Introduction In the passage we looked at last week, the Lord assured Moses that he would break the power of Pharaoh and bring his people out of their captivity. And then the Lord gave Moses signs to convince the Israelites that God had indeed sent Moses to them to lead them out of their captivity. … Continue reading Exodus 04(19–31)
Month: Nov 2020
Exodus 03(16)–04(18)
Introduction We've seen how the book of Exodus is a continuation of the book of Genesis. In the book of Genesis, God promised to make Abraham's descendants into a great nation, so that they would be like the stars in the sky, and like the sand on the seashore, too many to count. And at … Continue reading Exodus 03(16)–04(18)
Exodus 03(07–15)
Introduction The last time we were studying the book of Exodus together, we spent our time on verses 1 to 6 of chapter 3 where the Lord appeared to Moses in the burning bush. You'll perhaps remember the background: Jacob and his sons moved to Egypt in the days of Joseph. In the land of … Continue reading Exodus 03(07–15)
Exodus 03(01–06)
Introduction We've seen how the book of Exodus is a continuation of the book of Genesis. And so, the same themes that appeared in Genesis also appear in Exodus. In Genesis, the Lord promised to make Abraham, Isaac and Jacob into a mighty nation by giving them many, many descendants. And he also promised to … Continue reading Exodus 03(01–06)
Exodus 02
Introduction The last time we noted that the book of Exodus is really a continuation of the book of Genesis. In fact, if you recall, I said that the first word in the book of Exodus -- although it's not translated by most English translations -- is the word 'and'. It's as if Moses got … Continue reading Exodus 02
Exodus 01
Last Thoughts on Genesis I was tempted to preach one final sermon on Genesis this evening to try to sum up what we've learned. However, throughout the series of sermons on Genesis, I often summarised and reviewed what we were learning, so that to go over the same material again might have been repetitious. However, … Continue reading Exodus 01
James 5(19–20)
Introduction We began to look at this passage a few weeks ago. In this passage, James is bringing his letter to a conclusion. And he ends his letter by teaching his readers about prayer. Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is another happy? Let him sings songs of praise -- and … Continue reading James 5(19–20)
James 5(12–18)
Introduction We're coming to the end of James's letter and to the final instructions he has for us before he closes his letter. And I suppose, he's doing what we used to do whenever we wrote letters. Some of you may still put pen to paper and write letters. Most of us don't and we … Continue reading James 5(12–18)
James 5(07–11)
Introduction As we approach another Christmas, no doubt parents across the country are reminding their children that they need to be patient. You know: Christmas is coming; you'll soon be allowed to open your presents; but you can't open them yet. So, be patient and wait a little bit longer. And children across the country … Continue reading James 5(07–11)
James 5(01–06)
Introduction I wonder did you notice that this week's passage begins the same way as last week's passage began? Verse 13 of chapter 4 began with the words: Now listen.... And verse 1 of chapter 5 begins with the words: Now listen.... I suggested last week that we should think of a father, saying to … Continue reading James 5(01–06)
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