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Chapter 16 Moves to a Conclusion

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

Looking Forward: Gray hair is a crown of splendor;    it is attained in the way of righteousness. (16:31) Living to old age was the mark of a special blessing in the days of Solomon, as relatively few lived long enough to … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Tree

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

Some time back I came upon a scene; this tree grabbed my attention because it was unusual… The unusual thing about the tree isn’t the scar, but how well it has done in spite of the injury it sustained.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for a Saturday

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

The other day I received a comment from Pete left on my post Earthly Kings. It was a great comment that raises so many timely and important questions for those of us in the USA, and they are just as … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Good Samaritan

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

Luke 10: 25-37 Jesus is confronted by an “expert in the law” who asks what he must to “inherit eternal life”. Jesus, as He often did, answered with a question: “What is written in the law; how do you read … Continue reading →

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Troublemakers

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 16:26-30 This battery of verses deal with people who may find themselves being considered troublemakers for the community at large. The appetite of laborers works for them;    their hunger drives them on. (v. 26) Hunger might motivate a person to … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Matthew 25: 31-46 This is the third parable in Matthew Chapter 25, and oddly enough, many scholars do not even include it as a parable. These seem to take the position that it is more of a prophecy than a … Continue reading →

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Acquire Wisdom!

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

How much better to get wisdom than gold,    to get insight rather than silver! Proverbs 16:16 This verse begins another collection of wisdom proverbs that continues through 16:23. This collection urges all of us to acquire wisdom, and as you can see, … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: March 3, 2026

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

A chilly morning…

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The Parable of the Minas

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

Luke 19:11-27 This parable is similar to the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, however while it may be similar, it is unique to Luke. Jesus is still at the home of Zacchaeus when He told this story and … Continue reading →

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Earthly Kings

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

This brief section shows the reader two very important things: First, an earthly king is ordained by God and as such, He exercises authority delegated to him by God. Second, that earthly king must live up to the same standards … Continue reading →

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