Introduction I've been pointing out the pattern which we see in these chapters of Ezekiel, because while these chapters contain a message of judgment from the Lord, they also contain a message of hope and salvation. So, in chapters 13 to 15, the Lord condemned the false prophets among his people and he condemned the … Continue reading Ezekiel 19(01)–20(44)
Author: Colin Gamble
Psalm 138
Introduction Back in Psalm 72, which marks the end of Book 2 of the psalms, we were told that the psalms of David were concluded. However, there were three more psalms of David in Books 3 and 4 and there were a few more near the beginning of Book 5. And now, we have several … Continue reading Psalm 138
Acts 08(01–25)
Introduction Last week we spent our time on Stephen's arrest and his trial and his speech to the Sanhedrin and his death by stoning. And as he died, he was enabled by the Spirit to see into heaven where he saw the glory of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, standing at the right hand … Continue reading Acts 08(01–25)
John 11(01–44) (2025)
Preached in West Kirk Presbyterian Church, Belfast on Easter Sunday 2025. Introduction This is perhaps an unusual passage to study on Easter Sunday evening, because it's not really about the Lord's resurrection from the dead. And that's what Easter Sunday is all about, isn't it? On Good Friday we remember and give thanks that our … Continue reading John 11(01–44) (2025)
Psalm 137
Introduction Today we come to Psalm 137, which is a psalm that has made it into the pop charts when Boney M released it as a single in 1978 with 'Brown Girl in the Ring' as the B-side. The Boney M version was a cover of a song recorded by The Melodians in 1970. Other … Continue reading Psalm 137
Psalm 136
Introduction At the last pre-communion service, we were studying Psalm 119, which is the longest psalm. Since that time, we've gone through the Songs of Ascents which are Psalms 120 to 134. These were psalms for God's people as they made their way up to Jerusalem for one of the annual religious festivals, when God's … Continue reading Psalm 136
Ezekiel 18
Introduction Last week I mentioned the pattern which we see in these chapters of Ezekiel, because in these chapters the Lord not only speaks of judgment, but he also speaks of hope and salvation. Last week, we had the strange story of the vine which turned away from the eagle which planted it and it … Continue reading Ezekiel 18
Ezekiel 17
Introduction I think we're beginning to see a pattern in Ezekiel, because although the Lord's message about Jerusalem in those days was a message of judgment, the Lord also includes a message of hope and salvation. It was a message of judgment, because as we saw last week, the people of Jerusalem were like the … Continue reading Ezekiel 17
Ezekiel 16
Introduction In the chapters we studied last week, the Lord instructed Ezekiel to prophesy against the false prophets who were saying 'peace' to the people when there was no peace with God. And instead of warning the people about their sins and telling them to turn from them. the false prophets were encouraging the people … Continue reading Ezekiel 16
Acts 06(08)–08(01)
Introduction I said the last time that Luke has been showing us how the Risen and Exalted Lord Jesus Christ has been building his church in Jerusalem. More and more people were hearing the good news and many believed in Christ for salvation and they were added to the church. And the church was a … Continue reading Acts 06(08)–08(01)
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