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“Reflections on Ephesians” Released and other things…

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Today WordPress notified me that this is the 3 year anniversary of this blog; my how time flies! If you would have told me then that I’d be posting three years later, I’d probably have laughed, and yet here we … Continue reading →

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Attacks, Always Attacks

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 8:31-59 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 This section opens with Jesus turning … Continue reading →

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We Are Loved!

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

It’s pretty normal for each of us to feel unloved at times, but we need not stay there. Jesus loves you. OK, maybe that seems cliché, but is it really? Whenever you are in this sort of funk, just remember who loves … Continue reading →

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Caught in the Act!

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 8:1-11 First, An Important Note: This section is not included in the earliest and most reliable manuscripts of this Gospel, and thus is often not covered by commentators in their works. The reasons for this are several, and although … Continue reading →

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Jesus Speaks at Tabernacles

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 7:1-24 This chapter begins with discussions about whether or not Jesus would travel to Jerusalem to attend the Feast of Tabernacles. This feast, also known as “Festival of Booths” was a week long celebration of God’s provision of the … Continue reading →

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The Bread of Life, part 2

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 6:42-71 And now, the thrill-packed conclusion: 43-52: Jesus tells them to stop grumbling amongst themselves, always a command we need to keep in mind, for while we grumble we neglect what He is teaching. He goes on to give … Continue reading →

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The Bread of Life, Part 1

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 6:1-42 This chapter is divided into four sections which, when considered together paint us a twofold picture of the human condition and God’s response to it. We see the human tendency to put spiritual concepts into physical categories, and … Continue reading →

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Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 4:1-26 The first four verses of this passage set the background for the story; John the Baptist has been arrested (3:24; Matt. 4:12; Mark 1:14; Luke 3:20). Opposition was brewing amongst the Pharisees in Jerusalem because Jesus’ reputation was … Continue reading →

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A Private Interview

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 3:1-21 Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the ruling council came to Jesus in the night with a question, and although he never actually got around to asking it, Jesus gave him considerably more of an answer than Nicodemus … Continue reading →

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Where are we headed?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

I came upon this staircase recently, take a quick look… You can see from the photo that it leads to a dark and shadowy world down there, but what you can’t tell from the photo whether I’m looking forward to … Continue reading →