Tag Archives: Applied Theology

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 →

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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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A Random Thought

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well, Happy Saturday! I thought that I would do something entirely different today, and run with a quote from C.S. Lewis who is one of the foremost Christian theologians of the 20th century. Here, Lewis expresses his thoughts about those … Continue reading →

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Light of the World

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Don Merritt

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to … Continue reading →

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Want to save the world?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Don Merritt

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:17) Have you ever met someone who was out to save the world? Such people are very enthusiastic, … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Evil Around Us

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Don Merritt

The other day (Thursday the 8th) I had this brilliant idea that I could re-post a series of news articles about really ugly incidents that haven’t quite made a big splash in the National or World news pages and then … 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 →

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Evil on the Rise: Another Story

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Don Merritt

I made a rash decision! I rashly decided to find news stories that would answer the question, “Is Evil on the Rise?” I did so when I read the story from Canada that I’ve already posted. When you actually go … Continue reading →