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Jesus Takes a Stroll

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Don Merritt

Matthew 14:22-36 This is a familiar story; actually it serves as the ending of the story of the feeding of the 5,000, connected as it is with the previous passage. Since it is a familiar narrative, and since you have … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: December 16, 2015

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Don Merritt

This morning’s sky, just at sunrise…

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Jesus Steps Out of the Spotlight…

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Don Merritt

…and the crowds went with Him! Matthew 14:13-21 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. (14:13) When Jesus heard about … Continue reading →

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“Sorry, we don’t have any vacancies”

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Don Merritt

 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.  And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no … Continue reading →

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John the Baptist Attends a Party

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Don Merritt

Matthew 14:1-12 This passage is the last in the section of Matthew’s Gospel that began in 11:2 in which were have seen the growing misunderstanding and rejection of Jesus and His message of the Kingdom of heaven. In this passage, … Continue reading →

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Prophets, Hometowns and Honor

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Don Merritt

When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. “Isn’t this the … Continue reading →

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“Have you understood all these things?”

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

“Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good … Continue reading →

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O Come, O Come… for a Monday Morning

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

A couple of weeks back i had a post on this song; an amazing song. Today I have a video to share with you, and I think you’re going to like it, for not only is this a great song, … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of Heaven is like…

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is … Continue reading →

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Jesus Explains the Parable of the Weeds

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

Matthew 13:36-43 Jesus told the Parable of the Weeds to the crowd in 13:24-30, and we covered it a couple posts back. At the end, I gave a simplified and “practical” or “every day” kind of explanation and mentioned that … Continue reading →

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