Matthew 05(31–48)

Introduction Since the start of the year, we've been working our way through Matthew's gospel on Wednesday evenings. And we've reached the Sermon on the Mount and have spent four Wednesdays on it already. We noticed, when we began to study this sermon, that it recalls what happened in the days of Moses when God … Continue reading Matthew 05(31–48) →

Hebrews 01(05–15)

Introduction We began to study the book of Hebrews last Sunday evening, when we spent our time on the first four verses of chapter 1, where the author teaches us about the one who is Son. And the author made clear that the one who is Son is greater than the Old Testament prophets and … Continue reading Hebrews 01(05–15) →

Matthew 05(21–30)

Introduction In the verses we studied last week the Lord Jesus made clear that he had not come to abolish the Law or Prophets, but to fulfil them. And one of the ways he fulfilled the Law and the Prophets was by explaining to his people how to interpret the Old Testament properly. And we … Continue reading Matthew 05(21–30) →

Hebrews 01(01–04)

Introduction This evening we're beginning a series on the book of Hebrews, which is a kind of letter. It may not seem like a letter from the opening verses; and the opening of Hebrews is very unlike the opening of Titus which we read this morning. Titus began with Paul referring to himself as the … Continue reading Hebrews 01(01–04) →

Matthew 05(17–20)

Introduction Just as the Israelites gathered at Mount Sinai to receive the law from the Lord, so the disciples have gathered at a mountain to receive the law from the Lord Jesus Christ. And as their Lawgiver, he's able to teach his people how to live here on earth as members of his heavenly kingdom. … Continue reading Matthew 05(17–20) →

Matthew 05(13–16)

Introduction As we've worked our way through Matthew's gospel, we've seen that Matthew highlights connections between the life of the Lord Jesus and the people of Israel in Old Testament times. So, just as Israel came out of Egypt and passed through the waters of the Red Sea, so the Lord Jesus came out of … Continue reading Matthew 05(13–16) →

Matthew 05(01–12)

Structure of the Sermon We've reached the Sermon on the Mount today. Every time I read this sermon, I try to work out its structure. How should we divide it? What are its parts? Is it ordered in a certain way? Fortunately, when preparing for this evening, I came across an article by a New … Continue reading Matthew 05(01–12) →

Matthew 04(12–25)

Introduction We've been thinking about the way Matthew depicts the Lord Jesus as the new and better Israel and how the Lord Jesus has been re-tracing Israel's steps. So, God regarded Israel as his son and called Israel out of Egypt, where they had become slaves. And the Lord Jesus is God's son and God … Continue reading Matthew 04(12–25) →

Matthew 04(01–11)

Introduction As we turn to the Lord's temptation in the wilderness, we need to remember that the purpose of Matthew's gospel, like the other gospels, is to teach us about the Lord Jesus. So, as we study this passage, we have to keep in our mind the question, 'What does this passage say about him?' … Continue reading Matthew 04(01–11) →

Matthew 03

Introduction In chapter 2, Matthew recorded for us the visit of the Magi to see the new king who had been born. Then there was the escape to Egypt to get away from Herod who wanted to kill the new king who had been born. Then there was the killing of the children around Bethlehem. … Continue reading Matthew 03 →