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Sunday Bible Study Notes: February 5

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Today’s Text: John 4:1-26 Introduction The first four verses of this passage set the background for the story; John the Baptist has been arrested (3:24; Matt. 4:12;Marl1:14; Luke 3:20). Opposition was brewing amongst the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: January 29

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

A Private Conversation with Jesus Today’s Text: John 3:1-21 Introduction Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the ruling council came to Jesus in the night with a question, and although he never actually got around to asking it, Jesus gave … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: January 22

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

Cleaning House Today’s Text: John 2:13-22 Introduction This is an account of Jesus clearing theTemple. John includes three such accounts (possibly four) while the Synoptics have two (Mark only has one). Since Jewish men were obligated to attend … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: January 15

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

The First Miracle Today’s Text: John 2:1-11 Introduction This is the story of the first miracle of Jesus. It has no parallel in the synoptics, and it stands quite alone giving insight into the way Jesus and His disciples … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: January 8

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

Jesus Calls Disciples Today’s Text: John 1:36-51 Introduction This section deals with the call of disciples of Jesus. It is interesting to note that this concept has its beginning as a reaction to the testimony of John, as opposed to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study: January 1

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

Happy New Year! John’s Testimony Today’s Text: John 1:19-34 Introduction Many scholars consider this section to be a second introduction to John’s Gospel, bringing the first section of a Heavenly view down to an earthly witness of the one … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study: December 11

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Don Merritt

A Child is Born Isaiah 9:1-7 This passage falls within a section that runs from 8:1-9:7. The section begins with a discussion about the relationship between the lack of belief inJudahand the resulting invasion of the Assyrians. (8:1-10) It affirms … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Don Merritt

Beginning tomorrow, I thought it would be a good thing to post my class notes for Sunday Bible Study. I will continue to do so for the forseeable future, excepting Christmas Day. These class notes are handed out to those … Continue reading →