Tag Archives: Christian

Photo of the Week: September 8, 2016

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Don Merritt
Posted in Photo of the Week | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Once for All

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. Otherwise, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Last Will and Testament

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

In the case of a will, it is necessary to prove the death of the one who made it, because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Those Who Mourn

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

Most of the time, we don’t associate blessing with mourning; maybe we should rethink this… Matthew didn’t actually say what those blessed ones are mourning; it could be the loss of a loved one, it could be the loss of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Photo of the Week: August 31, 2016

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Don Merritt
Posted in Photo of the Week | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

A Programming Note

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Don Merritt

By the time this is published, I will be flying out to the West Coast to visit family in the LA area. As a consequence I will not be at my duty station for a few days, and won’t be … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Superior Sacrifice – Superior Covenant

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Don Merritt

But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

“Reflections on Jude” Released

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Don Merritt

As I mentioned last week, I have completed and posted “Reflections on Jude” today, and it is now available for download HERE. The link will take you to the “Publications” page of my website where you can choose from several … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Tabernacle Worship

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Don Merritt

Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place. Behind the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

The old is no more

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Don Merritt

For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another. But God found fault with the people and said: “The days are coming, declares the Lord,     when I will make a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments