Introduction At the end of chapter 24 the Lord Jesus made clear that no-one knows the date of his second coming. We know he's coming; and when he comes he'll send his angels to gather his people from all parts of the earth, so that we will be with him forever in the new heavens … Continue reading Matthew 25(01–30)
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Matthew 24(29–51)
Introduction I said last week that when I preached on Mark's version of this chapter I explained that there were two main interpretations of the passage and that there was one which I preferred and which I used at that time to explain the passage. According to that interpretation, the Lord is referring entirely in … Continue reading Matthew 24(29–51)
Philippians 1(27)–2(04)
Introduction The passage we studied last week was in two parts. Do you remember? In the first part Paul reassured his readers about his present circumstances. At the time of writing, Paul was under house arrest and chained day and night to a Roman guard. However, instead of complaining about his circumstances and having a … Continue reading Philippians 1(27)–2(04)
Philippians 1(01–11)
Introduction We're starting a new series of sermons today on Paul's letter to the Philippians. And this book is often a favourite among God's people, because it contains many of their favourite verses. In today's passage, there's verse 6 where Paul writes that he who began a good work in us will carry it on … Continue reading Philippians 1(01–11)
Philippians 1(12–26)
Introduction We began to study Paul's letter to the Philippians last Sunday evening, when I reminded you of the background to the letter, which we find in Acts 16. During one of his missionary journeys, Paul received a vision of a man in Macedonia, calling him to come over to Macedonia to help them. Paul … Continue reading Philippians 1(12–26)
Matthew 24(01–28)
Introduction At the beginning of today's passage we read that the Lord was walking away from the temple, when his disciples called his attention to its buildings. That is, to all the buildings which made up the temple complex. In Mark's version of this passage, the disciples marvelled at the size of the temple. And … Continue reading Matthew 24(01–28)
Matthew 23(13–39)
Introduction In the passage we studied last week the Lord exposed how the Pharisees and teachers of the law were hypocrites who did not practise what they preached; and they were lacking in sympathy and compassion; and they loved to be praised. They were hypocrites because, though they told everyone to keep the law, they … Continue reading Matthew 23(13–39)
Matthew 23(01–12)
Introduction Right at the end of chapter 22 the Lord silenced his enemies who had been trying to trap him in his words. Remember? The Pharisees sent their disciples to ask him about paying taxes. Then the Sadducees came and asked him about the resurrection. And then one of the Pharisees, who was an expert … Continue reading Matthew 23(01–12)
Matthew 22(41–46)
Introduction Today's passage concludes a brief section of Matthew's gospel which has been all about the Pharisees and the Sadducees and their efforts to trap the Lord in his words. The Pharisees first sent their disciples to ask the Lord a question about paying taxes to Caesar. Then the Sadducees came to ask him a … Continue reading Matthew 22(41–46)
Matthew 22(23–40)
Introduction Today's passage is in two parts. In the first part, the Sadducees came to the Lord with a question about the resurrection. And in the second part, a Pharisee, who was an expert in the law, came to the Lord with a question. And both parts are related to what we read last week … Continue reading Matthew 22(23–40)
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