Monthly Archives: December 2025

Bonus Post: Isaiah 11 Fulfilled

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

Romans 15:7-15 This is a section that shows that the unification of Jew and Gentile is clearly and unmistakably the work of the Christ.  In bringing these two groups together in the Body of Christ (Kingdom) Jesus has done something … Continue reading →

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Joseph Gets Interesting News

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

I. Annunciation to Joseph of the Birth of Jesus   Matthew 1:18-25 This scene explains the ambiguity that we found in 1:16 regarding the father of Jesus, and I’m sure you will recall our discussion of that point. Joseph was betrothed … Continue reading →

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I just want to let you know…

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

…that my posting stopped suddenly because my trusty computer met an untimely end. R.I.P. I think I have my old one back up and running finally and, Good Lord willing, we’ll get back to blogging tomorrow morning: Fingers crossed, see … Continue reading →

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The Shoot from the Stump of Jesse

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

Isaiah 11:1-16 As we continue in the run up to Christmas, here is a brief tour of another messianic prophecy from Isaiah, this time from chapter 11… Chapter 11 is the beginning of the concluding portion of the first section … Continue reading →

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John’s Early Days

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

H. Early Life of John the Baptist  Luke 1:57-80 At some point after Mary’s song, it was Zechariah’s turn. His was a prophetic song and though it was primarily about his son, it also included elemental references to the Messiah … Continue reading →

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For Unto us a Child is Born

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

Isaiah 9:1-7 There is so much that goes on this time of year, so many distractions, so many little traditions that we find ourselves going through, sometimes without even thinking about what we are doing. Yet the birth of Christ, … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Has a Visitor

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

G.  Mary Visits Elizabeth Luke 1:39-56 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflections: December 14, 2025

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

Putting the joy into the day.

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Mary Gets Some Big News

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Don Merritt

F. Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus  Luke 1:26-38 NAZERETH 5 BC  Six months after Elizabeth became pregnant; the angel Gabriel pays a visit to Mary in Nazareth: “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Have … Continue reading →

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It’s Christmas Time Again…

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

…so it’s time to get ready! I thought that I should write some posts for the occasion this year, and what better way to get started than a short review of Matthew chapter 6? Oh yes, that’s right, this is … Continue reading →

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