Tag Archives: Bible study

A Word on the Discipline of Theology

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

I often read and hear Christians say that they don’t like theology or that they don’t want to hear about it or study it; they just want to hear about… (fill in the rest). I also hear others who say … Continue reading →

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Antioch

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 11:19-30 Once again in these verses, we see the result of the persecution that forced so many believers to flee Jerusalem; they were dispersed a long way, and they took the gospel with them. Naturally, those who fled Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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“Peter, you did what?”

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 11:1-18 Having grown up in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood, I learned firsthand of the old Jewish attitudes about associating with Gentiles. Most of my friends were Jewish; they didn’t see any problem with us Gentiles, and for the most … Continue reading →

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Dawn of a New Age

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 10:23-48 “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” Peter and some other believers left the morning after the vision … Continue reading →

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Cornelius and Peter Have Visions

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 10:1-23 Cornelius was a Roman, a Gentile, and a man who believed in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; but he was not a Jew. He was a good man, who did many charitable works for the needy, … Continue reading →

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A Peaceful Interlude

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:32-43 In the beginning, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was preached in Jerusalem, and as it was preached, thousands came to believe and followed the Way. Yet, this was not to be a local thing, and God forced the … Continue reading →

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Saul’s Early Steps

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:20-31 After Saul regained his strength, he began to move about Damascus; he started preaching the Gospel in the synagogues there, to the amazement of everyone. His preaching became more and more powerful, and he taught that Jesus was … Continue reading →

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Saul Meets Jesus

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:1-19 Luke has been telling us about the road trip adventures of Phillip, and now it would seem that Saul is about to hit the road as well. He has continued his persecution of the disciples in Jerusalem, and … Continue reading →

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Phillip Has a New Friend

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 8:26-40 In this scene, Phillip has gone from Samaria, and is travelling south on the “desert” road between Jerusalem and Gaza. While many scholars would use this as a time to float theories about which road he took toward … Continue reading →

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The Singular story of Simon

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 8:9-23 Luke tells us about a man named Simon who had gained quite a following because of his sorcery; it would seem that he was a master of the arts of magic. When Phillip and others came into the … Continue reading →

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