Introduction We finished our studies in Haggai last week. And do you remember in chapter 2, God spoke to his people about the future glory of the temple and of future blessings for his people and about a future kingdom. By speaking of a future kingdom, he was anticipating how Christ is the King who … Continue reading Zechariah 01(01–17)
Author: Colin Gamble
1 Timothy 03(08–16)
Introduction In the passage we studied last week Paul was writing about the overseers -- who are also called elders -- who are appointed in every congregation to oversee the Lord's people. Just as a shepherd oversees his sheep to ensure the sheep are well fed and kept safe, so the overseers or elders are … Continue reading 1 Timothy 03(08–16)
1 Timothy 03(01–07)
Introduction Paul has been writing to Timothy with instructions about some of the things he was to do and teach in the church in Ephesus. In chapter 1, Paul instructed Timothy to command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer. It seems there were some false teachers in Ephesus who were focussing on … Continue reading 1 Timothy 03(01–07)
1 Timothy 02(08–15)
Introduction Timothy was one of Paul's co-workers in the gospel. And Paul had left him at Ephesus to minister to the church there. And Paul wrote this letter and the next one to encourage Timothy in his work and to instruct him about some of the things he was to do and to teach in … Continue reading 1 Timothy 02(08–15)
1 Timothy 02(01–07)
Introduction You'll perhaps know or remember that Timothy, who was one of Paul's co-workers in the gospel, is in Ephesus. Paul wanted him to remain there and to minister to the believers in that place. And in 1 and 2 Timothy, Paul is writing to Timothy to instruct him on what he's to do and … Continue reading 1 Timothy 02(01–07)
1 Timothy 01
Introduction We're beginning today a new series of sermons on Paul's Pastoral Letters. The Pastoral Letters comprise Paul's first and second letter to Timothy and his letter to Titus. All three letters are fairly short, so we might go through all three of them, one after the other, or I might pause the series and … Continue reading 1 Timothy 01
2 Samuel 24
Introduction So, here we are at the last chapter of 2 Samuel and this story about the plague which the Lord sent on his people and the offerings David brought to the Lord to pay for their sins and to make peace with him. Verses 1 to 10 But there are a few things which … Continue reading 2 Samuel 24
2 Samuel 23
Introduction Famous last words. 'Kiss me, Hardy' is one I remember from school, which Nelson supposedly said to his ship's captain at the Battle of Trafalgar. 'You too, Brutus'. Julius Caesar probably didn't say those words, but those are the last words of Caesar in Shakespeare's play. Johnny Cash apparently said, 'It's time'. And Barry … Continue reading 2 Samuel 23
2 Samuel 22
Introduction Our narrator is wrapping up the story of David, who became king of God's people in place of Saul and who faced many challenges and troubles and trials during his lifetime. But the Lord preserved him and kept him. And some time during his reign, David wrote this song of thanksgiving to the Lord … Continue reading 2 Samuel 22
2 Samuel 21
Introduction We're coming near to the end of 2 Samuel and the story of David. But our narrator still has a few more things to tell us about David and his reign. And today's chapter can be divided into two main parts. Firstly, in verses 1 to 14, we have this story involving the Gibeonites. … Continue reading 2 Samuel 21
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