Tag Archives: discipleship

Turning Up the Heat

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 13:10-17 In this passage, Jesus manages to infuriate the religious establishment of His day, and believe it or not, He didn’t even have a Twitter account. He did it simply by going to synagogue on the Sabbath, as any … Continue reading →

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Massacres, Disasters and Figs

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 13:1-9 This is a curious little passage, don’t you agree? The scene hasn’t changed from that of Chapter 12; the disciples are still there, and so is the crowd, when someone brings news of a massacre of Galileans in … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Times

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 12:54-59 This title ought to be good for at least 100 extra “views” today, but sadly, those viewers will be disappointed, because I have no juicy End Times nonsense to share with you… Oh yes; good blogging, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Peace, Discord and Division

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Don Merritt

“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! Do you think I came to bring peace on … Continue reading →

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Be Ready!

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 12:35-48 Jesus is still talking to the disciples; the scene has not changed from last time. Having introduced the Kingdom to the conversation, Jesus now moves further along with three parables that deal with His future return to judge … Continue reading →

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Therefore Do Not Worry 2

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 12:27-34 Now we continue with Jesus’ remarks to His disciples from last time. For best results, you should have read the previous post before going further. Once again Jesus uses an example from nature to illustrate His point, this … Continue reading →

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Therefore Do Not Worry 1

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Don Merritt

Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.  For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the … Continue reading →

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A Rich Fool

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 12:13-21 Jesus has been speaking to His disciples in a sort of an aside in front of a very large crowd when suddenly a man in the crowd shouts out a request: He wants Jesus to tell his brother … Continue reading →

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All Will be Known

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 12:1-12 Having just been with a bunch of Pharisees over lunch, Jesus and the disciples are with a crowd that has gathered; a crowd of several thousand. Before He addresses the crowd, Jesus shares a warning with the disciples, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Judge Me!

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Don Merritt

We’ve all heard people say it… usually in a loud voice no less. Where does the conversation tend to go after that? “I’m not!” “Yes you are, how dare you?  Jesus said ‘judge not lest ye be judged’ and you’re … Continue reading →

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