Tag Archives: Bible study

Bonus Edition!

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I ran a Photo of the Week that asked you what you saw in the photo and many have offered their views. A big thank you to everyone who offered comments, I really appreciate each one of them. As … Continue reading →

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Chapter 12 Winds Up

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

I have made a fool of myself, but you drove me to it. I ought to have been commended by you, for I am not in the least inferior to the “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing. I persevered in demonstrating among you … Continue reading →

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More Boasting

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. (12:1) With this little bit of transition, Paul takes us in to a second subsection in … Continue reading →

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Frugality

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

There’s a word we don’t hear often in the 21st century! We do, however, hear the word “stewardship” occasionally. Isn’t being a good steward about the same thing as being frugal? That really isn’t as easy as it sounds, since … Continue reading →

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Boasting in Weakness

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Paul has been accused of all sorts of things in Corinth. I can fairly say, from the text, that there have been people, false “super-apostles”, who have accused Paul of weakness and inadequacy both real and imagined, … Continue reading →

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False Apostles

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 1-15 When you read these verses, you will see that Paul can be pretty direct in his language, that he doesn’t mind the use of sarcasm, and that he doesn’t always pull his punches. I hope you will … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 20, 2018

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Generous or Selfish? Text: 1 Peter 4:7-14 The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable … Continue reading →

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Opening Salvo

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 10 The first thing we are likely to notice when we turn the page from chapter 9 and start reading chapter 10 is that Paul is no longer talking about giving glory to God by experiencing the blessings … Continue reading →

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A surprising Turn

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

As chapter 10 begins, Paul has started the last section of the letter; it runs through chapter 13. For centuries, scholars have been puzzled by this section, for it really doesn’t seem to fit; this is another section in defense … Continue reading →

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Excel in the Grace of Giving

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 9 In the first 5 verses, Paul wraps up his discussion from chapter 8 about the collection for the church in Jerusalem. In this conclusion, he tells the Corinthians that he has told the people in Macedonia all … Continue reading →

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