Tag Archives: Bible history

Bonus Post: Mark Got to Write a Gospel?

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

How did that happen? Unlike Matthew and John, Mark was not an eyewitness to most of the scenes he described, in fact there is only circumstantial evidence that he was present at any of them. He was not an apostle, … Continue reading →

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Jude: An Introduction

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jude is a strange little letter, nestled between 3 John and Revelation. It is seldom quoted, and sermons and studies of it are rarer still. It could be that it is neglected because of its size, only 25 verses, or … 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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What Happened Next in the Garden?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Don Merritt

or… how to get kicked out of Paradise If you haven’t read my first post about the Garden, you might want to click here before you continue. Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden in perfect fellowship with … Continue reading →

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