1 Thess. 05(01–11)

Introduction So, do you remember? In Paul's prayer at the end of chapter 3, he said that he prayed to God for the Thessalonians that their love for each other and for everyone will increase and overflow; and that God would strengthen their hearts so that they will be blameless and holy in the presence … Continue reading 1 Thess. 05(01–11) →

1 Thess. 04(13–18)

Introduction In Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians -- which he mentioned at the end of chapter 3 -- he said that he prayed to God that their love for each other and for everyone will increase and overflow; and that God would strengthen their hearts so that they will be blameless and holy in the … Continue reading 1 Thess. 04(13–18) →

1 Thess. 04(01–12)

Introduction So, the last time we studied this letter together we concentrated on the passage which began in verse 17 of chapter 2 and ended on verse 13 of chapter 3. And do you remember? Paul wrote about how he was worried about the Thessalonians; and so, he sent Timothy to find out how they … Continue reading 1 Thess. 04(01–12) →

1 Thess. 02(17)–03(13)

Introduction When I began to preach on 1 Thessalonians before Christmas I explained that I decided to go through 1 and 2 Thessalonians on Sunday evenings because it had connections with the book of Daniel which we studied together last year on Sunday evenings. In particular, Paul refers in 2 Thessalonians to 'the man of … Continue reading 1 Thess. 02(17)–03(13) →

1 Thess. 02(01–16)

Introduction We began to study 1 Thessalonians before Christmas. And do you remember the historical background to this letter which we find in the books of Acts? Paul the Apostle travelled to Thessalonica on one of his missionary journeys. And in the synagogue he preached the good news of Jesus Christ who died and who … Continue reading 1 Thess. 02(01–16) →

1 Thess. 01

Introduction When we were studying Daniel 11 a few weeks ago we saw how the Lord announced to Daniel that a wicked king would appear near the end of human history who will do as he pleases; and he will exalt and magnify himself above every god; and he will set himself up against the … Continue reading 1 Thess. 01 →

Daniel 12

Introduction Well, since we've come to the final chapter of the book of Daniel, let me summarise what we've seen so far. Back in chapter 1 we read how the people of Israel were taken into exile by the Babylonians. Among the exiles were Daniel and his three friends who were chosen to undergo a … Continue reading Daniel 12 →

Daniel 11

Introduction We've seen that Daniel received various dreams and visions from the Lord. There was his dream in chapter 7 about the four great beasts and the little horn which grew out of the fourth beast. And then there was the vision in chapter 8 about the ram and the goat and another little horn. … Continue reading Daniel 11 →

Daniel 10

Introduction We're very near the end of Daniel now, because although there are three more chapters for us to study including the one we're studying this evening, these three last chapters belong together and contain one more vision which Daniel received from the Lord. So, we're near the end of the book of Daniel. But … Continue reading Daniel 10 →

Daniel 09

Introduction So, I've explained before that whereas Daniel chapters 1 to 6 were straightforward narrative with Daniel describing what happened to him and to his friends in Babylon, Daniel chapters 7 and 8 were what are know as apocalyptic literature. In apocalyptic literature, the Lord reveals heavenly secrets and secrets about his plan for the … Continue reading Daniel 09 →