Tag Archives: Bible

Why do we worry?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’  For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.  But seek … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: September 8

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

Superior Sacrifice, part 2 Today’s Text:    Hebrews 10 Introduction Chapter 10 is a continuation of the discussion of the Superior Sacrifice brought by Jesus Christ that was the subject of chapter 9.  This continuation is made clear in verse 1 … Continue reading →

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Life to the full

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

life to the full; isn’t that what everyone wants?  The question is where to find such life… We often run here and there looking for life.  We may try to find it in our vocation, or in our family, or … Continue reading →

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Save us O Lord

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Don Merritt
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Prayer

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

“{ray that you will not fall into temptation.” Luke 22:40b Jesus gave this instruction to his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane on that fateful night and then went a little further up the path to pray himself. His disciples … Continue reading →

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Another Look

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I blogged about this picture, and I told about its role in our dining room.  Thinking about it some more, it occurs to me that it has another story to tell.  This story begins with questions, and the questions … Continue reading →

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Shout!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph!  For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. Psalm 47:1-2 It’s so easy for us to lose sight of how things really … Continue reading →

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Covenant-keeping, an essential aspect of Christian teaching

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

To continue with our discussion of Biblical covenants, we come to an essential aspect of covenants: Covenant-keeping.  To introduce this concept, it is helpful for us to realize that the ancient Hebrews had a special word for this: hesed.  Hesed means … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: September 1

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Don Merritt

Superior Sacrifice, part 1   Today’s Text:     Hebrews 9 Introduction   The New Covenant is superior to the Old Covenant according to the book of Hebrews.  It has two elements that make it superior; a superior High Priest (5-7) and … Continue reading →

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What can we learn today?

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Don Merritt

I have been working on a class about spiritual gifts lately; it’s going to be a good one I think… As I go through the texts and materials on the subject, I’ve been struck by something that I didn’t anticipate: … Continue reading →

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