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)
Tag: New Testament
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)
Philippians 2(12–18)
Introduction Last week we spent our time on verses 5 to 11 of chapter 2, which is that marvellous passage about the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Eternal Son of God; and therefore he is equal to the Father and the Spirit in every way. However, he did not consider his equality with God … Continue reading Philippians 2(12–18)
Matthew 25(31–46)
Introduction Matthew 25 is all about the Lord's second coming and what we should do while we wait for it. Last week we looked at the parables of the ten virgins and of the servants. Five of the ten virgins were ready for the bridegroom to appear, whereas five were not. And the five who … Continue reading Matthew 25(31–46)
Philippians 2(05–11)
Introduction We come today to this marvellous passage which is all about the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who made himself nothing by coming to earth as one of us and who was obedient to the point of death, even to death on a cross, before God exalted him to the highest place. … Continue reading Philippians 2(05–11)
Matthew 25(01–30)
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)
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)
