Author Archives: Don Merritt

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About Don Merritt

A long time teacher and writer, Don hopes to share his varied life's experiences in a different way with a Christian perspective.

Servant of God

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Don Merritt

Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill. He warned them not to tell others about him. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “Here is my … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Sabbath

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 12:1-14 Matthew continues his narrative in this section which highlights the growing opposition to Jesus in certain Jewish circles. Notice as you read the verses that the disciples of Jesus are right in the middle of the controversy; didn’t … Continue reading →

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Strength to Comfort

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Don Merritt

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: October 6, 2024

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Don Merritt

Ecclesiastes 8:1-8 Our adventure moves into chapter 8 and brings us to what no doubt will be a favorite subject for all of us: submission and obedience. As you can see, verse 1 is transitional; the meat begins to be … Continue reading →

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I Will Trust in God

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence?  How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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My Yoke is Easy and My Burden is Light

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Don Merritt

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. “All … Continue reading →

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Repent or… ?

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Don Merritt

Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in … Continue reading →

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John has a Question

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 11:1-19 A new section of the book opens in 11:1; a section that continues through chapter 14 in which Jesus’ ministry is viewed in light of the rejection of certain groups of Jews. We begin with the change of … Continue reading →

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Jesus and New Realities

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 10:32-42 As Jesus wraps up His instructions to His disciples before sending them on their mission to bring in the harvest, He moves into some disturbing territory. Remember that He has just told them of the opposition they will … Continue reading →

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Jesus and His Relationship with the Disciples

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Don Merritt

“The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the … Continue reading →

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