Tag Archives: Bible study

Off to a Fast Start

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

To a large degree, chapter one is an introduction to the letter. In the first two verses, Paul identifies himself and addresses his recipients in his usual style, and then he jumps into his introduction beginning in verse 3. These … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Ephesians

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

It has now been a few weeks since we completed our tour of Mark’s gospel, and it’s time to go on another tour, so we might just as well visit Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. This letter, probably written sometime … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast: August 18, 2014

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

The Old Photograph This past week, I came to discover an old photograph taken of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad back in the 1870’s. Tune in now to hear how this came about, and the lessons I learned in … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Our Recent Study

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

As I sit at my computer this morning, I can see out the window the brightening orange sky through the branches of the pine trees as the sun just begins to come up on the horizon, and as I reflect … Continue reading →

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The Sheep and the Goats

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Matthew 25:31-46 Today we reach the final passage in the Oliver Discourse, the parable of the sheep and goats. In this parable, Jesus is painting for us a picture of His return, and the assembling of all people for judgment. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast: August 4, 2014

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jesus’ Imperative Commands The other day I asked you consider the imperative voice commands that Jesus gave us, and how they relate to Matthew 25, and told you we’d discuss them in this morning’s podcast… well here we are! Let’s … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Talents

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

Matthew 25:14-30 Before we get started, let’s remember our context, Jesus is still giving His answer to this question: “what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” (24:3). Also, please don’t forget this … Continue reading →

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Ten Virgins

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus continues the Discourse through chapter 25, which consists of three parables, the first of which we’ll take a look at in a moment. Before we do, I think it would be helpful for us to review what … Continue reading →

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Next Question!

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

Matthew 24:36-44 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: History of the Siege f Jerusalem

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

The secular historical record contains an account of the siege of Jerusalem that is simply amazing to read in light of our study of Jesus’ prophetic words in Matthew 24. I would strongly encourage anyone following this study to read this … Continue reading →