Verses 13 to 15 Matthew tells us in verse 13 that little children were brought to the Lord Jesus so that he could place his hands on them and pray for them. Apparently it was the custom in those days for parents to bring their children to the scribes so that they would pray for … Continue reading Matthew 19(13–30)
Author: Colin Gamble
Matthew 20(01–16)
Introduction We come today to this parable which is only found in Matthew's gospel. However, it's connected to the previous passage by means of the repetition of the saying that 'the last will be first and the first will be last'. Do you see how that saying appears in verse 30 at the end of … Continue reading Matthew 20(01–16)
1 Kings 03
Introduction In chapter 1 we saw that David was old and well advanced in years and drawing near the end of his life. Adonijah, his oldest surviving son, exalted himself and made a move to take the throne and become the next king of Israel. Nathan the prophet was alarmed when he found out about … Continue reading 1 Kings 03
Job 38(01)–40(05)
Introduction The book of Job began with the Lord drawing Satan's attention to Job who was blameless and upright and a man who feared God and shunned evil. And Satan scoffed, saying that Job only worshipped God because of what he got out of God in this life. Job only worshipped God because God had … Continue reading Job 38(01)–40(05)
Job 36+37
Introduction We're studying Elihu's fourth and final speech today. You might recall that he was waiting for Job and his friends to finish what they had to say about Job's suffering. And once they finished speaking, Elihu began to speak. In his first speech he responded to Job's complaint that God is silent and will … Continue reading Job 36+37
Matthew 19(01–12)
Verses 1 and 2 Chapter 19 opens with Matthew telling us that when the Lord finished saying these things -- the things we were studying in chapter 18 about how to treat one another -- he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. That is, to … Continue reading Matthew 19(01–12)
Matthew 18(15–35)
Introduction I said last week that the block of teaching in chapter 18 is to do with how we relate to one another. And from verses 1 to 14 -- which we studied last week -- we learned that instead of being proud and instead of exalting ourselves over our fellow believers, we're to be … Continue reading Matthew 18(15–35)
1 Kings 02
Introduction When we studied 1 Kings 1 last week we saw that King David had become old and weak and it was clear that he was near the end of his life. And his oldest surviving son, Adonijah, put himself forward. That is, he exalted himself and said that he will be king. And he … Continue reading 1 Kings 02
Job 34+35
Introduction We met Elihu for the first time last week. And we saw that he was waiting for Job and Job's three friends to finish speaking. And now that they have finished, Elihu has begun to say what's been on his mind. And he spoke about how he felt compelled to speak and the pressure … Continue reading Job 34+35
Genesis 33
Review Way back in the beginning, after God created Adam, he commissioned Adam to fill the earth and to subdue it. In other words, the Lord wanted Adam to fill the earth with people who would bear his image and who would be able, therefore, to reflect his glory on the earth. And the Lord … Continue reading Genesis 33
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