Tag Archives: Bible study

A Time of Waiting

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 1:12-26 After the ascension of our Lord, the disciples walked the half mile or so back to the city where they entered their lodgings. There they joined the women who had followed Jesus from Galilee, His mother Mary and … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God: Husbands and Wives

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 5:21-33 These are some of the most wonderful and amazing verses in all of Scripture, yet sadly, they are among the least understood, for over the years many have seen fit to twist them to their own personal purposes, … Continue reading →

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The Story Begins

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 1:1-11 As I mentioned earlier, Luke begins his second book with a prelude, much like the one with which he began his gospel (1:1-3). Again, he addresses himself to a man named Theophilus. Sadly, there is no way for … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Acts

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself to … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God in Community: But I’m an Introvert!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

The other day, I asked for your comments at the end of the post “Naked Before God: In Community (2)”, and I would like to thank those of you who commented. The reason I asked was that I believe that … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God: In Community (2)

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Don Merritt

It is vitally important for each of us to realize that our relationships with God are always in the development process; they are organic and alive. They must be cared for, nurtured and attended to; they suffer setbacks when they … Continue reading →

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Nakedness, Tough Guys and False Expectations

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Don Merritt

The tough guys never bothered me in Junior High School; that is something you should understand right from the first. Yet even though they didn’t bother me, they bothered everyone else, unless you were one of my friends. I was … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God: In Community

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Don Merritt

There’s a title you don’t see every day! Up to this point we have been discussing being naked before God in our own personal worship, individually; just God and you. This can and should be a wonderful time, regularly observed. … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God and Spiritual Discipline

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

Have you ever heard someone say something like… “This morning while I was in the shower it came to me that…”? Maybe you’ve had something like that happen yourself; I know I have. I wonder why that is… Maybe things … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God: Trials and Tribulations

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

Praying in true humility can be difficult for us, particularly early in our Christian walk, yet for many of us, getting through the trials and tribulations of this life may be even more difficult. These are times of disappointments, problems, … Continue reading →