Tag Archives: hope

Doing Thanksgiving Just Right

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Don Merritt

I originally posted this two years ago after several days of posting about my preparations for Thanksgiving. I re-post it now as the craziness of getting ready hits its peak, as a reminder of why we do the things we … Continue reading →

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The Day and the Hour

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Don Merritt

Matthew 24:36-50 Once the transition (24:29-34) is completed, Jesus answers the second question the disciples asked Him, about the sign and time of His coming (24:3). The short answer is: He will come when He comes, and everyone will be … Continue reading →

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Great is the Lord!

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Don Merritt

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 145:3 What are you doing today? Are you going to work, to school, to the Mall? Will you be doing housework, yard work, watching TV…? Consider how much time we … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem and the Temple Destroyed

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Don Merritt

Matthew 24:1-35 Matthew 24:3 contains the question the disciples asked Jesus privately about His remarks in 24:1-2, when overlooking downtown Jerusalem; He told them that the place was going to be destroyed. Their question, as I mentioned last time, was … Continue reading →

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Matthew’s Story Continues

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Don Merritt

As mentioned in the last post, after Jesus completed His final public address with His lament for Jerusalem in 23:37-39, He and the disciples left the Temple area and walked to the Mount of Olives which overlooks the Temple Mount. … Continue reading →

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Judgment!

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Don Merritt

Matthew 23:13-39 After the preamble of 23:1-12 that we discussed in the last post, Jesus continued into this passage, often referred to as “The Seven Woes”. In these verses, we reach the very climax of the confrontation that began when … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: November 18, 2017

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

We’re coming up on Thanksgiving here in America, a day set aside each year to give thanks to God for all of His blessings in our lives and to our Nation. Every year as we approach this big day I … Continue reading →

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Jesus Goes on the Offensive

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

Matthew 23:1-12 In these verses, Jesus goes on the offensive against His foe, and it is important to recognize that His foe is actually Satan, and not the Jewish religious leaders who have been deceived into playing the role as … Continue reading →

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Perspective on Matthew’s Continuing Narrative

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Don Merritt

Matthew’s Gospel is one long narrative, with five themes that make up the five main sections of the book. Yet, even though there are shifts in theme, it is still one long narrative. Actually, if it helps you, we can … Continue reading →

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Jesus Seizes the Initiative

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Don Merritt

While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” “The son of David,” they replied. He said to them, “How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him ‘Lord’? … Continue reading →

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