Tag Archives: Applied Theology

Are we making disciples?

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

We as Christians have been called to make disciples (Matt. 28:18-20) are we doing so?  For many, maybe most for that matter, the concept of “making disciples” seems a little bit abstract; kind of hard to nail down as a … Continue reading →

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Lesson from the day

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

Today is April 14th, and quite a bit has happened on April 14th over the years.  For example, in 1775 the first anti-slavery society was formed, in 1860 the first pony express letters reached San Francisco.  In 1865 Abraham Lincoln … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Gift of All

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

I thought that it might be a good idea to re-blog this post from last October; it’s one of the very first on this blog, since we celebrated Resurrection Sunday yesterday.  Why is Jesus’ resurrection an amazing and awesome thing? … 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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