Tag Archives: encouragement

Travelling on the Roman Road

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Don Merritt

As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” The … Continue reading →

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The Interruption

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 20:20-28 Jesus took the disciples aside on the road to Jerusalem to tell them in very explicit terms what would happen when they arrived in the city, and before we could hear their reaction, the mother of James and … Continue reading →

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His Third Prediction

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Don Merritt

Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of … Continue reading →

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The Lord has been good to you

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Don Merritt

The Lord is gracious and righteous;    our God is full of compassion.The Lord protects the unwary;    when I was brought low, he saved me. Return to your rest, my soul,    for the Lord has been good to you. Psalm 116:5-7 This short passage is one of those that should be read slowly, … Continue reading →

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Another Parable

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 20:1-16 In looking at this very well known parable, the first thing I would like to call your attention to is the fact that it isn’t here in Matthew’s narrative standing all on its own; it is a continuation … Continue reading →

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When Times are Tough

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Don Merritt

1 Peter 5:7 We all have tough times; no matter how much we might have our act together, tough times will come. When times are tough for whatever reason, and there can be many causes, our Lord will stand by … Continue reading →

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The Disciples Learn More About Wealth

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 19:23-30 Jesus was fully aware that the disciples would be confused after His conversation with the rich young man because, as we noted last time, He had blown up a major cultural expectation of the time that the rich … Continue reading →

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Storms of Life

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Don Merritt

Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,    and he brought them out of their distress.He stilled the storm to a whisper;    the waves of the sea were hushed. Psalm 107:28-29 During our lifetimes, we encounter many storms. They can take many forms in addition to … Continue reading →

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A Wealthy Young Man

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 19:18-22 Social conventions and customs are a funny thing; they influence most of us in a way that enables us to make sweeping assumptions concerning great truths, even eternal ones, and yet those very conventions change often through history. … Continue reading →

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Little Children

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Don Merritt

Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of … Continue reading →

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