Tag Archives: hope

Bags of Gold

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Don Merritt

Matthew 25:14-30 Before we get started, let’s remember our context, Jesus is still giving His answer to this question: “what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” (24:3). Also, please don’t forget this … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Don Merritt

This is something that I wrote some years ago, but it still applies today… Father, I thank you for all of the ways in which you have blessed me and my family.  Our blessings are so great that it is … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Virgins

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Don Merritt

Matthew 25:1-13 In this text, there are several elements to consider: There is a bridegroom, there are virgins, lamps, light, darkness and oil. Finally, there is a wedding feast. When the bridegroom finally comes for His bride, only half of … Continue reading →

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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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