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Paul’s Love for the Thessalonians

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

1Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 Paul takes this opportunity to express his love for the church, as he laments his absence; he misses them. He has wanted to return to them, but Satan has prevented it. Oh how I wish he would have … Continue reading →

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Reminders of Paul’s Visit

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

1Thessalonians 2:1-16 At first glance, this is an odd section; is this part of the introduction or has Paul been challenged somehow? Has someone called him a fraud since he left them? When he wrote to the Galatians and Corinthians, … Continue reading →

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Greetings and Thanksgiving

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

1Thessalonians 1 Paul begins the letter with the customary greeting, identifying himself along with Silas and Timothy as its source. I highly doubt that the three of them co-wrote the letter; however Silas and Timothy had actually spent more time … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 14:6

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. I used to listen to the Art Bell Show on the radio; it was always interesting and fun to listen to. Mr. Bell always had interesting … Continue reading →

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Paul Writes to Thessalonica

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

Actually, Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica at least twice. The letters that Paul wrote to that church are much discussed today, if for all of the wrong reasons, and since I haven’t covered them here before, I thought … Continue reading →

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Beginning Anew

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jesus told the disciples, now Apostles, to wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit came upon them, and in a short time, the Spirit did come upon them; this and its aftermath is described in Acts chapter 2. Whatever their … Continue reading →

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Endings and New Beginnings

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Don Merritt

In the beginning, Jesus called them and promised to make them fishers of men. Then Jesus went about proclaiming the Kingdom of God, healing the sick, making the lame walk, giving sight to the blind and chasing out demons. Along … Continue reading →

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The Problem When Jesus Arrived

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come upon you … Continue reading →

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Jesus Arrives in Jerusalem: Another View

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

Luke 19:28-44 In these verses, Luke tells the same story that John told in John 12 that we looked at yesterday. Even though they both tell the same story, they differ slightly, as does any story when told by two … Continue reading →

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Jesus Arrives in Jerusalem

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Don Merritt

John 12:12-19 It was a day to remember; there had never been anything quite like it before. Oh, Jesus had been to Jerusalem before, but not like this, you see, His time had finally come. This would not be like … Continue reading →