Tag Archives: Bible

Live in Christ Alone

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive through … Continue reading →

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Angels in the fields at night

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,     and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”  Luke 2:14 Thus sang the angelic host as they announced the birth of the King of kings.  No doubt you have noticed … Continue reading →

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Guilt and Forgiveness

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

Over the years, I have seen a lot, heard a lot and read a lot.  Believe it or not, I’ve listened and observed more than I have spoken, for I am quiet by nature.  One thing that I have observed is … Continue reading →

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Can I have a word please?

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the … Continue reading →

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No Room at the Inn

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Don Merritt

 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.  And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: December 15

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Suffering Servant Isaiah 53 In Isaiah 53, the prophet describes for us a servant who would be despised, rejected and die; with the result of saving many.  The poem here actually begins with verse 13 of the preceding chapter… … Continue reading →

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God’s Vineyard

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

Isaiah 5:1-7 Introduction This passage is a parable. A teacher may use a parable to aid his hearer to recognize his own sin by separating the hearer from the story; that is to draw them into the story before they … Continue reading →

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Empires and Systems

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

There was a time when the greatest and most powerful empire of all time sat astride the known world and ruled with an iron fist, but that empire’s rule was different that those that had gone before it, because they … Continue reading →

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Unity, Debate and Leadership

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’ve really enjoyed the response to several of my recent posts, including the ones related to yesterday’s post about unity, and the new round of comments on my older post about debating. Most of the comments are supportive, some take … Continue reading →

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Light of the World

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to … Continue reading →

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