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On the Ellipse

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

A week ago I had to walk across the Ellipse, which is a circular park between the White House and the Washington Monument. I had to walk here because the shorter routes to the White House southern side were blocked … Continue reading →

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Changes and big prayers

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

I noticed many changes in our Nation’s Capital this year that Americans might want to think about. I also have many dear followers who are in other countries, and these things may apply where you are, too; I don’t know … Continue reading →

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The New Covenant, part 1

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is … Continue reading →

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The Apostles’ Teaching of 2 Covenants, part 3

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

Introduction The Apostles came to view the Books of the Old Testament as relating to an entirely different relationship from that of the Christian. In fact, they viewed the covenants of the Old Testament as being altogether separate from Christ’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: November 3

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Rest of the Story Today’s Text: Matthew 24:5-15 So much has been written of this passage! It’s kind of troubling isn’t it? Wars, rumors of wars, famines, earthquakes… what does it all mean? Surely this is talking of the … Continue reading →

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Morning Walk

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Don Merritt

The air is cool and crisp, the brightly colored leaves are still as the birds sing their joyous song. The smell of the grass is strong in the fresh air, and there is a slight scent of smoke. the leaves … Continue reading →

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Apostolic Teaching of Two Covenants, part 2

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

Introduction Acts Chapter 10 tells the story of the conversion of Cornelius, the first recorded Gentile to be saved through Christ. This event was to have great consequences in the early church. The central question became: does a person need … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: October 27

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Siege of Jerusalem Today’s Text: Matthew 24:15-28 Synopsis Last week we ended class with the elimination of the literalist method of interpretation, and the understanding of verses 29-33. This week we move to the preceding section, 15-28. In this … Continue reading →

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A Special Place

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

St. John’s Episcopal Church is located on Lafayette Square, Washington, DC> It has stood on this site since 1816, and every president from James Madison to Barak Obama has attended services here, thus it is sometimes called “Church of the … Continue reading →

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Apostolic Teaching of Two Covenants, part 1

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

Introduction The great Commission had been given, and the plan of Ages was being revealed… the Apostles waited in Jerusalem until they received “power from on high”. God wanted it to be clear that the Apostles had the authority to … Continue reading →