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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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Wonder

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

Do we have time to look upon the creation around us with the wonder of a small child? The pair on the left are looking out across the Potomac River and seeing the hills of the far shore; an amazing … Continue reading →

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Why is the Bible so hard to understand?

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

I hear it a lot; the Bible is hard to understand, difficult to follow or so complicated.  The Old Testament prophets are difficult to comprehend and the book of Revelation requires a Ph. D. to understand… I just can’t get … Continue reading →

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Major Covenants of the Old Testament, part 2

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Old Covenant   Today we will cover the last of the three main covenants of the Old Testament, the Old Covenant.  Note that there is a difference between Old Testament and Old Covenant. The Old Testament is the collection of records … Continue reading →

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Where do we have our treasure?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

There’s a lot of cash in this picture! 1.3 million German Marks to be exact… yippiee!!! There’s a problem, however.  They don’t use Marks these days, they use Euros.  There’s another problem.  When these bills were the lawful currency, they … Continue reading →

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“As it was in the days of Noah…”

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

“…so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.” Matthew 24:37 The days of Noah were filled with evil and so are the times we live in! How many times I have heard this quoted as “proof” … Continue reading →

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Are we done for?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

One day last week I happened by the front desk here in the building and I heard the lady behind the desk talking with another lady who had just come in.  The gist of what I overheard was that there … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: September 22

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

Discipline! Today’s Text:              Hebrews 12 Introduction This chapter begins with the word “therefore” connecting it with what has just preceded it. “These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned … Continue reading →

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You are God!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Lord, you have been our dwelling place     throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born     or you brought forth the whole world,     from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Psalm 90:1-2 God is our dwelling place, our refuge… our all.  Even … Continue reading →

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Love and Faithfulness

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;     love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,     who walk in the light of your presence, Lord. Psalm 89:14-15 The ancients understood what these verses mean and … Continue reading →

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