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In the Mist

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

There’s something about a misty morning that grabs the imagination, don’t you agree?  The day is stretched out ahead of you, but it’s hard to see exactly where it will lead; will it be a good one, or will it … Continue reading →

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Put Your Trust in God

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence?  How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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The Seven Bowls, part 2

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 16:8-16 The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was allowed to scorch people with fire. They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God, who had control over … Continue reading →

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The Seven Bowls, part 1

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 16:1-7 To begin this section, I must first tell you clearly that to fully comprehend this chapter, we must stop thinking as the world around us thinks, and look at this with a heavenly perspective. As we will see, … Continue reading →

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God’s Wrath

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

After this I looked, and I saw in heaven the temple—that is, the tabernacle of the covenant law—and it was opened. Out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues. They were dressed in clean, shining linen … Continue reading →

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The Sea of Glass

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 15:1-4 I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God’s wrath is completed. And I saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Vision: Introduction

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 15-16 In the long and turbulent history of Mankind, there is a constant pattern that plays out in the affairs of Men. Man tries to break free of this constant, yet he cannot, for God and not Man rules … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock of Revelation 12-14

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

John has given us a great deal to think about in these chapters, and when you go through them bit by bit, you have a chance to see the component parts, as we have done. Yet when you take a … Continue reading →

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The Winepress of God

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Don Merritt

I looked, and there before me was a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was one like a son of man with a crown of gold on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand. Then another angel … Continue reading →

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Three Angels

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 14:6-12 In these verses we have a glimpse of the time just before the return of Christ and the final judgment; much as in chapter 11 it begins with a look at the redeemed, following from vv. 1-5. Then … Continue reading →

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