Introduction We began last week to study Paul's letter to the believers in Ephesus. According to Acts 19, Paul visited Ephesus on one of his missionary journeys and planted a church there. And now, he's writing to them. And he began his letter with praise, didn't he? He wrote: 'Praise be to the God and … Continue reading Ephesians 01(11–14)
Author: Colin Gamble
Ephesians 01(01–10)
Introduction Last week we finished our studies in the books of 1 and 2 Kings, when we read about the exile of God's people to Babylon. And since we've spent a long time in the Old Testament, it's time now to return to the New Testament. And I've decided to begin a series of sermons … Continue reading Ephesians 01(01–10)
Psalm 102
Introduction You can see from the title that Psalm 102 is the prayer of an afflicted man, who is faint and who pours out his lament before the Lord. And so, this psalm is another lamentation, when the psalmist cries out to the Lord for help because of the trouble he's in. The title says … Continue reading Psalm 102
Psalm 101
Introduction The title of today's psalm tells us that this is a psalm of David. The commentators suggest that this psalm may have been written for his coronation or for some kind of festival when he renewed his commitment to the Lord. And the reason they think that is because the psalm is a list … Continue reading Psalm 101
Luke 18(09)–19(10)
Introduction We're going through Luke's gospel at a brisk pace, taking large chunks at a time. Last week we studied the whole of chapter 17 and the first eight verses of chapter 18. And that passage included the parable of the unworthy servant, the healing of ten lepers, some teaching about Christ's second coming, and … Continue reading Luke 18(09)–19(10)
2 Kings 23(31)–25(30)
Introduction A couple of weeks ago, when we were studying the reign of Manasseh, I said that -- while humans have progressed in so many ways over the generations and we've made great advances in science and medicine and technology, so that life now is so much better than it was in the past -- … Continue reading 2 Kings 23(31)–25(30)
Psalm 100
Introduction Psalm 100 is the last of the enthronement psalms. These are psalms 93 to 100 and they're all about how the Lord reigns as king. Psalm 93 began with the words, 'The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty'. While Psalm 94 doesn't refer to God's reign, it does say that he will judge … Continue reading Psalm 100
Luke 17(01)–18(08)
Introduction Last week we spent our time on Luke 16 and the parables of the shrewd manager and the rich man and Lazarus. And both were about our duty to use what we have for the good of others and especially for the poor and needy. Just as the wise manager used his master's money … Continue reading Luke 17(01)–18(08)
2 Kings 22(01)–23(30)
Introduction I said last week that when Josiah took the throne of Judah it was like a breath of fresh air, because the reigns of Manasseh and Amon were so bad. Manasseh undid all the good work of his father Hezekiah, because whereas Hezekiah cleansed the land of idolatry, Manasseh went back to worshipping idols. … Continue reading 2 Kings 22(01)–23(30)
Psalm 099
Introduction We began by singing Holy, holy, holy, that hymn which recalls Isaiah's vision which is recorded for us in Isaiah 6 when he saw the Lord, seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple and the angels called to one another, saying: Holy, holy, holy is … Continue reading Psalm 099
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