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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Hebrews 03
Introduction In the opening verse of today's passage, the writer of this letter addresses his readers and instructs them to fix their thoughts on Jesus. That is, consider him. Pay attention to him. Contemplate him. Think about him. That's what the writer wanted his readers to do. And it's what all of us should do. … Continue reading Hebrews 03
Hebrews 02(10–18)
Introduction In the past, God spoke at many times and in various ways through the prophets. He spoke bit by bit through this prophet and through that prophet. Everything he revealed through the prophets was true, but it was always bit by bit. But now, in these last days, God has spoken his final and … Continue reading Hebrews 02(10–18)
Matthew 07(01–12)
Introduction We're getting near the end of the Sermon on the Mount which we're studying as part of a series on the gospel of Matthew. The commentators aren't too sure how exactly to divide up this passage, but it's possible that it should be divided into two parts: verses 1 to 5 and verses 6 … Continue reading Matthew 07(01–12)
Matthew 06(19–34)
Introduction We're working our way through the Sermon on the Mount as part of our series of sermons on Matthew's gospel. And we've come to a new part of the sermon which is about God and money or God and our possessions. Verses 19 to 24 are about getting our priorities right in terms of … Continue reading Matthew 06(19–34)
Philemon 1–25
Introduction Since last September, we've been studying what are known as the Pastoral Epistles. That is, 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. These are letters written by the Apostle Paul to two of his colleagues in the ministry. Timothy was overseeing the church in Ephesus; and Titus was overseeing the church on the island of … Continue reading Philemon 1–25
Matthew 06(01–18) Part 2
Introduction The last time we studied Matthew's gospel together we reached that part of the Sermon on the Mount where the Lord was warning us not to do our acts of righteousness before men to be seen by them. An act of righteousness is any good deed which we perform as part of our service … Continue reading Matthew 06(01–18) Part 2
Hebrews 02(01–09)
Introduction Do you remember how the book of Hebrews began? In the past, God spoke to our forefathers in the faith through the prophets at many times and in various ways. So, God's revelation came to his people in many pieces. It came to them bit by bit through this prophet and through that prophet. … Continue reading Hebrews 02(01–09)
Matthew 06(01–18) Part 1
Introduction We're working our way through the Sermon on the Mount as part of our series of sermons on Matthew's gospel. The Lord explained near the beginning of the Sermon that he hadn't come to abolish the Law and the Prophets. So, he hadn't come to do away with the Old Testament and to introduce … Continue reading Matthew 06(01–18) Part 1
Titus 03
Introduction In chapter 2 of Paul's letter to Titus, Paul instructed Titus on what he should teach to different groups within the churches in Crete. He referred first of all to the older men and to what they should be; and then he referred to the older women and to what they should be; and … Continue reading Titus 03
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