Tag Archives: Bible

Jude: An Introduction

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jude is a strange little letter, nestled between 3 John and Revelation. It is seldom quoted, and sermons and studies of it are rarer still. It could be that it is neglected because of its size, only 25 verses, or … Continue reading →

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A New Adventure Begins

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

Earlier today I posted about some of the projects I’m working on and ended up by mentioning that the most urgent one is to figure out what to blog about next.  Several of you had suggestions which I very much … Continue reading →

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Works in Progress

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ve been looking over my ongoing projects here and taking stock of things. I’ve posted the second Reflections study on my website, so now Colossians and 1,2 and 3 John are available for download, with 1 & 2 Peter in … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 1,2 and 3 John Released

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

  I wanted to let you know that I have posted the next item in my “Reflections” series, this one is 1,2 and 3 John.  Same deal as last time, just click the link below or the image on the … Continue reading →

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Drinking Deeply

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Earlier today, I posted about Ezekiel 47:1-12, a story about a river the prophet saw coming out from the temple, the very place God was said to dwell on earth. Everywhere that river flowed, from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea, … Continue reading →

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The River

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ezekiel 47:1-12 Today I though it might be fun to try something a little different, and tell a story that comes from the prophet Ezekiel.  Beginning in chapter 40, there is a description of how things will be when Israel … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts on Philippians

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

Philippians 4:10-23 Paul closes out his letter in this final part of chapter four. This is largely a personal message to the Philippians, and there are some things about it that we can learn, especially if we keep the theme … Continue reading →

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Great Advice

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, … Continue reading →

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It’s the Truth

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are times when I wonder about things; times when I wonder if God is mad at me, or if he will listen to me or answer my pleas… There are times when it seems like He won’t; that He … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in the Lord Always

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your … Continue reading →

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