Introduction Psalm 62 is another psalm for troubled times, because in this psalm David reminds us to trust in the Lord at all times, because he alone is our rock and salvation, our fortress and refuge. He is powerful; and therefore he's able to help And he loves his people with a steadfast love; and … Continue reading Psalm 062
Author: Colin Gamble
Prayer
Introduction The elders asked me to speak on the subject of prayer. Prayer, of course, is how we talk to God. He speaks to us through his word, the Bible; and we speak to him through prayer. It is verbal communication with God. And it's an important part of our Christian lives. One writer (Bavinck) … Continue reading Prayer
Matthew 26(57–75)
Introduction We're coming closer and closer to the Lord's death on the cross. Two weeks ago we read how the Lord went with his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane, where he prayed to his Heavenly Father. Then last week we read how Judas the Betrayer led a large crowd to the Garden in order … Continue reading Matthew 26(57–75)
1 Kings 21
Introduction I want to begin today, not in 1 Kings, but in the book of Deuteronomy. In that book of the Bible we have the word of the Lord to his people, who were preparing to enter the Promised Land for the very first time. And the Lord gave them various instructions and laws and … Continue reading 1 Kings 21
Philippians 4(10–23)
Introduction Two weeks ago we studied the last part of chapter 3 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 yet obtained these things; but, like Paul, we're to press on to … Continue reading Philippians 4(10–23)
Philippians 4(02–09)
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)
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
