Introduction We were introduced to Elijah in chapter 17, which we studied last week. However, it wasn't much of an introduction, because Elijah appeared suddenly, unexpectedly, out of the blue. We weren't told very much at all about his background and we don’t have an origin story for him, the way we do for other … Continue reading 1 Kings 18
Month: Jun 2023
Philippians 2(19)–3(11)
2:19--30 Today's passage begins with Paul referring to Timothy and Epaphroditus. Timothy was one of Paul's co-workers who used to accompany him on his missionary journeys; and he's mentioned in the book of Acts and in most of Paul's letters. And then, at some point, Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to oversee the work there. … Continue reading Philippians 2(19)–3(11)
Matthew 26(31–35)
Introduction We spent our time last week on the first 30 verses of chapter 26, which began with the Lord predicting that he would be handed over to be crucified at the time of the Passover Feast. And Matthew went on to record that the chief priests and elders were plotting to arrest him and … Continue reading Matthew 26(31–35)
Matthew 26(01–30)
Introduction In chapter 24 the Lord Jesus not only spoke about the troubles and trials we can expect in these, the last days in which we're living, but he also spoke about his second coming, when he will come on the clouds with power and great glory and send his angels throughout the earth to … Continue reading Matthew 26(01–30)
Philippians 2(12–18)
Introduction Last week we spent our time on verses 5 to 11 of chapter 2, which is that marvellous passage about the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Eternal Son of God; and therefore he is equal to the Father and the Spirit in every way. However, he did not consider his equality with God … Continue reading Philippians 2(12–18)
1 Kings 17
Introduction The books of 1 and 2 Kings tell us about the lives of various kings. There was David and then there was Solomon. Both of them ruled over the one kingdom of Israel. Then the one kingdom of Israel was divided into two, with the smaller kingdom of Judah in the south; and the … Continue reading 1 Kings 17
Matthew 25(31–46)
Introduction Matthew 25 is all about the Lord's second coming and what we should do while we wait for it. Last week we looked at the parables of the ten virgins and of the servants. Five of the ten virgins were ready for the bridegroom to appear, whereas five were not. And the five who … Continue reading Matthew 25(31–46)
Philippians 2(05–11)
Introduction We come today to this marvellous passage which is all about the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who made himself nothing by coming to earth as one of us and who was obedient to the point of death, even to death on a cross, before God exalted him to the highest place. … Continue reading Philippians 2(05–11)
1 Kings 15(25)–16(34)
Introduction The passage we studied last week was about three of the kings in the southern kingdom of Judah. There was Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, and he reigned for 17 years. And then there was Abijah, the son of Rehoboam, and he reigned for three years. And then there was Asa, the son of … Continue reading 1 Kings 15(25)–16(34)
1 Kings 14(21)–15(24)
Introduction The first eleven chapters of the book of 1 Kings were all about Solomon and how he succeeded his father as king and how he established his reign and how he built a palace for himself and a temple for the Lord and how the Lord blessed him and his kingdom, so that Solomon … Continue reading 1 Kings 14(21)–15(24)
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