Tag Archives: Bible

Follow the way of love

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 1 Corinthians 14:1 Which road are we on today? The way of love?  Hopefully we all are. Isn’t this interesting?  Follow the way of love and desire the gift … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget this Sunday!

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

Don’t forget to check in this Sunday to Sunday Class Notes right here at Life Reference!  That’s when we will begin our look at the Olivet Discourse of Jesus.  What is the Olivet Discourse, you ask?  It is the major … Continue reading →

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Morning Stillness

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

The morning was cool, damp and still as I walked in the meadow listening.  The cry of a bird rose from the distant woods and then silence returned as I began to pray.  I was filled with gratitude for all … Continue reading →

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Words are funny things

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Don Merritt

If you are a frequent visitor here, you may have noticed that from time to time I go off on a rant about a word or word usage.  Now you must understand that when I do this, I usually have … Continue reading →

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Prophet and Covenant

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

The nature of History History is always an interesting subject, for it contains events that hold lasting significance. It is not merely a collection of all events that have ever taken place… such a collection would be impossible, in fact. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: September 29

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Let brotherly love remain” Today’s Text               Hebrews 13 Introduction This final chapter of Hebrews begins by continuing the practical exhortations and instructions that began in chapter 12.  It concludes with the ethical admonitions and personal information that the epistles of … Continue reading →

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Church “Retreat”

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

This weekend I am away at a church “retreat,” can you believe that? That I, of all people, would go to a “retreat?” Who came up with the idea that the church ever retreats? There is not a single word in … Continue reading →

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Proclaim His Praise

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

    It is good to praise the Lord     and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning     and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre     and the melody of the harp. Psalm … Continue reading →

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A Thrilling Announcement!

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’ve been thinking for the past few days about what should follow in “Sunday Class Notes” here on this blog.  This coming Sunday, September 29 will see the last installment of my Hebrews notes which have been running for some … Continue reading →

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Covenant Oath Swearing

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

  T prepare us for a discussion of prophet and covenant, we need to take a quick look at the covenant oath… Back in the ancient Middle East, it was customary for the two sides entering into a covenant to … Continue reading →

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