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Weekly Bible Study Notes: August 25, 2021

Posted on August 25, 2021 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 who … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: August 22, 2021

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Don Merritt

I want you to know how hard I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: August 18, 2021

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Don Merritt

John 18:28-40 Our story has progressed from where we left off last time.  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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Weekly Bible Study Notes: August 11, 2021

Posted on August 11, 2021 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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Sunday Sermon Notes: August 8, 2021

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Don Merritt

Ruth 4:1-12 After Ruth left Boaz and returned to the place where she and Naomi were staying, Boaz went to town. He stopped at the town gates where the Elders were to be found, which was a customary place for … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: August 4, 2021

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Don Merritt

John 16:5-16 In 15:1-17 Jesus taught the disciples about relationships within the community of believers and instructed them it would be characterized by love.  In 15:18-16:4 He taught about the relationship between the community of believers and the world, saying … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: July 25, 2021

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Don Merritt

Ruth 2 Chapter 2 begins with a statement: Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a man of standing from the clan of Elimelek, whose name was Boaz. (2:1) This verse seems to come out of left field; it interrupts the … Continue reading →

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Why I DON’T Use King James- Redux

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Don Merritt

Here’s another one that I’ve mentioned in recent posts, I may as well share this as well, from March of 2014… Long ago I grew accustomed to receiving “hate” emails from KJV fans.  I should have kept them, because I’m … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Don Merritt

In vv. 12-14 Paul gives some instructions relating to some of the men who were on the road at the time of his writing, and then comes to the key verse that sums everything up in one sentence: Our people … Continue reading →

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Paul Gives us Some Extra Insight

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Don Merritt

At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because … Continue reading →

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