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Acquire Wisdom!

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

How much better to get wisdom than gold,    to get insight rather than silver! Proverbs 16:16 This verse begins another collection of wisdom proverbs that continues through 16:23. This collection urges all of us to acquire wisdom, and as you can see, … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Minas

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

Luke 19:11-27 This parable is similar to the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, however while it may be similar, it is unique to Luke. Jesus is still at the home of Zacchaeus when He told this story and … Continue reading →

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Earthly Kings

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

This brief section shows the reader two very important things: First, an earthly king is ordained by God and as such, He exercises authority delegated to him by God. Second, that earthly king must live up to the same standards … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Talents

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Commentators are split on whether or not this Parable in Matthew is the same as the Parable of the Minas in Luke 19 and they are often taught together. However, they are similar, but not the same story and are … Continue reading →

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Mankind Lives Under God

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

A new section begins in the Book of Proverbs, signaled by the last verse in Chapter 15: Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,    and humility comes before honor. (15:33) The first 9 verses of Chapter 16 set out the principle that … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Ten Virgins

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

Matthew 25:1-13 Matthew 25 contains three parables, and they all have the same meaning: The Lord may return at any moment: make sure you are ready if He comes today! My plan for these three parables is to take them … Continue reading →

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Advice From Gid

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

I have mentioned “Yahweh” verses a couple of times already in our study of Proverbs- there are 9 of them in Chapter 15. A Yahweh verse is simply a verse that is provided as a direct insight into God’s thinking … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Feast- 2

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

This is a continuation of our discussion of the Parable of the Wedding Feast that was started last time. I would recommend that if you haven’t done so, you should read that post before reading this one for best results. … Continue reading →

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Wisdom and Cheerfulness

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

These are some interesting proverbs as they link wisdom to cheerfulness and/or lack of wisdom with unease. The first one, verse 12 shows those who resent correction avoiding the wise, so great is their resentment. Verse 13 shows cheerfulness as … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Feast – 1

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, … Continue reading →

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