Introduction We were studying the short book of Jonah last Sunday and the Sunday before that. And I made the case that the book of Jonah is not about mission, which is how it's often interpreted, but it's about God's mercy. It's not about mission, because God didn't send Jonah to Nineveh to preach the … Continue reading Nahum 1–3
Author: Colin Gamble
Jonah 3+4
Introduction We began a short, two-part series on the book of Jonah last week. And that means we'll finish it this evening. It's a two-part series because the book of Jonah can be divided into two parts: chapters 1 and 2; and chapters 3 and 4. Both parts follow the same pattern: they both begin … Continue reading Jonah 3+4
Ephesians 03(14–21)
Introduction Last week we noticed that Paul began in verse 1 of chapter 3 to record his prayer for his readers. But then at the end of verse 1 he interrupted himself and began a digression which continued until verse 13. And that means that virtually all of the passage which we studied last week … Continue reading Ephesians 03(14–21)
Psalm 105
Introduction Psalm 105 begins with a call to worship. That is, the psalmist is summoning the people to give thanks to the Lord and to make known what he has done. And then, in the rest of the psalm, the psalmist recalls what God has done for his people and how he brought them into … Continue reading Psalm 105
Jonah 1+2
Introduction This evening we're beginning a short series of sermons on the book of Jonah. I've preached on Jonah several times before in my life as a preacher. The last time was in 2013 and it was here in Immanuel. But I've never been entirely happy with any of my sermons on Jonah. And so, … Continue reading Jonah 1+2
Ephesians 03(01–13)
Introduction I'm sure you all know what a digression is. Someone digresses whenever they're talking about one thing, but then they veer off topic and start talking about something else entirely. And they'll perhaps continue along that digression and forget all about the original topic; or, on the other hand, they might eventually realise what … Continue reading Ephesians 03(01–13)
Luke 23(50)–24(53)
Introduction Last week we spent our time on the first forty-nine verses of chapter 23 where Luke recorded for us the Lord's trial before Pilate and Herod and his crucifixion afterwards. The Jewish council brought the Lord Jesus to Pilate and accused him of leading the people astray and of claiming to be a king. … Continue reading Luke 23(50)–24(53)
Psalm 103
Introduction I often read Psalm 103 to the people I visit when conducting pastoral visitation, because it's a wonderful psalm about all the good things which God promises to do for his people. And so, in the midst of our troubles, we can take hope, because the God we worship promises to forgive our sins … Continue reading Psalm 103
Ephesians 02(11–22)
Introduction Back in chapter 1, Paul was praising God for all the spiritual blessings which he has poured out upon us in Christ Jesus. And he mentioned that God has made known to us the mystery of his will. And when we studied that passage I explained that when Paul uses the word ‘mystery’, he’s … Continue reading Ephesians 02(11–22)
Ephesians 02(01–10)
Introduction Before I went on holiday we spent three Sundays studying Ephesians 1 which begins with Paul praising the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. And Paul went on to mention some of those spiritual blessings which God the … Continue reading Ephesians 02(01–10)
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