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John the Baptist Testifies About Jesus

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Don Merritt

John 1:19-34 Many scholars consider this section to be a second introduction to John’s Gospel, bringing the first section of a Heavenly view down to an earthly witness of the one sent to prepare the Messiah’s path.  John the Baptist … Continue reading →

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Would You Like to Know God?

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Don Merritt

John’s text continues as he mentions that John the Baptist testified concerning Jesus in verse 15, and then in 16-18 gives his own testimony about Him. Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. For the … Continue reading →

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The Word Became Flesh

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Up to this point, we know that … Continue reading →

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Shining in the Darkness

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

John 1:5-9 Verse 5 begins the next little section of John’s text, a section that continues through verse 13. The theme is that of the manifestation of the Word in this dark world, and in this it is interesting to … Continue reading →

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In the Beginning

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life … Continue reading →

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A Brief Introduction to the gospel of John

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

Of all of the Gospels, John’s is without a doubt my favorite, just as John is my favorite New Testament author. John just has a certain way with words. His language isn’t the best grammar, and sometimes he has a … Continue reading →

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Final Comments

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Don Merritt

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he … Continue reading →

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Leaders

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Don Merritt

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be … Continue reading →

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For They Will Be Filled

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Don Merritt

  I doubt that I need to discuss what it means to “hunger and thirst for righteousness” so let’s jump directly to what will become of the one who has no such desire. I think we can safely assume that … Continue reading →

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