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Sunday Class Notes: December 29

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

Today, we complete Messianic Prophecy with the fulfillment of a prophecy about a whole new age… The Great Day Joel 2:28-32 Joel, like the other prophets we have studied, has predicted bad times ahead because of the unbelief and … Continue reading →

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White as snow

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

There’s something about fresh snow that’s sort of comforting, although it also seems a little dangerous at the same time. Yes, it is cold, and it can be uncomfortable physically, and heaven knows I’m not all that crazy about … Continue reading →

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Important or Just Urgent?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” 1 Peter 1:3 Here is … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Christmas Eve…Ever!

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

I was 10 years old on December 24, 1968: Christmas Eve! I was sure excited, as any self-respecting 10-year-old would be on Christmas Eve, but that year was to be different for me. My family didn’t watch TV on … Continue reading →

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A New Covenant

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Among Us

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

“The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Matthew 23:11-12 We usually don’t think of the greatest in our midst as being our … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: December 22

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Crucifixion Psalm 22 This is an amazing Psalm, one of agony, desperation… and victory. It is entirely fulfilled in the crucifixion of Jesus, and it contains details of what the crucified person endures before they die, that are amazing. … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on The Postmodern Mystic:
http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/jpeg/PIA15226.jpg Don Merrritt has a wonderful Christian Blog called “Life Reference“, and today posted some thoughts about the Christmas spirit (The Attitude of Jesus) that prompted me to comment. I’ve been a subscriber for…

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The Attitude of Jesus

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over … Continue reading →

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Finding Shelter

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Where do we find shelter? In modern life, people seek shelter and refuge in many places, for instance many seek it in money and possessions. Others might seek it in a relationship with a loved one, while others might seek … Continue reading →