Acts 02(37–47)

Introduction We spent our time last week looking at Peter's Pentecost sermon. And we saw that the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost was a confirmation that the Lord Jesus was alive and was now reigning in heaven. Do you remember? Peter's sermon was all about the Lord Jesus: The people in Jerusalem had killed … Continue reading Acts 02(37–47) →

Acts 02(12–36)

Introduction We're working our way through the book of Acts. First of all, we read how the Lord Jesus instructed the Apostles to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit to come upon them. Then they would be his witnesses throughout the world. Secondly, the Lord Jesus was taken up to heaven, but angels … Continue reading Acts 02(12–36) →

Acts 01(21)–02(11)

Review Let me try to do a quick review of what we've already seen in Acts. First of all, you’ll maybe remember that Acts was written by Luke, who also wrote the third gospel in the New Testament. And, in fact, in verse 1 of chapter 1 Luke refers to his gospel which he had … Continue reading Acts 01(21)–02(11) →

Acts 01(12–20)

Introduction Last week I said that the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts were both written by Luke for this man, Theophilus who is mentioned at the beginning of the gospel and the book of Acts. In Luke's Gospel, Luke wrote about all that the Lord Jesus began to do and to teach … Continue reading Acts 01(12–20) →

Acts 01(01–11)

Introduction We're beginning today a new series of studies on the book of Acts. And what I intend to do is to go through the book, almost verse by verse to see what we can learn here about the early church and the extension of Christ's kingdom following his resurrection and ascension. And since there … Continue reading Acts 01(01–11) →

1 Samuel 31

Summary It seems appropriate as we approach the end of 1 Samuel to think back over the book and to summarise what it's been about. And so, what has it been about? Well, one of the commentaries I have on 1 Samuel has as its subtitle, 'Looking for a Leader'. 'Looking for a Leader.' And … Continue reading 1 Samuel 31 →

1 Samuel 29+30

Introduction The introduction to today's passage is back at the beginning of chapter 28. Right at the beginning of chapter 28 we were told that in those days the Philistines gathered their forces to fight against Israel. And Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, was expecting David and his men to go with him to … Continue reading 1 Samuel 29+30 →

1 Samuel 28(03–25)

Introduction Last week we read how David went to live among the Philistines for a time. And though it may look from one angle, that he had lost his way, and that he was now siding with Israel's enemies, he was in fact doing what the Lord's anointed king was supposed to do, because he … Continue reading 1 Samuel 28(03–25) →

1 Samuel 27(01)–28(02)

Introduction I'm sure we've all seen those pictures which, if you look at them in one way, look like one thing; and if you look at them in another way, they look like something else. There's that one which, if you look at it one way, you'll see an old woman wearing a scarf over … Continue reading 1 Samuel 27(01)–28(02) →

Coronavirus (February 2020)

As I write this, the news is all about the coronavirus. Cases have been reported in the UK and Ireland and -- at the time of writing -- four deaths from the virus have been recorded in the UK. Fortunately there's plenty of advice available on how best to keep ourselves safe and we all … Continue reading Coronavirus (February 2020) →