Tag Archives: encouragement

Before the Sanhedrin

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 22:30-23:11 After the scene in the torture chamber, the Roman commander must have gone to the Roman tribune, for he then summons the Sanhedrin into session and takes Paul before them in an effort to discover what Paul was … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: July 13, 2016

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Don Merritt
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Paul, Romans and Legal Rights

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 22:22-29 As Paul addressed the mob, things went along for a short time in calm, and then he mentioned taking the Gospel to the Gentiles, and the mob went wild, demanding Paul’s murder. The Roman commander ordered Paul taken … Continue reading →

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After the Purification

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 21:27-22:21 When the seven days were nearly over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, shouting, “Fellow Israelites, help us! This is the man who teaches … Continue reading →

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Paul Sails to Jerusalem

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 21:1-16 After the long farewell to the elders from Ephesus, Paul and his party returned to the ship and set sail. Much of this passage tells of the ports of call along the way, and in some instances of … Continue reading →

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A Sober Farewell, part 4

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

“Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that … Continue reading →

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A Sober Farewell, part 3

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

“Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of any of you. For I have not hesitated … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: July 6, 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Don Merritt
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Crazy dogs, fireworks and insomnia

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

NOTE: This post originally ran here 4 years ago, and I thought it might be fun to share it again. Never be fooled by an innocent little face, this dog is a madman! …and I must add that cute only … Continue reading →

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A Sober Farewell, part 2

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life … Continue reading →

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