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What Was She Thinking?

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, I must find a home for you, where you will be well provided for. Now Boaz, with whose women you have worked, is a relative of ours. Tonight he will be winnowing barley on … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on Mark” Released Today

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

I have added our study of the gospel of Mark to my website for free download for anyone interested. You may download HERE

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Naomi’s Reaction

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ruth 2:18-22 After the events of Ruth 2:1-17, Ruth returns home with the grain she had obtained from her gleaning in the fields of Boaz. First, she gives the leftovers from her meal to Naomi to eat, and then Naomi, … Continue reading →

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Working in the Fields

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ruth 2:1-17 Chapter 2 begins with a statement: Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a man of standing from the clan of Elimelek, whose name was Boaz. (2:1) This verse seems to come out of left field; it interrupts the … Continue reading →

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Ruth and Boaz, a Story for all Time

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Don Merritt

Are you ready for a little adventure? Good, so am I! The Old Testament book of Ruth is often used as a women’s Bible study, and I can see why when it shows the amazing faith of a young widow … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on 1 Corinthians” Released

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

Today I’ve added our study of 1 Corinthians to my “Reflections” series. More coming soon… To download, click HERE

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Some Final Words from Paul

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 16 There is a great deal of historical information in chapter 16, and I would encourage everyone to read it. Yet, for all intents and purposes, the letter was completed in 15:59. I’m saying that based upon its … Continue reading →

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Resurrection: Paul’s final words on the subject… for now

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 15:50-59 Paul completes the section on resurrection in these 10 verses with what is essentially a recap of the entire section. Verse 50 is the transition: I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: March 31, 2018

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Don Merritt

It has been some time since I have written something for this Saturday column; real life seems to have a way of getting in a blogger’s way! Today, I thought I’d do something here that I haven’t even considered doing … Continue reading →

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The Resurrected Body

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 15:35-44a But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will … Continue reading →

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