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Elizabeth Has a Visitor

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

G.  Mary Visits Elizabeth Luke 1:39-56 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflections: December 14, 2025

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

Putting the joy into the day.

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Mary Gets Some Big News

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Don Merritt

F. Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus  Luke 1:26-38 NAZERETH 5 BC  Six months after Elizabeth became pregnant; the angel Gabriel pays a visit to Mary in Nazareth: “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Have … Continue reading →

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It’s Christmas Time Again…

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

…so it’s time to get ready! I thought that I should write some posts for the occasion this year, and what better way to get started than a short review of Matthew chapter 6? Oh yes, that’s right, this is … Continue reading →

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Preparing the Way

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

E. Annunciation of the Rise of John the Baptist  Luke 1:5-25 JERUSALEM Around 6 BC Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were old and well beyond child bearing; they had no children and no hope of ever having children. He was … Continue reading →

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The Cycles of Life

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Don Merritt

There’s an order to life that is at the same time, both simple and profound.  It is simple in its predictability; it is profound in its impact. We know, for example that one season follows another, that winter comes before … Continue reading →

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Luke’s Genealogy

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Don Merritt

D. The Genealogy of Jesus   Luke 3:23-38 In contrast to Matthew’s much larger description of Jesus’ baptism, Luke moves right to the result of the baptism. Jesus was baptized and prayed, and when He did the heavens opened, the Spirit … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: December 10, 2025

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

Virginia Colonial Militia, Williamsburg, VA

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Glory!

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”  Like 2:14 Thus sang the host of angels the night that Jesus was born in Bethlehem.  The shepherds who witnessed this were dumbstruck. … Continue reading →

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Matthew’s Genealogy of Jesus

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

C. The Last Part Matthew continues his genealogy as he moves from the first group of 14 names to the next. The first group culminates in King David, that glorious figure who is “a man after God’s own heart”, with … Continue reading →

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