Tag Archives: Bible study

Paul, Romans and Legal Rights

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 22:22-29 As Paul addressed the mob, things went along for a short time in calm, and then he mentioned taking the Gospel to the Gentiles, and the mob went wild, demanding Paul’s murder. The Roman commander ordered Paul taken … Continue reading →

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Riot in Jerusalem

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 21:27-22:21 When the seven days were nearly over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, shouting, “Fellow Israelites, help us! This is the man who teaches … Continue reading →

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Lines Crossed

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 21:17-26 When Paul arrived in Jerusalem he was warmly greeted, and the next day he reported to James and the elders of the church about his adventures among the Gentiles. They received his report with joy, and no doubt … Continue reading →

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Paul Heads to Jerusalem

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 21:1-16 After the long farewell to the elders in Ephesus, Paul and his party returned to the ship and set sail. Much of this passage tells of the ports of call along the way, and in some instances of … Continue reading →

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Bad Moon Rising

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

 “Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of any of you. For I have not hesitated … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Mindset

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life … Continue reading →

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Paul Reflects on His Ministry

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

 From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia. I served … Continue reading →

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A Long-Winded Sermon

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 20:1-12 Today, most of us consider a long sermon to be somewhere from 35 to 40 minutes, but the Apostle Paul gives comfort to any modern-day preacher who is hearing about long sermons from critics, for Paul in this … Continue reading →

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Meditation, part 1

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

Introduction It will come as a surprise to many today to know that meditation is a Christian spiritual practice, for most of us associate meditation with Eastern metaphysics or New Age practice.  In truth, meditation in various forms is practiced … Continue reading →

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A Mob in Ephesus

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 19:23-41 Taking a look at the heavenly chess board, we have seen in the last few posts that God has launched a major offensive in the province of Asia, with Ephesus as the strategic central point of His operations. … Continue reading →

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