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The End of the Old Covenant, part 3

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Death and Resurrection of Christ Jesus saw His death as formal covenant ratification, and that fact can be seen in the following verses: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. Luke … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: October 13

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

Structural Keys Important Note: To get the most out of these notes, I would strongly recommend that you have your Bible handy! Today’s Text: Matt. 24:29,34,35, 36 II. How many questions did they ask? No interpretation of this text will … Continue reading →

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Into the setting (rising?) sun

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

Thanks to my dear Christian brother Mike, I have this beautiful picture to share with you today. The only thing is… I don’t know if it is a sunrise or a sunset! George Washington was president of the Constitutional Convention … Continue reading →

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The End of the Old Covenant, part 2

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

Jesus and the End of the Law The coming f the Christ was foretold by many of the Old Testament prophets, and it was prepared for by the last and final prophet of the Old Covenant: John. When the Christ … Continue reading →

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Standing Tall

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

life isn’t always easy, is it? there are times when it isn’t easy to stand up for what is right or true, and in my experience those are usually the very times when we must do so. When standing up … Continue reading →

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The End of the Old Covenant, part 1

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

Introduction The Jews went into exile as the prophets had said… some ended up in Babylon, others in Persia, from there many were scattered to Western Europe, India and even to Eastern China… as had been foretold, they were scattered … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: October 6

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Olivet Discourse Introduction Olivet Discourse Text: Matthew 24 and 25 Today’s Text Matthew 24:1-3 IMethodology of Study Any time you are engaged in Bible study, you must ask yourself the following questions. I’ve included the answers for this … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget this Sunday!

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

Don’t forget to check in this Sunday to Sunday Class Notes right here at Life Reference! That’s when we will begin our look at the Olivet Discourse of Jesus. What is the Olivet Discourse, you ask? It is the major … Continue reading →

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Chapel in the Woods

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Don Merritt

It has ceilings that are a cathedral of color and glory… More splendid and intricate than any cathedral made by the hand of Man. It has walls that are more glorious than those of any great building… …for the chapel … Continue reading →

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Following Up on the Church “Retreat”

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

On Saturday I posted my thoughts on Church Retreats, you might want to take a look at that post here. Of course, that post was about the word “retreat” and not about substance as it relates to church retreats… I … Continue reading →