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Saturday Edition

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back and happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is going well so far, as we continue our FAQ’s about spiritual gifts; here are the next two questions… What is the difference between spiritual gifts and natural talents? To begin … Continue reading →

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Why did God give us spiritual gifts?

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now we continue with our spiritual gifts FAQ’s, this time, a big question! There are six main reasons God has given us spiritual gifts: To glorify Himself God has given us gifts so that we might exalt His name, that … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts: FAQ’s

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

Good morning and welcome back! As I mentioned yesterday, we’ll begin with some questions that I’ve been asked frequently by students who desire to know more about spiritual gifts. Do I get to choose my own gift? The short answer … Continue reading →

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Now What?

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ve been thinking, always dangerous, since I wrote this morning’s post Glory and Honor, and I’ve come to the conclusion that more needs to be written here on the subject of spiritual gifts. Yes, I’ll admit that I’ve been thinking … Continue reading →

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A Final Thought on John’s Gospel

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

When I was a boy, I read a book about the life of Jesus, and it really got my attention. As I thought about it, and as I thought about this Jesus guy, I really had no problem believing that … Continue reading →

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“Do You Love Me?”

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 21 Chapter 20 is John’s record of events concerning the risen Christ in Jerusalem; chapter 21 is John’s story from Galilee.  Why the disciples had traveled there isn’t given, but it makes sense that they wouldn’t be staying on … Continue reading →

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The Tomb is Empty!

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 20 Last time, our lesson closed when Pilate finally sent Jesus away to be crucified.  Now we pick up the story after the crucifixion has been completed, on the first day of the new week with Mary Magdalene went … Continue reading →

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The Verdict

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 19:1-16 These verses comprise one of the most amazing narratives in all of world literature.  They tell a terrible story of betrayal, hypocrisy, and weakness, evil and hate, yet through this quagmire of politics, dishonesty and intrigue God’s great … Continue reading →

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On Trial

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 18:28-40 Our story has progressed from where we left off last week.  Jesus and the disciples left the upper room and went to the garden where Jesus was arrested while at prayer.  His response to their demand for him … Continue reading →

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Jesus Prays

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 17 This is the longest recorded prayer of Jesus in the entire New Testament.  Jesus is clearly one who prays a great deal, and we can gain a great deal of insight into prayer in this chapter.  For the … Continue reading →

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