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.

Jude: An Introduction

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Don Merritt

Jude is a strange little letter, nestled between 3 John and Revelation. It is seldom quoted, and sermons and studies of it are rarer still. It could be that it is neglected because of its size, only 25 verses, or … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts on James

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Don Merritt

Old Testament Israel lived under the Law of Moses, very much a transactional system of law, violations, punishment and atonement. The great priority of that system was found in avoiding violations to curry God’s favor. Sacrifices were carried out continually … Continue reading →

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Summing Up

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Don Merritt

There are some misconceptions surrounding this book, and maybe that is why many modern-day teachers avoid it. Can Jesus be found in James? Well, let’s see… we saw the connection with the Sermon on the Mount a while back; remember … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 3/18/19

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Don Merritt

Too Shocking to be Seen!! Something happened yesterday that I thought I’d share with you, something you might wish to think about, or maybe just for a laugh. It seems that yesterday’s Sermon Notes were just too much for Facebook … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: March 18, 2019

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Don Merritt

Good Monday Morning from the Heartland. Some time back I came upon a scene; this tree grabbed my attention because it was unusual… The unusual thing about the tree isn’t the scar, but how well it has done in spite … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: March 17, 2019

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: Test the Spirits Text: 1 John 4:1-6 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 3/16/19

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Don Merritt

“You must follow me” The other day I was reading John 21 which is really a simple story of the resurrected Christ appearing to seven disciples at the Sea of Galilee; it’s a story that is very familiar to everyone, … Continue reading →

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James Closes His Letter

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Don Merritt

James 5:13-20 In concluding his letter, James speaks on prayer in the only passage in his letter that doesn’t have a direct parallel in the Sermon on the Mount. Actually, this is one of the strongest statements concerning the power … Continue reading →

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“Above all”

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Don Merritt

James 5:7-12 This passage opens with the words, “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters…” (James 5:7a) and to really lock our understanding of it up, we should look at the word “then.” The Greek word here is oun which means “then, therefore, … Continue reading →

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The Love of… Stuff

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Don Merritt

Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and … Continue reading →

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