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Disciple: Discerning Maturity

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

Last time, we discussed the idea that as Christians who make disciples, we need to have the habit of being intentional in making disciples. This time, I think we had better learn to discern where the other person is in … Continue reading →

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The New Covenant, part 1

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: November 10

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

When will Jesus Return? Today’s Text: Matthew 24:35-51 Unlike the section we’ve been studying, the last part of chapter 24 is not difficult to understand as long as we remember to keep it in its proper context. As we discovered … Continue reading →

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Are we becoming obsolete?

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

Our friend Bargo sent me this photo that he took of an old covered bridge recently, and it struck as both hilarious and chilling; take a closer look at it, if you would… Those old rules are really funny in … Continue reading →

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The Journey: Expressive Practices

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

Writing In our journey of self-examination we have been looking at our spiritual practices with an eye to having an overflow of spiritual relationship with Christ so that we will have something to share with others. So far, we have … Continue reading →

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Disciple: Becoming Intentional

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

In our last two Disciple posts, we took a look at new ways of thinking and new priorities. I sure hope that you did the homework from last week which was to add a certain question to your daily prayer. … Continue reading →

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Amazing Love

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

A few years ago, an interesting thing took place in a congregation that I am familiar with. A young man came to visit on a Sunday and his life changed forever. The young man was around 20 years of age, … Continue reading →

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The Apostles’ Teaching of 2 Covenants, part 3

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

Introduction The Apostles came to view the Books of the Old Testament as relating to an entirely different relationship from that of the Christian. In fact, they viewed the covenants of the Old Testament as being altogether separate from Christ’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: November 3

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Rest of the Story Today’s Text: Matthew 24:5-15 So much has been written of this passage! It’s kind of troubling isn’t it? Wars, rumors of wars, famines, earthquakes… what does it all mean? Surely this is talking of the … Continue reading →

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Morning Walk

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Don Merritt

The air is cool and crisp, the brightly colored leaves are still as the birds sing their joyous song. The smell of the grass is strong in the fresh air, and there is a slight scent of smoke. the leaves … Continue reading →