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Apostolic Teaching of Two Covenants, part 1

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

Introduction The great Commission had been given, and the plan of Ages was being revealed… the Apostles waited in Jerusalem until they received “power from on high”. God wanted it to be clear that the Apostles had the authority to … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: October 22, 2025

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

The Truman balcony was added to the South Portico of the White House during the reconstruction that began in 1948, and has served well ever since as a refuge for first families during the warm months of the year. It … Continue reading →

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Discipline, everybody’s favorite thing

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, “My son, do … Continue reading →

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A Very Special Place

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

St. John’s Episcopal Church is located on Lafayette Square, Washington, DC.  It has stood on this site since 1816, and every president from James Madison to Donald Trump has attended services here, thus it is sometimes called “Church of the … Continue reading →

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Therefore!

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Don Merritt

 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our … Continue reading →

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The End of the Old Covenant, part 3

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Don Merritt

The Death and Resurrection of Christ Jesus saw His death as formal covenant ratification, and that fact can be seen in the following verses: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. Luke … Continue reading →

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“By faith Moses…”

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Don Merritt

By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He regarded … Continue reading →

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Autumn Landscape

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Don Merritt

What is it about Autumn that stimulates the imagination? I’m not sure.  Maybe it’s the colors or the cooler air; maybe it’s the upcoming holidays or back to school… While I have always been partial to summertime because of its … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 18, 2025 by Don Merritt
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Priority

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will … Continue reading →

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