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Paul’s Prayer for Philemon

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Don Merritt

I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in … Continue reading →

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Paul Opens His Letter

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker— also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier—and to the church that meets in your home: Grace and peace to you from God our Father … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Philemon

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: February 25, 2018

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: The Image of God and Temptation Text: Genesis 2:15-17 The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on Acts” Released

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Today I have released  Reflections on Acts. As is the case with all of the documents in this series, this one contains the entire set of my posts on the book of Acts edited together into a book format in a … Continue reading →

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What’s Next?

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Having completed our review of the book of Acts, I’ve been thinking about where to go next here on The Life Project. I want to write something relevant, something that makes sense of the world around us, the events that … Continue reading →

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The Gospel Unchained

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 28:17-31 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! Acts 28:30-31 Luke … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Adventures in Malta

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 28:1-16 It was a cold and rainy day when the 276 souls arrived on the island of Malta after the shipwreck, and the people on the island were very kind to them, seeing to their needs. Since it was … Continue reading →

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Shipwrecked!

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 27:27-44 The storm had been going on 14 days, and the crew and passengers, 276 in all had not eaten. The crew discovered that they were most likely approaching land, but since it was night, they could see nothing, … Continue reading →

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Perils of the Sea

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

  Acts 27:1-26 We know from the text that Luke was with Paul on the trip to Rome; no one else who might have been with Paul on the voyage is named in the text. In the first 12 verses, … Continue reading →

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