Author: Colin Gamble

2 Kings 14

Introduction Our narrator is telling us about the kings of Israel. After David, there was Solomon. And he was a great king; and the kingdom prospered under his reign; and his people enjoyed peace and quiet while he was king. But after Solomon's death, the one kingdom of Israel was divided into two: there was … Continue reading 2 Kings 14 →

Psalm 090

Introduction Today's psalm is the first one in the fourth book of Psalms. And, according to the title, it's a prayer of Moses, the man of God. This is the only psalm which is attributed to Moses and the commentators discuss whether it was indeed written by Moses or whether it was written by someone … Continue reading Psalm 090 →

Psalm 091

Introduction Someone has called this psalm an antidote to fear and anxiety. So, when we're afraid, when we're anxious, we can read this psalm and remember and believe that the Lord our God is my shelter and my refuge and my fortress and I'm able to rest secure in his shadow. And he will save … Continue reading Psalm 091 →

2 Kings 13

Introduction Last week's chapter was about Joash who became king of the southern kingdom of Judah. In case you've forgotten, let me remind you that after the death of Solomon, the one kingdom of Israel was divided into two: there's the northern kingdom which continued to be known as Israel; and there's the smaller, southern … Continue reading 2 Kings 13 →

Luke 09

Introduction We're going through Luke's gospel at a brisk pace, taking large chunks each week and trying to identify the big themes instead of focussing closely on the details, which I've done before when I've preached through Matthew and Mark and John. Last week we studied the whole of chapter 8 and I said that … Continue reading Luke 09 →

Luke 08

Introduction Luke has been showing us that the Lord Jesus is God's Spirit-Anointed and Conquering King. And so, after the Lord's baptism, when the Holy Spirit descended on him, he's gone from place to place as God's Conquering King to proclaim and to provide freedom for his people and to deliver them from their sin … Continue reading Luke 08 →

Luke 07

Introduction We've going through Luke's gospel at a fairly brisk pace. For instance, last week we studied the whole of the Sermon on the Plain in one go, when in theory I could have divided it into four or five separate sermons. And the time before that we took the calling of Levi, the controversy … Continue reading Luke 07 →

Psalm 089

Introduction Psalm 89 is one of the long psalms. When we studied Psalm 78, which is another long psalm, I explained that one way to deal with the long psalms is to divide them up into parts and to study each part over several weeks. So, we could divide Psalm 89 into three parts and … Continue reading Psalm 089 →

Psalm 088

Introduction Psalm 88 is another lamentation in which the psalmist calls on the Lord for help because of what he's suffering. However, it is unique because the other psalms of lamentation normally end with hope or with praise. Normally the psalmist prays to the Lord for help. And before the psalm is finished, he begins … Continue reading Psalm 088 →