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A Whole Lot of Healing Going On

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 3:1-10 Om a certain day, Peter and John were headed into the temple area for afternoon prayer, which appears to have been the custom of the early church. There was a crippled man there; he was always there, begging … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Life in the Early Days

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold … Continue reading →

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Peter Steps Up

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 2:22-41 We left off earlier after Peter’s citation of the prophecy of Joel 2:28-32 (cf. Acts 2:17-21). Our text picks up in verse 22 as Peter moves forward to drive his point home. I would certainly recommend that you … Continue reading →

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Peter Begins to Speak

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 2:14-21 Peter begins by speaking to the silly notion that they are all drunk, reminding the crowd that it was still only nine in the morning. By tradition, the ninth hour was the time for morning prayer after which … Continue reading →

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Too Much Wine!

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 2:1-13 The Apostles waited; I don’t know how patiently they waited, but they waited nevertheless. What they did not know that morning as they awoke, was that this day would mark a paradigm shift of massive proportion. For those … Continue reading →

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What Does God Think About Me?

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

Have you ever wondered about that? If you have, I’m betting that you have lots of company, for pretty much everyone has wondered. Remember back in school when a boy liked a girl, or a girl liked a boy, and … Continue reading →

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The Story Begins

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 1:1-11 As I mentioned earlier, Luke begins his second book with a prelude, much like the one with which he began his gospel (1:1-3). Again, he addresses himself to a man named Theophilus. Sadly, there is no way for … Continue reading →

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To Trust God  

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

In you, Lord my God,    I put my trust. I trust in you;    do not let me be put to shame,    nor let my enemies triumph over me. Psalm 25:1-2 The 25th Psalm is all about trust, forgiveness, and faithfulness. An interesting component of this … Continue reading →

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God Has Plans for You

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (larger context Jer. 29:1-23) This is one of those verses, in one … Continue reading →

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The Torch is Passed

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been … Continue reading →

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