Introduction Last week we spent our time on the passage which runs from verse 12 of chapter 3 to verse 1 of chapter 4, where Paul said that he had not yet obtained the resurrection or perfection in the presence of God, which is the goal which God has set before us. We have not … Continue reading Philippians 4(02–09)
Author: Colin Gamble
Philippians 3(12)–4(01)
Introduction Before I went on holiday we had spent six weeks studying Paul's letter to the Philippians. You may recall the background to his letter, which is recorded for us in Acts 16, where it tells us how Paul received a vision from the Lord, telling him to come over to Macedonia. And so, Paul … Continue reading Philippians 3(12)–4(01)
Matthew 26(47–56)
Introduction Last week we read how the Lord went with eleven of the disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane; and there he began to be sorrowful and troubled as he thought about how he would soon drink the cup of suffering and bear in our place the punishment we deserve for our sins. God's wrath … Continue reading Matthew 26(47–56)
1 Kings 20
Introduction The last three chapters of 1 Kings focussed on Elijah the prophet. So, we were introduced to him in chapter 17 where he announced to King Ahab that there would be no rain in the next few years except at God's command. And then Elijah went away and hid, first in the Kerith Ravine, … Continue reading 1 Kings 20
1 Kings 19
Introduction Before I went on holiday we studied 1 Kings 18 together and the story of the trial at Mount Carmel between Elijah and the prophets of Baal, when they set up two altars and Elijah invited the prophets of Baal to go first and to call on Baal to send fire on their altar. … Continue reading 1 Kings 19
Matthew 26(36–46)
Introduction Before I went on holiday we studied verses 31 to 35 of Matthew 26 where the Lord predicted that all of his disciples will fall away on account of him. Peter protested that even if the others fall away, he never will. But the Lord responded by telling Peter that he -- Peter -- … Continue reading Matthew 26(36–46)
1 Kings 18
Introduction We were introduced to Elijah in chapter 17, which we studied last week. However, it wasn't much of an introduction, because Elijah appeared suddenly, unexpectedly, out of the blue. We weren't told very much at all about his background and we don’t have an origin story for him, the way we do for other … Continue reading 1 Kings 18
Philippians 2(19)–3(11)
2:19--30 Today's passage begins with Paul referring to Timothy and Epaphroditus. Timothy was one of Paul's co-workers who used to accompany him on his missionary journeys; and he's mentioned in the book of Acts and in most of Paul's letters. And then, at some point, Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to oversee the work there. … Continue reading Philippians 2(19)–3(11)
Matthew 26(31–35)
Introduction We spent our time last week on the first 30 verses of chapter 26, which began with the Lord predicting that he would be handed over to be crucified at the time of the Passover Feast. And Matthew went on to record that the chief priests and elders were plotting to arrest him and … Continue reading Matthew 26(31–35)
Matthew 26(01–30)
Introduction In chapter 24 the Lord Jesus not only spoke about the troubles and trials we can expect in these, the last days in which we're living, but he also spoke about his second coming, when he will come on the clouds with power and great glory and send his angels throughout the earth to … Continue reading Matthew 26(01–30)
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