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Sunday Class Notes: April 22

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

Who’s Your Daddy? Today’s Text John 8:31-59 Introduction This section opens with Jesus turning to address those among the crowd who have believed in Him. In speaking to them, Jesus issues a new challenge: discipleship. To become His … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: April 15

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

Valid Testimony Today’s Text: John 8:12-30 Introduction If we moved directly from 7:52 to this point, leaving out the story of the adulterous woman, we would have a scene change for sure, but we would still be within the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: April 1

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

Caught in the Act! Today’s Text: John 8:1-11 Introduction This section is not included in the earliest and most reliable manuscripts of this Gospel, and thus is often not covered by commentators in their works. The reasons for … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: March 25

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

So Who is this Jesus? Today’s Text: John 7:25-52 Introduction This week we pick up John’s narrative of Jesus’ discourse at the Festival of Tabernacles that we began last week. At verse 25, John shifts the narrative to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: March 18

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

Jesus Speaks at Tabernacles Today’s Text: John 7:1-24 Introduction This chapter begins with discussions about whether or not Jesus would travel toJerusalemto attend the Feast of Tabernacles. This feast, also known as “Festival of Booths” was a week long celebration … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes:March11

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

The Bread of Life Today’s Text: John 6 Introduction This chapter is divided into four sections which, when considered together paint us a twofold picture of the human condition and God’s response to it. We see the human tendency … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: March 4

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

Telling it Like it is Today’s Text: John 5:16-47 Introduction Picking up from last week’s text about Jesus healing the man on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders are not pleased. They aren’t interested in the miracle, they could … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: February 26

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Don Merritt

A Sabbath Healing Today’s Text: John 5:1-15 Introduction This passage lies at the beginning of a unit within the Gospel that continues through 12:50 that covers the major Jewish festivals. The specific festival in question here in chapter … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: February 19

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

NOTE: This week’s notes are a “best of” because we have a guest speaker today. Our study of John will pick up where we left off next Sunday. I hope you enjoy this one, it is a powerful text! God … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: February 12

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

One sows and another reaps Today’s Text: John 4:27-42 Introduction In last week’s story, we saw Jesus and His conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. As their conversation was just about to wrap up, His disciples … Continue reading →