Introduction Since last September, we've been studying what are known as the Pastoral Epistles. That is, 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. These are letters written by the Apostle Paul to two of his colleagues in the ministry. Timothy was overseeing the church in Ephesus; and Titus was overseeing the church on the island of … Continue reading Philemon 1–25
Author: Colin Gamble
Matthew 06(01–18) Part 2
Introduction The last time we studied Matthew's gospel together we reached that part of the Sermon on the Mount where the Lord was warning us not to do our acts of righteousness before men to be seen by them. An act of righteousness is any good deed which we perform as part of our service … Continue reading Matthew 06(01–18) Part 2
Hebrews 02(01–09)
Introduction Do you remember how the book of Hebrews began? In the past, God spoke to our forefathers in the faith through the prophets at many times and in various ways. So, God's revelation came to his people in many pieces. It came to them bit by bit through this prophet and through that prophet. … Continue reading Hebrews 02(01–09)
Matthew 06(01–18) Part 1
Introduction We're working our way through the Sermon on the Mount as part of our series of sermons on Matthew's gospel. The Lord explained near the beginning of the Sermon that he hadn't come to abolish the Law and the Prophets. So, he hadn't come to do away with the Old Testament and to introduce … Continue reading Matthew 06(01–18) Part 1
John 20(01–23) (2022)
Introduction On Friday evening in West Kirk we read from Mark's gospel how the Lord was taken to the Jewish Sanhedrin, the Jewish court, where he was accused of blasphemy for saying he was the Son of God and they condemned him to death. Since they didn't have the authority to execute anyone, they had … Continue reading John 20(01–23) (2022)
What the Cross Means (2022)
Introduction In the verses from Mark's gospel which we read during the service, we read how the Lord Jesus was first taken before what was known as the Sanhedrin, the Jewish court, made up of priests and elders and teachers of the law. And various false witnesses came forward; and they accused the Lord of … Continue reading What the Cross Means (2022)
Titus 03
Introduction In chapter 2 of Paul's letter to Titus, Paul instructed Titus on what he should teach to different groups within the churches in Crete. He referred first of all to the older men and to what they should be; and then he referred to the older women and to what they should be; and … Continue reading Titus 03
Matthew 05(31–48)
Introduction Since the start of the year, we've been working our way through Matthew's gospel on Wednesday evenings. And we've reached the Sermon on the Mount and have spent four Wednesdays on it already. We noticed, when we began to study this sermon, that it recalls what happened in the days of Moses when God … Continue reading Matthew 05(31–48)
Titus 02
Introduction Paul wrote this letter to Titus, who was one of his co-workers in the gospel. And Paul had left Titus in Crete to straighten out some things in the churches there. And in this letter, Paul instructed Titus on the things he needed to do and to teach on Crete. In verse 1 of … Continue reading Titus 02
Titus 01(05–16)
Introduction Titus was one of Paul's co-workers in the gospel; and Paul had left him on the island of Crete. And we're told in verse 5 of chapter 1 that the reason Paul left Titus on Crete was to straighten out what was left unfinished. So, at some point -- and we don't know when … Continue reading Titus 01(05–16)
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