Category Archives: Bible

Addressing the Crowd

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

 “Now, fellow Israelites, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer. Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may … Continue reading →

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Peter Has an Opportunity

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 3:11-16 After the man was healed (see Acts 3:1-10), he joined Peter and John and climbs the steps into the temple courts, and as they did this, many people were amazed at the sight of the familiar man walking … Continue reading →

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A Whole Lot of Healing Going On

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 3:1-10 Om a certain day, Peter and John were headed into the temple area for afternoon prayer, which appears to have been the custom of the early church. There was a crippled man there; he was always there, begging … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Life in the Early Days

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold … Continue reading →

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Peter Steps Up

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 2:22-41 We left off earlier after Peter’s citation of the prophecy of Joel 2:28-32 (cf. Acts 2:17-21). Our text picks up in verse 22 as Peter moves forward to drive his point home. I would certainly recommend that you … Continue reading →

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Peter Begins to Speak

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 2:14-21 Peter begins by speaking to the silly notion that they are all drunk, reminding the crowd that it was still only nine in the morning. By tradition, the ninth hour was the time for morning prayer after which … Continue reading →

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Too Much Wine!

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 2:1-13 The Apostles waited; I don’t know how patiently they waited, but they waited nevertheless. What they did not know that morning as they awoke, was that this day would mark a paradigm shift of massive proportion. For those … Continue reading →

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Replacing Judas

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 1:12-26 After the ascension of our Lord, the disciples walked the half mile or so back to the city where they entered their lodgings. There they joined the women who had followed Jesus from Galilee, His mother Mary, and … Continue reading →

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The Story Begins

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 1:1-11 As I mentioned earlier, Luke begins his second book with a prelude, much like the one with which he began his gospel (1:1-3). Again, he addresses himself to a man named Theophilus. Sadly, there is no way for … Continue reading →

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To Trust God  

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

In you, Lord my God,    I put my trust. I trust in you;    do not let me be put to shame,    nor let my enemies triumph over me. Psalm 25:1-2 The 25th Psalm is all about trust, forgiveness, and faithfulness. An interesting component of this … Continue reading →

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