Introduction Last week we spent our time on the passage which runs from verse 9 of chapter 18 to verse 10 of chapter 19 and it included the parable of the tax collector and Pharisee who went up to the temple to pray. And then, after that parable, we read that some people were bringing … Continue reading Luke 19(11)–20(19)
Author: Colin Gamble
Luke 20(19)–21(38)
Introduction Last week's passage ended with the Lord's parable of the tenants. A landowner planted a vineyard and rented it out to tenant-farmers on the understanding that they would give him a share of the harvest as rent. At harvest time, he sent a servant to collect his share. But the tenant-farmers beat the servant … Continue reading Luke 20(19)–21(38)
Luke 02(21–38)
Introduction We've been working our way through the first two chapters of Luke's gospel and his account of the events surrounding the Saviour's birth. You might remember that Luke said in the opening verses of his gospel that he had carefully investigated the things which eye-witnesses have handed down to them about the Lord Jesus … Continue reading Luke 02(21–38)
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
Ephesians 01(11–14)
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)
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)
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