Introduction When we began to study the Sermon on the Mount I said that it recalls what happened at Mount Sinai in the days of Moses. At that time, the people gathered at Mount Sinai to listen to the Lord. And here in Matthew, the people gathered at another mountain to listen to the Lord … Continue reading Matthew 07(13)–08(01)
Author: Colin Gamble
Ruth 4
Introduction We've come today to the last part in the four-part story of Ruth. It's a true story. That is, it's history and not fiction. These are real people and they're not made up. And in the first part of this true story, Naomi went from Bethlehem to the land of Moab with her husband … Continue reading Ruth 4
Ruth 3
Introduction Previously in the book of Ruth: Elimelech, a man from Bethlehem, set out with his wife, Naomi, and their two sons to go to the land of Moab because there was a famine in the land of Israel. While they were in Moab, Elimelech died, leaving his wife and two sons. The two sons … Continue reading Ruth 3
Hebrews 04(01–13)
Introduction The one who is Son is greater than the prophets, through whom God used to speak, because the one who is Son is God. He's the Only Begotten Son of God; and he's the radiance of God's glory and the exact imprint of his being. He is God. And who better to reveal God … Continue reading Hebrews 04(01–13)
Hebrews 03
Introduction In the opening verse of today's passage, the writer of this letter addresses his readers and instructs them to fix their thoughts on Jesus. That is, consider him. Pay attention to him. Contemplate him. Think about him. That's what the writer wanted his readers to do. And it's what all of us should do. … Continue reading Hebrews 03
Hebrews 02(10–18)
Introduction In the past, God spoke at many times and in various ways through the prophets. He spoke bit by bit through this prophet and through that prophet. Everything he revealed through the prophets was true, but it was always bit by bit. But now, in these last days, God has spoken his final and … Continue reading Hebrews 02(10–18)
Ruth 2
Introduction We began to study the book of Ruth last week when we spent our time on chapter 1. Do you remember the story so far? There was this man from Bethlehem called Elimelech, who took his wife and their two sons and moved from Bethlehem in the land of Judah to live in Moab … Continue reading Ruth 2
Matthew 07(01–12)
Introduction We're getting near the end of the Sermon on the Mount which we're studying as part of a series on the gospel of Matthew. The commentators aren't too sure how exactly to divide up this passage, but it's possible that it should be divided into two parts: verses 1 to 5 and verses 6 … Continue reading Matthew 07(01–12)
Ruth 1
Introduction Today we're beginning a new series of sermons on the book of Ruth. As you can see, if you have your Bible open, it's a short book: only four chapters long. And it's a love story. That is, it's a true love story which is historical and not fiction. And it's about how Ruth, … Continue reading Ruth 1
Matthew 06(19–34)
Introduction We're working our way through the Sermon on the Mount as part of our series of sermons on Matthew's gospel. And we've come to a new part of the sermon which is about God and money or God and our possessions. Verses 19 to 24 are about getting our priorities right in terms of … Continue reading Matthew 06(19–34)
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