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Sunday Class notes: December 1

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Don Merritt

A Child is Born Isaiah 9:1-7 This passage falls within a section that runs from 8:1-9:7. The section begins with a discussion about the relationship between the lack of belief in Judah and the resulting invasion of the Assyrians. (8:1-10) … Continue reading →

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To Receive Honor

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23 Living with God, as His follower, His servant, in relationship with Him, is a little bit counter-intuitive. We might normally associate a proud man … Continue reading →

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Empty Tomb

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

I thought I’d re-post this today; it’s something to think about! I thought I’d rip off another little story for today… Bobby had Down syndrome. His parents always took him to church on Sundays, and Bobby was in the … Continue reading →

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The Journey: Preaching and Teaching

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Don Merritt

The premise of these “Journey” posts is that we can only share from our spiritual “overflow” and that this overflowing comes from drinking deeply of the Holy Spirit. This “drinking” comes from our relationship with our Lord, so we have … Continue reading →

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Light of Life

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Don Merritt

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Light is often used as a metaphor for truth in the Bible, certainly it is used in this … Continue reading →

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Disciple: Encouraging Others

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

Do you appreciate the encouragement of others? OK, maybe that’s a dumb question; of course you do. I don’t think I’ve ever met somebody who didn’t. Since any of us who has lived the Christian life long enough to be … Continue reading →

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And We are His

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his … Continue reading →

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The Writing on the Wall

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

Have you ever noticed the writing on the wall? I don’t mean graffiti, I mean the writing on the wall of your heart, your soul, your spiritual wall. Have you ever seen that kind of writing; the kind of writing … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: November 24

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

The First Messianic Prophecy Introduction Messianic Prophecy is prophecy about the coming of the Messiah (Anointed One). The very first instance in the Old Testament occurs in Genesis chapter 3. They occur in many other locations as we shall see … Continue reading →