Introduction We come today to the fifth of the eight night visions which Zechariah the prophet received from the Lord. Zechariah was ministering in Jerusalem at the same time as Haggai which was after the Lord's people had returned to Jerusalem from their exile in Babylon. And Zechariah received these eight night visions in order … Continue reading Zechariah 04
Author: Colin Gamble
Zechariah 03
Introduction This is now our third week studying the book of Zechariah, who was a prophet of the Lord who was ministering in Jerusalem alongside Haggai after the Lord's people had returned from the exile in Babylon. When the people returned at first they began to rebuild the temple. But their enemies opposed them and … Continue reading Zechariah 03
1 Timothy 04
Introduction The Apostle Paul is writing to Timothy, who is a young minister in the city of Ephesus. And Paul is writing to this young minister with instructions about some of the things he needs to know and to do and to teach in Ephesus. And in chapter 2 Paul instructed him about public worship. … Continue reading 1 Timothy 04
Omnipotence
Introduction Today we're thinking about God's power which the Shorter Catechism says is infinite, eternal and unchangeable. When we say God's power is infinite, we mean it's not restricted or limited in any way. He is omnipotent. That is, he is all-powerful. There is nothing he cannot do and nothing is too hard for him. … Continue reading Omnipotence
Zechariah 01(18)–02(13)
Introduction Zechariah was a prophet of the Lord who was ministering in Jerusalem at the same time as Haggai, which was when some of the Lord's people had returned from the exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem and its temple. In the first chapter of Zechariah's book, the Lord summoned the people living in Jerusalem … Continue reading Zechariah 01(18)–02(13)
Zechariah 01(01–17)
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)
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)
