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 →

Psalm 098

Introduction Psalm 98, which is similar to Psalm 96, is a psalm of praise to God the King. It can be divided into three parts. In verses 1 to 3, the psalmist calls on God's people to praise the Lord. In verses 4 to 6, the psalmist calls on all the people of the earth … Continue reading Psalm 098 →

Luke 16

Introduction We spent our time last week on Luke 15 and the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, the lost younger son, and the lost elder son. There was a lot to get through, but remember: we're working our way through Luke's gospel at a brisk pace, taking roughly a chapter at a … Continue reading Luke 16 →

2 Kings 21

Introduction In the previous three chapters we were reading about Hezekiah, this good and godly king who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. Remember? He cleansed the kingdom from the evil influence of his father Ahaz by removing the high places and by smashing the sacred stones and by cutting down … Continue reading 2 Kings 21 →