Category Archives: Bible

Our Relationship with God

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

We now move into a new section that runs from 20:20-21:4 that deals with important relationships, the first of which is the relationship between Humanity and God (20:20-25). 20If someone curses their father or mother,    their lamp will be snuffed out … Continue reading →

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Hosanna!

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Just try to picture what it would have been like to witness Jesus entering Jerusalem in Triumph; can you?  Just picture it, the great King of Heaven riding into the city, people line His route and they shout: Hosanna to … Continue reading →

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Wisdom Day to Day

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 20:13-19 In this grouping of parables, we see several qualities important in the workplace. Of course, it is important for us to keep in mind that the workplace of Solomon’s time has little or no resemblance to the one … Continue reading →

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Discerning the Human Character

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 20:5-12 5The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,    but one who has insight draws them out. “Purposes” in this verse stands for deep wisdom (like water of a deep well). But “purpose” is no good unless you can … Continue reading →

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The Need for Salvation

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

Provers 20:1-19 has as its theme our need for salvation. It begins with our text for today which is Proverbs 20:1-4 which is a condemnation of vice. Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;    whoever is led astray by them is not wise. … Continue reading →

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Love in the Spirit

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not … Continue reading →

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Mocking

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

With 19:26 we begin another section in the Proverbs, and it continues through 22:16. The theme of this section is acknowledging God in everyday life. Ironically, it starts with the last four verses of Chapter 19, which are about mocking; … Continue reading →

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Wisdom in the Family

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 19:16-25 16Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life,    but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die. A double contrast: Whoever keeps commandments vs. shows contempt for their ways and keeps their life vs. will die. One who is obedient to … Continue reading →

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Things That are not Proper

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 19:8-15 The one who gets wisdom loves life;    the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. (19:8) This verse provides transition for the next several which are a collection of verses that identify things which are not proper or fitting … Continue reading →

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