Luke 15

Introduction We come this evening to Luke 15 which is perhaps one of the best known chapters in Luke's gospel, because it contains four well-known parables. Notice that I said that there are four parables, because there's the parable of the lost sheep and there's the parable of the lost coin and there's the parable … Continue reading Luke 15 →

2 Kings 20

Introduction Second Kings 20 is the third chapter devoted to King Hezekiah. We were introduced to him in chapter 18 where we learned that he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, just as King David had done before him. And he succeeded in cleansing Judah of the corrupting influence of his … Continue reading 2 Kings 20 →

Psalm 097

Introduction I've said before that Psalms 93 to 100 are known as enthronement psalms, because they're all about how the Lord reigns. And so, today's psalm begins with the declaration that he reigns. And after the opening verse, the rest of the psalm can be divided into three parts. In the first part -- verses … Continue reading Psalm 097 →

Luke 14

Introduction On Sunday evenings, we're going through Luke's gospel at a brisk pace. So, instead of taking short passages each Sunday and studying them in depth, we're taking big chunks and we're trying to pick out themes. Last week we studied verses 10 to 35 of chapter 13 and the big theme was the kingdom … Continue reading Luke 14 →

2 Kings 19

Introduction Chapter 18, which we studied last week, ended with a cliff-hanger. Many of you were away because of the Bank Holiday and marathon, so let me explain that last week's chapter was all about Hezekiah who was the king of the southern kingdom of Judah. And he was a good and godly king, doing … Continue reading 2 Kings 19 →

Luke 13(10–35)

Introduction We spent our time last week on the passage which runs from verse 35 of chapter 12 to verse 9 of chapter 13. And those verses were all about the coming of the Lord and what it means for us. And, of course, there was his first coming, when he came into the world … Continue reading Luke 13(10–35) →

Luke 12(35)–13(09)

Introduction Last week we spent our time on the first thirty-four verses of Luke 12 which were all about fear and worry. The Lord told the people who were listening to him not to be afraid of those who can kill the body, but who can do no more to us. In other words, don't … Continue reading Luke 12(35)–13(09) →

Luke 12(01–34)

Introduction It's been almost a month since we were studying Luke's gospel together. Since then we've had Easter and I was on holiday and then last week we had the PW service. So, it's been a while, but now we're back in Luke. And I've said before that we're going through it at a brisk … Continue reading Luke 12(01–34) →

Luke 11

Introduction We're flying through Luke's gospel, taking a chapter at a time. And so, last week we were on chapter 10 which began with the Lord sending seventy-two others ahead of him. And then we had the parable of the Good Samaritan. And the chapter ended with the story of the Lord in the home … Continue reading Luke 11 →

Luke 10

Introduction Last week we spent our time on the whole of chapter 9 which I said was about three main things: it was about power; and it was about suffering; and it was about glory. It was about Christ's power, because the Lord Jesus gave his Twelve Apostles the power and authority they needed to … Continue reading Luke 10 →