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Weekly Bible Study Notes: April 28, 2021

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

John 10:1-21 This passage is figurative. (John 10:6) There are 8 components of the extended metaphor in this section: The shepherd is the caretaker and owner of the sheep. The sheep (flock) are the animals that the shepherd loves and … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Struggle; Our Struggle

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

I want you to know how hard I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may … Continue reading →

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This is the Gospel

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— if you continue in … Continue reading →

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Making Peace

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Don Merritt

 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Last time, we had a … Continue reading →

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The Son IS!

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Don Merritt

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 25, 2021

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Don Merritt

Title: Searching for More Clues Text Genesis 1:28-31 The Image of God and the Apostle Paul The Apostle Paul was a Jew, in fact he was a Pharisee; everything about him was Jewish, including his mindset. He was the Pharisee … Continue reading →

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Poor in Spirit

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Don Merritt

The first Beatitude speaks of those who are “poor in spirit”. Much has been made about the difference between Matthew’s language and that of Luke in Luke 6:20, for Luke merely says “the poor”. Does Matthew have more in mind … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: April 21, 2021

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Don Merritt

Dirt and Spit Act 1 John 9:1-12 There was a man who was born blind, reduced to beggary, and walking along one day; the disciples ask Jesus who sinned that he should be blind, he or his parents. Jesus corrects … Continue reading →

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Final Comments

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Don Merritt

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he … Continue reading →

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