luke … Continue reading →

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“By faith Moses…”

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Don Merritt

By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He regarded … Continue reading →

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Autumn Landscape

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Don Merritt

What is it about Autumn that stimulates the imagination? I’m not sure. Maybe it’s the colors or the cooler air; maybe it’s the upcoming holidays or back to school… While I have always been partial to summertime because of its … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

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Priority

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will … Continue reading →

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Beginning Again

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

Another day begins in the morning mists; what kind of day will this be? For many, there is hard work ahead, there may be tasks at hand that are not pleasant, so will the day be a bad one? I … Continue reading →

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Becoming Strangers

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. People who say such things show … Continue reading →

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The End of the Old Covenant, part 2

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

Jesus and the End of the Law The coming f the Christ was foretold by many of the Old Testament prophets, and it was prepared for by the last and final prophet of the Old Covenant: John. When the Christ … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: October 15, 2025

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

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Active Faith

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

Chapter 11 of Hebrews is a discourse on active faith. This is certainly interesting when you consider that it comes right after the warnings against losing our faith in chapter 10 . Who said faith and works were mutually exclusive? … Continue reading →