Tag Archives: perspective

About the Counselor

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 16:5-16 In 15:1-17 Jesus taught the disciples about relationships within the community of believers and instructed them it would be characterized by love.  In 15:18-16:4 He taught about the relationship between the community of believers and the world, saying … Continue reading →

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Hated by the World

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 15:18-6:4 While the first 17 verses of chapter 15 discuss relationships within the Christian community, verses 18 and following discuss the relationship between the Christian community and the outside world.  In the first instance, the relationship is characterized by … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: October 22, 2014

Posted on October 22, 2014 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. … Continue reading →

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I am the Vine, You are the Branches

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 15:1-17 Today we continue our study of Jesus’ remarks to the disciples in the Upper Room.  Our passage is one of the best known in all of Scripture in which Jesus uses the illustration of a vine to describe … Continue reading →

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The Counselor

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 14:15-31 Today’s scene is a continuation of the Farewell Discourse of Jesus.  Jesus has just told the remaining disciples that anything they ask in his name will be given to them.  Keep in mind that in context this was … Continue reading →

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Sunday at the White House

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Last week, as I was sitting in front of my computer wondering why I couldn’t get an internet connection, I started thinking about how glad I will be to get out of here; I will be glad when I can … Continue reading →

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The Way, the Truth and the Life

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 14:1-14 We continue today with the “Farewell Discourse” of Jesus with his disciples.  This particular text is one of the most beloved texts in all of the Scriptures, full of love, hope and reassurance.  From this text come some … Continue reading →

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A New Command

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 13:18-38 The scene continues from last time, it is the last supper in the upper room.  Jesus and his disciples are reclining at the table as Jesus continues his remarks after washing their feet. He has just said that … Continue reading →

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Humility Exemplified

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 13:1-17 This is the beginning of the second section of John’s Gospel; there are no more scenes of Jesus teaching the crowds.  The pattern of chapters 2-12 where there is a miracle or sign followed by Jesus giving an … Continue reading →

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The Hour has Come

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 12:20-35 We pick up the story after Jesus has entered Jerusalem; His “Triumphal Entry”.  The news of His having raised Lazarus has spread like wildfire through the region and people are flocking to Jesus like never before, some just … Continue reading →

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