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John’s Early Days

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

H. Early Life of John the Baptist  Luke 1:57-80 At some point after Mary’s song, it was Zechariah’s turn. His was a prophetic song and though it was primarily about his son, it also included elemental references to the Messiah … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Has a Visitor

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

G.  Mary Visits Elizabeth Luke 1:39-56 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, … Continue reading →

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Mary Gets Some Big News

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Don Merritt

F. Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus  Luke 1:26-38 NAZERETH 5 BC  Six months after Elizabeth became pregnant; the angel Gabriel pays a visit to Mary in Nazareth: “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Have … Continue reading →

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Preparing the Way

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

E. Annunciation of the Rise of John the Baptist  Luke 1:5-25 JERUSALEM Around 6 BC Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were old and well beyond child bearing; they had no children and no hope of ever having children. He was … Continue reading →

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Luke’s Genealogy

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Don Merritt

D. The Genealogy of Jesus   Luke 3:23-38 In contrast to Matthew’s much larger description of Jesus’ baptism, Luke moves right to the result of the baptism. Jesus was baptized and prayed, and when He did the heavens opened, the Spirit … Continue reading →

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Matthew’s Genealogy

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

C. The Genealogy of Jesus Matthew 1:1-17 Matthew begins his telling of the story of Jesus Christ by giving us some vital insight into just exactly who this Jesus guy is, and He is no ordinary man. It is no … Continue reading →

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John’s Conclusion

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Up to this point, we know that … Continue reading →

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John’s Next Point

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

B. John’s Introduction The Middle Part John 1:5-13 Verse 5 begins the next little section of John’s text, a section that continues through verse 13. The theme is that of the manifestation of the Word in this dark world, and … Continue reading →

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John Takes a Strategic View

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

B. John’s Introduction  John 1:1-18 The Beginni9ing John begins his account with the words, “in the beginning” with a very different beginning in mind than we find in Genesis 1:1, for while Genesis begins with the creation, John begins with … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Story Begins

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

Some time back I mentioned that I was thinking about writing a number of posts on the Gospels, all four of them side-by-side; The Fourfold Gospel, as this used to be called.  I am still not sure how to do … Continue reading →

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