Matthew 27(27–44)

Introduction The last couple of times we met together on a Wednesday evening, we studied the Lord's trial before the Sanhedrin and the Lord's trial before Pilate. The Sanhedrin was the Jewish court of the law and they were looking for evidence against the Lord Jesus, so that they could put him to death. And … Continue reading Matthew 27(27–44) →

Matthew 27(01–26)

Introduction In the passage we studied the last time we had the contrast between, on the one hand, the Lord Jesus who openly confessed that he is the Christ, God's Anointed King; and on the other hand, there was Peter, who denied knowing the Lord Jesus. One made a true confession, while the other did … Continue reading Matthew 27(01–26) →

Matthew 26(57–75)

Introduction We're coming closer and closer to the Lord's death on the cross. Two weeks ago we read how the Lord went with his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane, where he prayed to his Heavenly Father. Then last week we read how Judas the Betrayer led a large crowd to the Garden in order … Continue reading Matthew 26(57–75) →

Philippians 4(10–23)

Introduction Two weeks ago we studied the last part of chapter 3 where Paul said that he had not yet obtained the resurrection or perfection in the presence of God, which is the goal which God has set before us. We have not yet obtained these things; but, like Paul, we're to press on to … Continue reading Philippians 4(10–23) →

Philippians 4(02–09)

Introduction Last week we spent our time on the passage which runs from verse 12 of chapter 3 to verse 1 of chapter 4, where Paul said that he had not yet obtained the resurrection or perfection in the presence of God, which is the goal which God has set before us. We have not … Continue reading Philippians 4(02–09) →

Philippians 3(12)–4(01)

Introduction Before I went on holiday we had spent six weeks studying Paul's letter to the Philippians. You may recall the background to his letter, which is recorded for us in Acts 16, where it tells us how Paul received a vision from the Lord, telling him to come over to Macedonia. And so, Paul … Continue reading Philippians 3(12)–4(01) →

Matthew 26(47–56)

Introduction Last week we read how the Lord went with eleven of the disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane; and there he began to be sorrowful and troubled as he thought about how he would soon drink the cup of suffering and bear in our place the punishment we deserve for our sins. God's wrath … Continue reading Matthew 26(47–56) →

Matthew 26(36–46)

Introduction Before I went on holiday we studied verses 31 to 35 of Matthew 26 where the Lord predicted that all of his disciples will fall away on account of him. Peter protested that even if the others fall away, he never will. But the Lord responded by telling Peter that he -- Peter -- … Continue reading Matthew 26(36–46) →

Matthew 26(31–35)

Introduction We spent our time last week on the first 30 verses of chapter 26, which began with the Lord predicting that he would be handed over to be crucified at the time of the Passover Feast. And Matthew went on to record that the chief priests and elders were plotting to arrest him and … Continue reading Matthew 26(31–35) →

Matthew 26(01–30)

Introduction In chapter 24 the Lord Jesus not only spoke about the troubles and trials we can expect in these, the last days in which we're living, but he also spoke about his second coming, when he will come on the clouds with power and great glory and send his angels throughout the earth to … Continue reading Matthew 26(01–30) →