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Wednesday Class Notes: March 9, 2022

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Don Merritt

Praying in true humility can be difficult for us, particularly early in our Christian walk, yet for many of us, getting through the trials and tribulations of this life may be even more difficult. These are times of disappointments, problems, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: February 23, 2022

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Don Merritt

You might have thought after our last time that it’s all well and good to discuss nakedness in the Old Testament, but we live under the New Testament, and many things changed because of what Jesus has taught and accomplished … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: February 16, 2022

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Don Merritt

Nakedness in Scripture is actually a fascinating study that very few undertake these days, because it may sound to many like something that appeals to some sort of prurient interest. I can recall vividly the way undergrads reacted when I … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: January 5, 2022

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Don Merritt

Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: December 29, 2021

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: 12/22/21

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Don Merritt

Chapter 11 of Hebrews is a discourse on active faith; interesting when you consider that it comes right after the warnings of chapter 10 against losing our faith. Who said faith and works were mutually exclusive? That faith and works … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: December 15, 2021

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Don Merritt

The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. Otherwise, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: December 8, 2021

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Don Merritt

Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place. Behind the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: December 1, 2021 

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Don Merritt

Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: November 24, 2021 

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Don Merritt

The story of Jesus and Melchizedek doesn’t begin here at the beginning of Hebrews 7; it goes all the way back to Genesis and the story of Abraham. Our author has mentioned earlier in the letter how all of this … Continue reading →

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