Category Archives: Bible

Lesson 6: Walk in the Light

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom Continues

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 26 The proverbs in chapter 26 can feel sharp—almost abrasive at points. They expose folly, warn against laziness, confront deceit, and unmask the destructive power of the tongue. Yet beneath these vivid contrasts lies a quiet, steady truth: God’s … Continue reading →

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Lesson 5: Love

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and … Continue reading →

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Wisdom and Humility

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 25:1-27 Hezekiah was one of the best kings Judah had (2 Kings 18:5,6). 1 Kings 4:32 says that Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs. Since there are not 3,000 in the book of Proverbs, Hezekiah’s scribes (under his direction and by … Continue reading →

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Lesson 4: Dealing with Government

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who … Continue reading →

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More Sayings of the Wise

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 24:23-34 This section of Proverbs gathers several sayings that reveal the heart of wisdom in daily life—justice, diligence, and discernment. Verses 23–25 remind us that integrity must govern judgment. “It is not good to show partiality in judgment.” Wisdom … Continue reading →

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Lesson 3: Concerning Revenge

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

Romans 12:17-21 In 12:1-16 Paul has discussed our response to grace with a series of short statements that stem from the theme of sincere love, but in 17 ff. he seems to focus on one particular subject: Revenge. While the … Continue reading →

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Our Hearts Cry Out!

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

How lovely is your dwelling place,    Lord Almighty!My soul yearns, even faints,    for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry out    for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 These opening verses of Psalm 84 capture a longing that is deeper than emotion—it is the … Continue reading →

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Praising God Today and Every Day

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

I will exalt you, my God the King;    I will praise your name for ever and ever.Every day I will praise you    and extol your name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 David opens this psalm with a vow, not a feeling. “I will exalt you… … Continue reading →

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Advice Against Rebellion

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 30 This proverb stands at the intersection of divine and civil authority. The command to fear the Lord and the king reflects the wisdom tradition’s concern for order—recognizing that reverence for God and respect for legitimate governance are both … Continue reading →

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