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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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New Testament ‘Hesed’… Part 2

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Don Merritt

Service: Breadth and Range The lifestyle of the ancient church is demonstrated, at least in concept, by the numerous terms used in the New Testament texts to describe various types of servants. In all cases, these were people who put … Continue reading →

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New Covenant ‘Hesed’ part 1

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Don Merritt

Introduction             You will remember the word hesed from our discussion of the Old Testament.  It is the word used most often to describe God in the Old Testament.  You will also recall that it has two elements: keeping covenant, and aiding … Continue reading →

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The New Covenant, part 2

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

New Covenant Terms In the Old Covenant, Man’s promises were the terms of the covenant: Man’s obligations.  That these obligations needed to be kept was obvious, and those obligations are clearly listed.  What are our obligations (terms or stipulations) living … Continue reading →

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Final Comments

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing … Continue reading →

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The New Covenant, part 1    

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said:“Sacrifice and offering you did not desire,but a body you prepared for me;with burnt offerings and sin offeringsyou were not pleased.Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the … Continue reading →

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Leaders

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no … Continue reading →

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