Tag Archives: encouragement

Final Hours Together

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mark briefly describes the time Jesus spent with the disciples after their last meal together, quite a contrast with the several chapters John gave to the  “Farewell Discourse.” Mark breaks this into three short scenes: Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial Mark … Continue reading →

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The Last Supper

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mark 14:12-26 Parallel Texts: Matthew 26:17-25; Luke 22:7-18, 21-23; John 13:22-26 Mark, as was his custom, approaches this subject with an economy of words, with verses 12-16 being about Jesus’ instructions for preparations, followed by a brief description of their … Continue reading →

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The Temple, The City… The World

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mark 13 Parallel Texts: Matthew 24-25; Luke 21:5-37 At this juncture I’m faced with a challenge, for up to this now I have stuck with teaching and commenting on Mark’s gospel without jumping to the parallel accounts to expand on … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast: July 21, 2014

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Proof Texts We’ve been discussing Interpretation here at The Life Project for the past 6 weeks or so, and this podcast should wrap the discussion up for the time being, with a brief coverage of proof texts. What is a … Continue reading →

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A Reminder form the Past

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

When I took this picture I was struck by the scene for a couple of reasons I thought I’d share with you today.  This is a ruin of an old church building, one that was constructed back in the early … Continue reading →

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Very Good News!

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small … Continue reading →

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Featured Blog: iChristian

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

The first thing I want to say about “iChristian” is that it is about the coolest blog name ever! “Lord, why didn’t I think of that one?” Steve Rebus of iChristian and I have several things in common. First and … Continue reading →

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Triumphal Entry

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mark 11:1-11 Parallel Texts: Matthew 21:1-12, 14-17; Luke 19:29-44; John 12:12-19 As we have come to expect, Mark gives us the simple facts of the day that Jesus rode into Jerusalem as King and Messiah without fanfare or explanation of … Continue reading →

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“Rabbi, I want to see.”

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

  Mark 10:46-52 Parallel Texts: Matthew 20:29-34; Luke 18:35-43 Jesus continues His journey to Jerusalem and reaches Jericho; it isn’t far now to His destination. As they were leaving the city, followed by a large crowd, a blind beggar calls … Continue reading →

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Are You Sure You Want That?

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mark 10:32-45 Parallel Texts: Matthew 20:17-28; Luke 18:31-34 This interesting passage begins with Jesus predicting what his fate would be again, and then takes an odd shift when James and John ask for something they don’t understand. In the end, … Continue reading →

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