Introduction Today's passage is obviously about Peter. But it's been a while since we've heard anything about him. The passage which we studied last week was all about Saul who is now known as Paul. Up until the events of chapter 9, Saul hated the church of Christ and he wanted to do what he … Continue reading Acts 09(32–43)
Author: Colin Gamble
Acts 09(01–31)
Introduction I said last week that there are reminders throughout the book of Acts that the early years of the Christian church were extra-ordinary times when lots of extra-ordinary things took place which do not happen in our day. For instance, last week we read that an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip the … Continue reading Acts 09(01–31)
Psalm 141
Introduction Today's psalm is another psalm of David. Psalms 138 to 145 are all psalms of David and I've said before that it's possible that these final psalms of David were a reminder to God's people after the Babylonian exile that God had not forgotten his promise to send his people a new king in … Continue reading Psalm 141
Psalm 140
Introduction I mentioned last time that there's a small group of Davidic psalms right at the end of the psalter from Psalm 138 to Psalm 145. And they were a reminder to God's people after the Babylonian exile that the Lord had not forgotten his promise to raise up a new and greater king than … Continue reading Psalm 140
Ezekiel 20(45)–21(32)
Introduction It's been about a month since we last studied the book of Ezekiel together. And so, let me refresh your memory of it by reminding you of the historical background. God had settled his people in the Promised Land in the days of Joshua. When they asked for a king, he gave them first … Continue reading Ezekiel 20(45)–21(32)
Acts 08(26–40)
Introduction At the beginning of the book of Acts, Luke recorded how the Lord Jesus said to the apostles that they will be his witnesses in Jerusalem and in Judea and in Samaria and to the ends of the earth. And when we studied that verse several months ago now, I explained that those words … Continue reading Acts 08(26–40)
Ezekiel 19(01)–20(44)
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)
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)
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