Introduction Today we come to a new section of Matthew's gospel which runs from verse 35 of chapter 9 to the end of chapter 10. And in this section, Matthew records for us what the Lord said to his disciples about mission. So, in the first part of this section, the Lord tells us that … Continue reading Matthew 09(35)–10(23)
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Matthew 09(09–34)
Introduction We've been working our way through Matthew's gospel on Wednesday evenings since the start of the year. And at the end of the Sermon on the Mount at the end of chapter 7, we read how the crowds were amazed at the Lord's teaching, because he taught 'as one who had authority, and not … Continue reading Matthew 09(09–34)
Hebrews 07
Introduction Back in verse 10 of chapter 5, the author of Hebrews said that the Lord Jesus was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek. 'We have much to say about this', he said in the next verse. However, he went on to add that it is hard to explain … Continue reading Hebrews 07
Matthew 08(18)–09(08)
Introduction I said last week that, in chapters 8 and 9 of his gospel, Matthew tells us about the Lord's healing ministry. And that's true, but it's perhaps more accurate to say that in these two chapters Matthew tells us about the Lord's power and authority to save his people. So, in last week's passage, … Continue reading Matthew 08(18)–09(08)
Hebrews 06(13–20)
Introduction Right at the end of the book of Hebrews the writer refers to what he's written as a 'word of exhortation'. In other words, he's written this letter to exhort his readers, or to encourage them strongly or to appeal to them. He's written to warn them about something and he's exhorting them to … Continue reading Hebrews 06(13–20)
Hebrews 05(11)–06(12)
Introduction There's a new addition to the manse family. A few weeks ago we got a second dog: a puppy called Nova as a companion for Sandy. And, of course, it's almost like having a new baby in the house, because we need to watch her constantly to make sure she's okay and isn't doing … Continue reading Hebrews 05(11)–06(12)
Hebrews 04(14)–05(10)
Introduction The writer of this letter has been teaching us that the one who is Son is greater than the prophets; and he's greater than the angels; and he's greater than Moses; and he's greater than Joshua. He's greater than the prophets, because while God spoke through them at many times and in various ways, … Continue reading Hebrews 04(14)–05(10)
Matthew 08(01–17)
Introduction At the end of chapter 4, Matthew wrote that the Lord Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and healing every disease and sickness among the people. So, he taught and he healed. The Sermon on the Mount was therefore a sample of the kind of thing which the Lord Jesus was teaching … Continue reading Matthew 08(01–17)
Matthew 07(13)–08(01)
Introduction When we began to study the Sermon on the Mount I said that it recalls what happened at Mount Sinai in the days of Moses. At that time, the people gathered at Mount Sinai to listen to the Lord. And here in Matthew, the people gathered at another mountain to listen to the Lord … Continue reading Matthew 07(13)–08(01)
Hebrews 04(01–13)
Introduction The one who is Son is greater than the prophets, through whom God used to speak, because the one who is Son is God. He's the Only Begotten Son of God; and he's the radiance of God's glory and the exact imprint of his being. He is God. And who better to reveal God … Continue reading Hebrews 04(01–13)
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