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Naomi’s Reaction

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Don Merritt

Ruth 2:18-22 After the events of Ruth 2:1-17, Ruth returns home with the grain she had obtained from her gleaning in the fields of Boaz. First, she gives the leftovers from her meal to Naomi to eat, and then Naomi, … Continue reading →

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Church as Relationship

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Don Merritt

Church began with relationship, the relationship between Jesus and His disciples. Each of the disciples knew Jesus; in fact they knew Him pretty well, at least in human terms. They spent three years together travelling, eating, talking, laughing, crying and … Continue reading →

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Working in the Fields

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Don Merritt

Ruth 2:1-17 Chapter 2 begins with a statement: Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a man of standing from the clan of Elimelek, whose name was Boaz. (2:1) This verse seems to come out of left field; it interrupts the … Continue reading →

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Hardship and an Uncertain Future

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Don Merritt

Ruth 1:6-22 We pick up the story in the midst of calamity for Naomi and her two daughters in law. All of their husbands have died and they have no way to earn a living in Moab without them and … Continue reading →

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Ruth and Boaz, a Story for all Time

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Don Merritt

Are you ready for a little adventure? Good, so am I! The Old Testament book of Ruth is often used as a women’s Bible study, and I can see why when it shows the amazing faith of a young widow … Continue reading →

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Here We Go…

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Don Merritt

It’s a brand new year; what will we do with it? The slate for this new year is clean.  Maybe I should switch metaphors right now and say the canvas is empty and ready to be painted-  what will we … Continue reading →

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The Torch is Passed

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Don Merritt

  So much has been written, taught and debated concerning these few verses; I have done all of the above myself. For the purposes of this study of Matthew, I think it best to approach this strictly within its context … Continue reading →

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Jesus Rises from the Grave

Posted on December 31, 2019 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 December 30, 2019 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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The Way Ahead

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Don Merritt

As we begin a new year our life’s road stretches out before us.  Look ahead; what do you see? Like the picture you might see cold snow and ice for a piece, and then the thaw of spring out ahead… … Continue reading →

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