2+3 John

Introduction We managed to complete our studies on 1 John right before Christmas; and the plan now is to study both 2 and 3 John today. As you can see, they are both short letters and the commentators think that each one of them was able to fit on a single sheet of papyrus, which … Continue reading 2+3 John →

Matthew 17

Introduction We've been working our way through the gospel of Matthew since this time last year. And we come today to chapter 17 and to the account of the Lord's transfiguration. Many of the commentators take it for granted that when the Lord was transfigured like this he was briefly displaying his true nature as … Continue reading Matthew 17 →

Job 25–28

Introduction We began the third cycle of speeches last week when we studied Job chapters 22 to 24 which contained Eliphaz's third speech to Job and Job's reply. And do you remember? It seemed that Eliphaz's patience with Job had come to an end; and all thought of comforting Job had been set aside, because … Continue reading Job 25–28 →

Job 22–24

Introduction Last Sunday evening we reached the end of the second cycle of speeches between Job and his friends. And there is one more cycle of speeches to go before we meet a fourth friend named Elihu who also wants to speak to Job. But we don't meet Elihu until chapter 32. In the meantime, … Continue reading Job 22–24 →

Matthew 16(21–28)

Introduction The last time we were studying Matthew's gospel together we read Peter's confession about the Lord Jesus. The Lord asked: 'Who do you say that I am?' And Peter said: 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.' So, you're God's Anointed King, sent to save God's people; and you're also the … Continue reading Matthew 16(21–28) →