Tag Archives: life

I S 41:10

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Don Merritt
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“Peter, you did what?”

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 11:1-18 Having grown up in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood, I learned firsthand of the old Jewish attitudes about associating with Gentiles. Most of my friends were Jewish; they didn’t see any problem with us Gentiles, and for the most … Continue reading →

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Important Things

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Don Merritt
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Dawn of a New Age

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 10:23-48 “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” Peter and some other believers left the morning after the vision … Continue reading →

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The Power of God

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from … Continue reading →

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Prophets and Fruit

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, … Continue reading →

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Cornelius and Peter Have Visions

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 10:1-23 Cornelius was a Roman, a Gentile, and a man who believed in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; but he was not a Jew. He was a good man, who did many charitable works for the needy, … Continue reading →

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A Peaceful Interlude

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:32-43 In the beginning, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was preached in Jerusalem, and as it was preached, thousands came to believe and followed the Way. Yet, this was not to be a local thing, and God forced the … Continue reading →

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Saul’s Early Steps

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:20-31 After Saul regained his strength, he began to move about Damascus; he started preaching the Gospel in the synagogues there, to the amazement of everyone. His preaching became more and more powerful, and he taught that Jesus was … Continue reading →

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Saul Meets Jesus

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:1-19 Luke has been telling us about the road trip adventures of Phillip, and now it would seem that Saul is about to hit the road as well. He has continued his persecution of the disciples in Jerusalem, and … Continue reading →

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