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Introduction to Acts

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself … 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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Psalm 125:4

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Don Merritt
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Jesus Rises from the Grave

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

Matthew 28:1-15 Matthew’s account of the events that day, the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, varies from that of Mark and Luke, and while we can discuss that some other time, I would point out that Matthew’s account … Continue reading →

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Jesus is Buried

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

Matthew 27:57-61 Matthew blows right through this part, and my original thought was that I would also blow past the burial of Jesus and then through the posting of guards, and concentrate on his account of the resurrection. Yet as … Continue reading →

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God Keeps His Promises

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

Matthew 27:27-56 I know that you don’t need me to go through the details of Matthew’s text concerning Jesus’ scourging and crucifixion, for you can probably tell the story yourself, and there is always the link to the text itself. … Continue reading →

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Pilate Bows to Pressure

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

Matthew 27:11-26 Matthew makes one thing very clear above all else; Pilate wanted nothing to do with the Jesus matter. Notice in verses 11-14 that Pilate is trying to engage Jesus in a defense against the charges brought by the … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Test

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

Genesis 22:1-19 Everyone knows this story, and I’m sure you don’t need me to retell it: God told Abraham to offer his son Isaac as a burnt offering to God, and Abraham obeyed God’s instructions. At the last moment God … Continue reading →

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Peter and Judas Have a Bad Night

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 26:69-75 Quite a lot has taken place since Jesus told the disciples that they would disown Him. Quite a lot has taken place since Peter objected to that and Jesus told him he would deny Jesus three times that … Continue reading →

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