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Paul’s Love for the Thessalonians

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

1Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 Paul takes this opportunity to express his love for the church, as he laments his absence; he misses them. He has wanted to return to them, but Satan has prevented it. Oh how I wish he would have … Continue reading →

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Reminders of Paul’s Visit

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

1Thessalonians 2:1-16 At first glance, this is an odd section; is this part of the introduction or has Paul been challenged somehow? Has someone called him a fraud since he left them? When he wrote to the Galatians and Corinthians, … Continue reading →

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Greetings and Thanksgiving

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

1Thessalonians 1 Paul begins the letter with the customary greeting, identifying himself along with Silas and Timothy as its source. I highly doubt that the three of them co-wrote the letter; however Silas and Timothy had actually spent more time … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 14:6

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. I used to listen to the Art Bell Show on the radio; it was always interesting and fun to listen to. Mr. Bell always had interesting … Continue reading →

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Paul Writes to Thessalonica

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

Actually, Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica at least twice. The letters that Paul wrote to that church are much discussed today, if for all of the wrong reasons, and since I haven’t covered them here before, I thought … Continue reading →

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Glorious

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Don Merritt

John 21:1-14 The disciples got out of the city and went back to Galilee, probably a smart move. One evening at the Sea of Galilee, Peter suddenly announced that he was going fishing, and all seven of them got into … Continue reading →

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Kingdom on a Cross

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jesus was the very embodiment of the Kingdom of God; we know that for certain. Everywhere He went He preached the Kingdom, healed the sick, made the lame walk, restored sight to the blind and chased out demons: The Kingdom … Continue reading →

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The King on Trial

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 13:10

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. Have you ever known someone who is always involved in controversy, arguments and disputes? Have you ever wondered why they have so much trouble? … Continue reading →

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The Problem When Jesus Arrived

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come upon you … Continue reading →