1 Samuel 04

Introduction So, we've been reading how the Lord gave Hannah a son in answer to her prayer; and how, when that son was born, Hannah gave him to the Lord to serve him all the days of his life. And we've read how her son, Samuel, grew in stature and in favour with the Lord … Continue reading 1 Samuel 04 →

1 Samuel 03

Introduction Last week we read about the mysterious man of God who appeared to Eli, the old priest, to announce to him that the Lord was going to cut short Eli's family so that there would not be an old man among them and none of them would serve the Lord as his priests. It … Continue reading 1 Samuel 03 →

1 Samuel 02(01–11)

Introduction The hymn we just sang -- 'Tell out, my soul' -- is based on the words of Mary, which are recorded for us in Luke chapter 1. The angel Gabriel had announced to Mary that she would give birth to the Lord Jesus. And Mary then visited her relative, Elizabeth, who was due to … Continue reading 1 Samuel 02(01–11) →

1 Samuel 02(12–36)

Introduction In chapter 1 we read of Hannah's sorrow, because she was childless. But we also read how she prayed to the Lord and promised him that if he gave her a son, she would give her son to the Lord to serve him all the days of his life. And the Lord heard and … Continue reading 1 Samuel 02(12–36) →

1 Samuel 01

Introduction The background to this book is the book of Judges. And you're perhaps fairly familiar with the book of Judges, because we read it together last year on Sunday mornings. And so, you might recall that the book of Judges contains a pattern which is repeated over and over again. And the pattern is … Continue reading 1 Samuel 01 →

1 Cor. 16

Introduction We started studying 1 Corinthians in August last year. I haven't preached on this book every Sunday, because sometimes John has been preaching or there have been special services and we've had other things to do or I've been on holiday. So, I haven't preached on this book every single Sunday. But this is … Continue reading 1 Cor. 16 →

1 Cor. 15(29–58)

Introduction I mentioned last week that 1 Corinthians 15 can be divided into four main parts. Firstly, in verses 1 to 11 Paul reminded his readers of the gospel message which he preached to them and which they received from him. Secondly, in verses 12 to 19 he explained what the consequences are if we … Continue reading 1 Cor. 15(29–58) →

1 Cor. 15(01–28)

Introduction It occurred to me during the week as I was thinking about 1 Corinthians that this letter is a reminder to believers that the Lord is sovereign and he's able to bring good out of evil. What do I mean? Well, in this letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul was addressing all these … Continue reading 1 Cor. 15(01–28) →

1 Cor. 14(26–40)

Introduction Since chapter 11 the apostle Paul has been addressing the subject of public worship and how the believers in Corinth were to conduct themselves and treat one another whenever they met together for worship. First of all, at the beginning of chapter 11, he wrote that those women in the congregation who prophesied and … Continue reading 1 Cor. 14(26–40) →

1 Cor. 14(01–25)

Introduction The apostle Paul has been addressing the subject of public worship and how the believers in Corinth were to conduct themselves and treat one another whenever they assembled together for public worship. At the beginning of chapter 11 he wrote about what woman who prayed and prophesied ought to wear when they met for … Continue reading 1 Cor. 14(01–25) →