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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.

Our Great High Priest

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we … Continue reading →

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Today, Tomorrow and I’m Not Sure What

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

This past Saturday I wrote a little item about a thought I once had, a strange little thought about Today and Tomorrow. I’ve been thinking more about it, and I’m about to conclude that “Tomorrow” is probably a sort of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: March 28, 2021

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

Title: A Battle for the Ages Text: Matthew 23:37-39 Jesus Advances; His Second Move Matthew 21:12-17 For the Jews, the Temple in Jerusalem was the center of everything Jewish, the very center of the Jewish people and Nation. It was … Continue reading →

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I Had a Thought Once

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Don Merritt

I originally posted this back in early 2015, and have recently been reminded that I never got back to this, so since it has been quite a while since I first posted it, here it is again, and I’ll add … Continue reading →

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Word of God

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; … Continue reading →

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For as Long as it is Called “Today”

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Don Merritt

So, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear his voice,   do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion,     during the time of testing in the wilderness, where your ancestors tested and tried me,     though for … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: March 25, 2021

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Don Merritt
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Jesus: Greater than Moses

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Don Merritt

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. Jesus has … Continue reading →

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Fully Human

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Don Merritt

Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— and free those who all their lives were held in … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: March 247, 2021

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Don Merritt

Jesus Speaks at Tabernacles John 7:1-24 This chapter begins with discussions about whether or not Jesus would travel to Jerusalem to attend the Feast of Tabernacles.  This feast, also known as “Festival of Booths” was a week-long celebration of God’s … Continue reading →

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