Introduction In chapter 6 we read how the Lord enabled the Israelites to conquer the city of Jericho in an extraordinary way. But then in chapter 7: disaster! The Lord’s anger burned against his people because one of them, Achan, had sinned against the Lord in regard to things devoted to the Lord. And because … Continue reading Joshua 08
Author: Colin Gamble
Romans 08(05–13)
Summary Before we turn to today’s passage, perhaps I should remind you of what Paul has been teaching us in this wonderful letter. He began with the bad news that, in our natural state, we’re all sinners who are justly liable to God’s condemnation and wrath. There is no difference between us, he said, for … Continue reading Romans 08(05–13)
John 14(18–31)
Introduction We’ve been working our way through John chapters 13 and 14 for a few weeks now. The Lord and his disciples gathered together for what is known as the Last Supper. And that’s when the Lord got up from his seat and he wrapped a towel around his waist and he began to wash … Continue reading John 14(18–31)
Joshua 07
Introduction Before the summer we reached the end of chapter 6 in the book of Joshua. In those first six chapters, the Lord brought his people through the Jordan River and he enabled them to conquer Jericho. He brought them through the Jordan River by stopping the flow of water so that they could cross … Continue reading Joshua 07
Joshua 05(02)–06(27)
Introduction This is now the fifth week we’ve been studying the book of Joshua. Moses has died and the Lord has appointed Joshua in his place to lead his people into the Promised Land. Joshua sent men to spy out the land and especially the city of Jericho. And the spies discovered from Rahab the … Continue reading Joshua 05(02)–06(27)
Romans 08(01–04)
Introduction Last week we were studying verses 7 to 25 of Romans 7. And I said at the beginning that in the past I’ve always interpreted that passage as Paul describing his own experience as a believer, struggling with sin. So, as a believer, he loves God’s law and wants to keep it. He wants … Continue reading Romans 08(01–04)
Romans 07(07–25)
Introduction This is not the first time I’ve preached or spoken about this passage. And every time I’ve preached or spoken about it, I’m always said that Paul is writing about the inner conflict he experienced and which every believer experiences in our daily lives. We love God’s law and we want to do God’s … Continue reading Romans 07(07–25)
Romans 07(01–06)
Introduction This is now our sixteenth week on Paul’s letter to the Romans. And Paul has so much to say about our salvation that we need to keep going back over what he has said to keep track of it all. And his letter began with the bad news that we’re all sinners who are … Continue reading Romans 07(01–06)
Romans 05(12–21)
Review We’ve been going through Paul’s letter to the Romans since March. And his letter began with the bad news that there’s no difference between us, because all of us have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. And so, all of us are justly liable to suffer God’s wrath against sinners in … Continue reading Romans 05(12–21)
Romans 06(15–23)
Introduction Paul has been teaching us that sin and death came into the world because of Adam; and justification and life came into the world because of the Lord Jesus Christ. In the beginning, Adam disobeyed God’s clear command concerning the forbidden fruit. And by disobeying God, it’s as if he opened a door that … Continue reading Romans 06(15–23)
