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Jesus Comes into View

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 3:21-38 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my … Continue reading →

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Preparing the Way

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 3:1-20 In the first two verses, Luke goes to great pains to let us know that the Word of God came to John in the wilderness in the year 28, but of course the coming of the Word is … Continue reading →

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Jesus Visits the Temple

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Don Merritt

Luke 2:41-52 This is the only story we have about Jesus between His infancy and the beginning of His ministry roughly at age 30. Of course there are theories and tales galore, but this is the only reliable record of … Continue reading →

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Jesus is Presented at the Temple

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

Luke 2:22-40 The Law of Moses required that a male child be circumcised on the eighth day and so Mary and Joseph left Bethlehem and traveled the few miles to Jerusalem for this purpose.  In fact, Luke mentions three ceremonies … Continue reading →

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Jesus IS Born

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

Luke 2:1-21 In due course the time came for Mary to give birth to her son; they named him Jesus, just as the angel had told them. There really is no point in my retelling of the story since it … Continue reading →

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Zechariah’s Song

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

Luke 1:67-80 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 he would serve… And you, my child, … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Song

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord      and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,  for he has been mindful     of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,     for the Mighty … Continue reading →

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Mary Sees Elizabeth

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

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, and Elizabeth was filled with the … Continue reading →

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Mary has a Visitor

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

Luke 1:26-38 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 you ever read legal notices in the newspaper? Years ago … Continue reading →

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The Birth of John is Foretold

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Don Merritt

Luke 1:5-25 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 a priest at the Temple, and she was something of a disgrace for … Continue reading →

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