2 Cor. 01(23)–02(11)

Introduction The last time we were thinking about how some people in Corinth were accusing Paul the Apostle of being untrustworthy and unreliable. They were saying this about him because he changed his travel plans, not just once, but twice. And so, it seemed to them that Paul was one of these people who say … Continue reading 2 Cor. 01(23)–02(11) →

2 Cor. 01(12–22)

Introduction No one likes to be accused of being deceitful or of telling lies. No one likes to be accused of misleading other people. No one likes to be accused of being unreliable and untrustworthy. We don't like to be accused of these things and we want people to regard us as being truthful and … Continue reading 2 Cor. 01(12–22) →

2 Cor. 01(01–11)

Introduction We studied 1 Corinthians together on Sunday evenings in 2017 and 2018. Since then we've studied Daniel and 1 and 2 Thessalonians and the book of Deuteronomy. But it was always my intention to come back to 2 Corinthians. I said one time that I've discovered I'm a completionist. I like to complete things. … Continue reading 2 Cor. 01(01–11) →

Acts 28

Introduction Last week we left Paul and his travelling companions on the shore of an island. Their ship had run aground on sand-bar and the stern had been broken into pieces by the pounding of the sea. Those who could, swam ashore. The remainder, clung to planks of timber and made their way as best … Continue reading Acts 28 →

Acts 27

Introduction We started going through the books of Acts in April 2012. And this is now the 54th time we've studied it together. This book is, of course, known as the Acts of the Apostles because it tells us about the things the Apostles did after the Lord's ascension to heaven and how they went … Continue reading Acts 27 →

Acts 26(22–32)

Introduction Last week we got to verse 23 of Acts 26. You'll remember that Paul was put in prison by the Roman governor, Felix. And he remained there for two years. Now there's a new governor, Festus. And the Jewish authorities pressed him to do something about Paul. But when Paul was brought before Festus, … Continue reading Acts 26(22–32) →

Acts 26(01–23)

Introduction We saw last week that as soon as the new governor, Festus, had arrived in the province, the chief priests and the Jewish leaders appeared before him to ask him to do something about Paul who had been in prison for two years. And Festus agreed to hear their case against Paul. And in … Continue reading Acts 26(01–23) →

Acts 25

Introduction In chapter 24 we read how the Jewish high priest, some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus went down to Caesera from Jerusalem to meet with the Roman governor, Felix, and to set before him the charges they had against Paul. Paul responded to their charged and tried to persuade the governor that all … Continue reading Acts 25 →

Acts 24

Introduction In Acts 21 we read how Paul arrived in Jerusalem. And some Jews from the province of Asia saw him in the temple. And they stirred up the crowd who was there so that they seized Paul. And because they were trying to kill him, the Roman commander sent his men to rescue Paul … Continue reading Acts 24 →

Acts 23(12–35)

Introduction Last week we saw how the Roman commander in Jerusalem had ordered Paul to be flogged in order to force a confession from him. The commander -- do you remember? -- wanted to find out why the Jews in Jerusalem were so furious with him. The commander was thinking: 'Paul must have done something … Continue reading Acts 23(12–35) →