Author Archives: Don Merritt

Unknown's avatar

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.

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 →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Today!

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Don Merritt
Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Are You Sure You Want to do This?

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 10:16-23 Jesus is about to send His disciples out to proclaim the Kingdom and He has given them unprecedented authority. Yet He has insisted that they take nothing along to help them, no money, no food or supplies, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

An Amazing Adventure

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 10:1-15 In the prior section, Jesus told His disciples to pray for the Lord of the Harvest to send workers; now He informs His disciples that they are the workers the Lord of the Harvest has sent. The text … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Jesus and the Crowds

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Don Merritt

Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Praise Him!

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Don Merritt

“It is good to praise the LORD         and make music to your name, O Most High” Psalm 92:1 It’s Monday morning again, time to praise the Lord! Go ahead, take a few minutes to sing God’s praise for all that … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sunday Sermon Notes: September 29, 2024

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Don Merritt

Ecclesiastes 7:8-14 Our most excellent adventure now moves into the second of the sections in chapter seven: Patience. Yes dear reader, I am going over this one carefully myself, since patience is really not my strongest suit! The topic is … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Class Notes | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel”

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 9:27-34 In this passage, Jesus encounters a blind man and a man who was demon possessed. I need not tell you that He handled the situation in both cases, restoring sight to the one, and driving out the impure … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Creepy Morning

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Don Merritt

I noticed something strange when I got up this morning at 4 something. Very strange indeed. You see, it was completely silent. Usually at that hour, there is a lot of sounds of the night that are still going on. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , | 4 Comments