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Kingdoms in Conflict

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) Who would persecute someone for righteousness? The answer is more simple than it might seem: Someone who is opposed to the kingdom … Continue reading →

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Peace Now!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the peacemakers,    for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)   Everybody can figure out what a peacemaker is… but what is someone who is not a peacemaker?   They could be a lot of things, … Continue reading →

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Heart Trouble!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the pure in heart,    for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8) A person who is ‘pure in heart’ is someone who is going to place a high priority on doing things the right way.  This is not a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: January 22

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

Cleaning House   Today’s Text:              John 2:13-22 Introduction   This is an account of Jesus clearing theTemple.  John includes three such accounts (possibly four) while the Synoptics have two (Mark only has one).  Since Jewish men were obligated to attend … Continue reading →

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Meekness as Strength

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the meek,    for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) Being “meek” is not often thought of as strength, but in fact it is.  If a person is meek, they are not prideful… they are humble.  In a … Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are those who mourn,    for they will be comforted.”  (Matthew 5:4) OK, I’ll admit that you may not think of someone who is mourning as being happy or joyous; in fact you might say that mourning is just the … Continue reading →

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Poor in spirit; great in reward

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “ (Matthew 5:3) What is happiness?  Happiness is being poor in spirit… this sounds a little counter-intuitive doesn’t it? Please understand that the word “blessed” is another … Continue reading →

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What are you hungry for?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,    for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6) What do you hunger for: righteousness or evil? To hunger and thirst for righteousness means to fill one’s mind, time and life with things … Continue reading →

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Harmony

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” (1Peter 3:8) It’s a great burden to carry if you are someone who is always right; it’s an even greater burden … Continue reading →

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Too Much to Carry

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13) Have you ever had to carry a heavy load for a long distance? I remember one time in … Continue reading →

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