Tag Archives: hope

Reason for Concern

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 5:17-26 While the followers of Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit, the priests and teachers of the law were full of something quite different: jealousy. Consequently, they ordered that the apostles be arrested and thrown into jail. At … Continue reading →

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The Work of the Apostles Continues

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed … Continue reading →

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The Curious Affair of Ananias and Sapphira

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 5:1-11 Two things are vital to the understanding of this most curious little affair: First, we must recognize that this is a part of the same narrative as 4:32-37. We must not be confused by the chapter break which … Continue reading →

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Unity in the Body of Christ

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Waters

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

  I was walking through the woods once  and I came upon this scene…  The woods were cool and fresh in the stillness of the early morning light and I came upon this little stream suddenly.  The babble of the … Continue reading →

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A Rude Interruption

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 4:1-22 The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. (4:1) Already the Jewish religious leaders were becoming uncomfortable with the message they were … Continue reading →

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Time to Repent

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Don Merritt

“Now, fellow Israelites, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer. Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may … Continue reading →

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Peter Speaks to the People

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 3:11-16 After the man was healed (see Acts 3:1-10), he joined Peter and John and climbs the steps into the temple courts, and as they did this, many people were amazed at the sight of the familiar man walking … Continue reading →

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On bended knee

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Don Merritt

Abraham Lincoln one said that there are times when he found himself falling to his knees before God, for there was no other place for him to go during the darkest days of Civil War.  I think there are times … Continue reading →

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Those Who’ve Gone Before

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

It sure is easy to think that nobody has ever lived through the trials and tribulations that we go through, and yet many have done so.  Some times we might think that our modern age is so vastly different that … Continue reading →

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