Tag Archives: Christianity

Sunday Class Notes: July 28

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

God’s Rest  Today‟s Text Hebrews 4:1-13 Introduction: Picking up where we left off last week, the author continues his discussion of that rest which the people of Israel largely did not enter because of their disbelief. In this section, our … Continue reading →

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The Great Journey

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

A Christian’s journey is a great one, filled with excitement, joy, peace and adventures. It is at once perilous and fulfilling and the final destination is assured and yet the sights we will see along the way are not always … Continue reading →

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It’s Not What You Think

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

A few weeks ago I was walking along on a Saturday morning when I came upon this view. As you can see, I was out in the country, walking along a quiet path when I saw these geese doing their … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: July 21

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

Jesus is Superior to Moses Today‟s Text: Hebrews 3 Introduction This chapter begins with the word “therefore”. As you know, this word tells us that what has preceded it is being summed up or built upon. In this particular case, … Continue reading →

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Narrow Door

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

  “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.” (Luke 13:24) Most everyone knows this passage (Luke 13:22-30) in which Jesus uses the metaphor of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: June 16

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

WARNING: Don’t Ignore your Salvation! Today’s Text:              Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction In chapter one, Jesus is portrayed as standing at the pinnacle of redemptive history, vastly superior to the angels; the creator of everything.  In chapter two, He is seen joining … Continue reading →

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Man Without God

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

Throughout the history of Man people have tried to outsmart God.  This shouldn’t be a shock to anyone for the history of Man is the history of rebellion against God. You  hear this all the time when you see governments … Continue reading →

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Troubled Times

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

We are living in troubled times, and as each day goes by we hear more that gives us concern.  What is going on in this world? What is going on in our country! My initial reactions to the revelations that … Continue reading →

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Just a Minute!

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

When my kids were teenagers, this was one of their favorite things to say when I would ask them to do something… and alas, I might have used the line myself a time or two. Of course as responsible adults, … Continue reading →

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Brotherly Love

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

   My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you … Continue reading →

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