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Photo of the Week: April 5, 2017

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Don Merritt

The Virginia shore of the Potomac River at George Washington’s docks at Mount Vernon.

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Jesus on Trial

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 22:66-23:25 Luke’s account of the trial of Jesus, which was actually three “trials” in one, is not the easiest to follow. Sadly, he left out some details that would make the whole tale more sensible to read, details that … Continue reading →

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Peter Succumbs to Temptation

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 22:54-65 Jesus is led from the Garden by the force sent to arrest Him; He is taken to the courtyard at the home of the High Priest and held there. Peter follows at a discreet distance and quietly joins … Continue reading →

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Temptation Arrives

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 22:47-53 Jesus was still speaking to the sleepy disciples when their temptation burst upon the scene in the form of a large force that had been sent to arrest Him in the dead of night, led by none other … Continue reading →

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In the Garden

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 22:39-46 Jesus leads the disciples out of the upper room and into a garden on the Mount of Olives that He frequented for prayer on that tense night. When He reached their spot, He told the disciples to pray … Continue reading →

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The Last supper, part 3

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Don Merritt

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat.  But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go … Continue reading →

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At Peace With God

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Don Merritt

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” Romans 5:1 When Jesus died on the cross, He established a New Covenant with his people, and this Covenant is a peace … Continue reading →

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The Last supper, part 2

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Don Merritt

A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest.  Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors.  But you are not … Continue reading →

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The Last supper, part 1

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 22:7-23 Luke’s account of the Last Supper is interesting for its brevity. In such a brief account, two main themes seem to emerge; in this first part, the main theme is His sacrifice, in the balance of the narrative, … Continue reading →

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Judas Goes Rogue

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Don Merritt

Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,  and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one … Continue reading →

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