I made use of Biblical Critical Theory by Christopher Watkin (Zondervan Academic, 2022) for this sermon. Introduction I'm beginning today a series of sermons which will be based on the Apostles' Creed. The Apostles' Creed is one of the earliest and best known of the Christian creeds. The word 'creed', of course, comes from the … Continue reading The Creator and the Creation
Author: Colin Gamble
1 Kings 12(25–33)
Introduction In the previous passage we read of the time when Solomon's son, Rehoboam, went to Shechem, where the people had gathered in order to make him king. However, this coronation service did not go as smoothly as Rehoboam might have hoped, because the people had a condition for him. They said that they would … Continue reading 1 Kings 12(25–33)
Matthew 24(01–28)
Introduction At the beginning of today's passage we read that the Lord was walking away from the temple, when his disciples called his attention to its buildings. That is, to all the buildings which made up the temple complex. In Mark's version of this passage, the disciples marvelled at the size of the temple. And … Continue reading Matthew 24(01–28)
Matthew 23(13–39)
Introduction In the passage we studied last week the Lord exposed how the Pharisees and teachers of the law were hypocrites who did not practise what they preached; and they were lacking in sympathy and compassion; and they loved to be praised. They were hypocrites because, though they told everyone to keep the law, they … Continue reading Matthew 23(13–39)
1 Kings 12(01–24)
Introduction We saw last week that things did not end well for Solomon. Though he was the wisest man in the world and the whole world sought audience with him to hear his wisdom, he very foolishly married foreign women, who did not worship the true God and who worshipped idols instead. And as Solomon … Continue reading 1 Kings 12(01–24)
Matthew 23(01–12)
Introduction Right at the end of chapter 22 the Lord silenced his enemies who had been trying to trap him in his words. Remember? The Pharisees sent their disciples to ask him about paying taxes. Then the Sadducees came and asked him about the resurrection. And then one of the Pharisees, who was an expert … Continue reading Matthew 23(01–12)
Matthew 22(41–46)
Introduction Today's passage concludes a brief section of Matthew's gospel which has been all about the Pharisees and the Sadducees and their efforts to trap the Lord in his words. The Pharisees first sent their disciples to ask the Lord a question about paying taxes to Caesar. Then the Sadducees came to ask him a … Continue reading Matthew 22(41–46)
1 Kings 11
Introduction For ten chapters we've been reading about Solomon's reign. In chapter 1 we read of how David gave instructions for Solomon to be crowned king in his place. And in chapter 2 we had David's charge to Solomon and we read how David instructed the new king to be strong and to walk in … Continue reading 1 Kings 11
Psalm 060
Introduction You may have noticed that Psalms 54 to 60 are similar in that each of them are lamentations in which David called on the Lord for help because of his enemies. In Psalm 54, he complained that strangers were attacking him, ruthless men who sought his life. In Psalm 55, he cried to the … Continue reading Psalm 060
Psalm 059
Introduction If you take a look at the title for today's psalm, you'll see that it was inspired by the events recorded for us in 1 Samuel 19 which we were studying last Sunday morning. According to the title, this psalm was written in connection with the time when Saul sent men to watch David's … Continue reading Psalm 059
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