Tag Archives: Jesus

God’s Sacred Children

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, … Continue reading →

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Jesus and the Law

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the … Continue reading →

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What’s the point?

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are You

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were … Continue reading →

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Which Way?

Posted on October 25, 2015 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 →

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Persecuted Because of Righteousness

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 As a rule, do you expect to see a righteous person persecuting another person because the persecuted person is righteous? My guess … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Peacemakers

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 We have already seen that as Jesus went forth proclaiming the Kingdom, that healing, and restoration of wholeness went in His wake, for the restoration of … Continue reading →

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To See God

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 The expression “pure in heart” refers to a person whose inner most thoughts, motivation and purpose are pure, clean, wholesome and good; this is the one who … Continue reading →

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Mercy

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7 In verses 7-10, we see a shift from basic personal and physical circumstances into a set of social principles or values that are the identifying aspect of Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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For They Will Be Filled

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 I doubt that I need to discuss what it means to “hunger and thirst for righteousness” so let’s jump directly to what will become … Continue reading →