Tag Archives: hope

Once For All

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. Otherwise, … Continue reading →

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Trees and Simple Faith

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Many have said that the simple things in life are the best. Simple things don’t cost much, usually aren’t flashy and are seldom mentioned in the newspapers… Things like devotion to duty, love of family, faith in God and serving … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Festival

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

It’s been quite a while since I’ve done a post like this, and since this has been a week of intense posting here, I thought I do something a little different, if not entirely off-topic… Yesterday afternoon, I received an … Continue reading →

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Last Will and Testament

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

In the case of a will, it is necessary to prove the death of the one who made it, because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it … Continue reading →

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Superior Sacrifice – Superior Covenant

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part … Continue reading →

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Tabernacle Worship

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place. Behind … Continue reading →

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The Old is no more

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another. But God found fault with the people and said: “The days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new … Continue reading →

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A New Covenant!

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set … Continue reading →

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Who IS this Guy?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, … Continue reading →

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God’s Promises

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was … Continue reading →