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Seek Him Only

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: April 28, 2021

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

John 10:1-21 This passage is figurative. (John 10:6) There are 8 components of the extended metaphor in this section: The shepherd is the caretaker and owner of the sheep. The sheep (flock) are the animals that the shepherd loves and … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Struggle; Our Struggle

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

I want you to know how hard I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may … Continue reading →

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This is the Gospel

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— if you continue in … Continue reading →

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Making Peace

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Don Merritt

 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Last time, we had a … Continue reading →

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The Son IS!

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Don Merritt

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him … Continue reading →

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Peace Be with You

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or … Continue reading →

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Poor in Spirit

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Don Merritt

The first Beatitude speaks of those who are “poor in spirit”. Much has been made about the difference between Matthew’s language and that of Luke in Luke 6:20, for Luke merely says “the poor”. Does Matthew have more in mind … Continue reading →

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Set your hearts

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Don Merritt
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It is good…

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Don Merritt

It is good to praise the Lord    and make music to your name, O Most High,proclaiming your love in the morning    and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre    and the melody of the harp. Psalm 92:1-3 As he often did, David has … Continue reading →

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