Introduction In Joshua 3 there were a number of speeches. The officers spoke to the people and told them to get ready to cross the Jordan. Joshua spoke to the people and priests, telling the people to consecrate themselves and telling the priests to take up the ark of the covenant and pass in front … Continue reading Joshua 04(01)–05(01)
Author: Colin Gamble
John 08(30–44)
Introduction Last week’s passage was about many things, but the main thing was what the Lord Jesus said about being the light of the world. As the Eternal Son of God, he has been shining continually ever since the creation of the world, giving to every living person the light of the knowledge of God … Continue reading John 08(30–44)
John 08(12–30)
Introduction Last week we were looking at verses 30 to 52 of John chapter 7 and we thought about three things. We thought about the confusion that existed among the people about the Lord Jesus. And we thought about the opposition that existed among the people to the Lord Jesus. And then we thought about … Continue reading John 08(12–30)
John 07(30–52)
Introduction This is now our third week in John 7. At the beginning of the chapter, the Lord’s half-brothers were urging him to leave Galilee and to up to Jerusalem in Judea for the Feast of the Tabernacles. They were saying to him that he should leave the sticks and head up to the big … Continue reading John 07(30–52)
John 07(11–29)
Introduction Last week we studied the opening verses of John 7, where the Lord’s half-brothers said to him that he ought to leave Galilee and go to Judea for the Feast of Tabernacles, so that his disciples will see the miracles he can do. Since the Lord’s half-brothers did not believe in him, they were … Continue reading John 07(11–29)
Joshua 03
Introduction In chapter 1 the Lord told Joshua that he and all the people should get ready to cross the Jordan River and enter the Promised Land. And the Lord reassured Joshua that the Lord will be with him as he was with Moses to help him. In chapter 2 Joshua sent men to spy … Continue reading Joshua 03
Romans 01(08–17)
Introduction We began to study Paul’s letter to the Romans last Sunday morning. In the opening seven verses, which we studied last week, Paul introduces himself to his readers and he described himself to them as a servant, or a slave even, of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the … Continue reading Romans 01(08–17)
Romans 01(01–07)
Introduction Last Sunday morning we finished our studies in the book of Acts. And the book of Acts ended with Paul in Rome, where he was kept under house arrest. However, he was able to receive visitors and to preach the kingdom of God and to teach about Jesus Christ the King. According to early … Continue reading Romans 01(01–07)
Joshua 02
Introduction In chapter 1 we read that Moses had died and God had appointed Joshua to be the new leader of his people. And God had commanded Joshua to get the people ready to cross over the Jordan River and to enter the land God was giving to them. In response, Joshua ordered the officers … Continue reading Joshua 02
Joshua 01
Introduction In the book of Genesis, the Lord established his covenant with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob to be their God and the God of their descendants. Because of God’s commitment to his people, he rescued Jacob and his sons from a seven-year famine by bringing them to Egypt. And there they multiplied and became … Continue reading Joshua 01
