Introduction In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul has made clear his strong desire to visit Rome. And he wanted to visit them because he wanted to preach the gospel in Rome. And he's not ashamed of the gospel, because he knows it's the power of God for the salvation of everyone who … Continue reading Romans 01(18–20)
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Romans 01(16+17)
Introduction In the verses we looked at last time, Paul was mentioning his desire to go to Rome in order to see the believers there. And, of course, he wanted to see them so that he could preach the gospel to them. Why was he so eager to preach the gospel to them? That's what … Continue reading Romans 01(16+17)
Romans 01(07–15)
Introduction We began to study the book of Romans the last time. And in the opening verses, Paul introduced himself to the members of the church in Rome. And we saw that Paul regarded himself as a servant of Christ Jesus. As the Lord's servant, he was totally devoted to serving him. Of course, and … Continue reading Romans 01(07–15)
Romans 01(01–06)
Introduction Whenever we write to or email someone who does not know us, we normally need to explain in the first line or two who were are and why we're writing to them. And the Apostle Paul is doing the same thing here at the beginning of his letter to the church in Rome. Paul … Continue reading Romans 01(01–06)
Mark 15(42)–16(08)
Introduction Last week we read about the way the soldiers mocked the Lord Jesus for claiming to be a king; and then they crucified him for claiming to be a king; and then the people who passed by mocked him for claiming to be a king. And when the time was right, the Lord Jesus … Continue reading Mark 15(42)–16(08)
Mark 15(16–41)
Introduction In recent weeks we've read about the time when the Lord was eating with his friends; and a woman came into the room and poured expensive perfume over the Lord's head in order -- he said -- to prepare his body for burial. And we read about the last supper when the Lord took … Continue reading Mark 15(16–41)
Mark 15(01–15)
Introduction As we studied the end of Mark 14 last week I said that in many ways it was the fulfilment of what the Lord said in earlier parts of the gospel. Hadn't he foretold how he would suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the … Continue reading Mark 15(01–15)
Mark 14(43–72)
Introduction In some ways, today's passage from Mark's gospel is the fulfilment of what the Lord said in earlier parts of the gospel. Back in chapter 8, after Peter confessed for the first time that he believed the Lord Jesus is the Christ -- God's Anointed King -- the Lord announced that he would suffer … Continue reading Mark 14(43–72)
Mark 14(32–42)
Introduction It's been a few weeks since we studied the gospel of Mark together. In fact it was at the beginning of October and when we celebrated the Lord's Supper together. And do you remember how fitting it was? On the same Sunday when we participated in the Lord's Supper, we read about the Last … Continue reading Mark 14(32–42)
Mark 14(12–31)
Introduction It's fitting that we should be studying this passage today, because in this passage we read how the Lord instituted the Lord's Supper, which we're going to share in during today's service of worship. The sacrament which we'll share in today finds its origin in this meal which the Lord Jesus shared with his … Continue reading Mark 14(12–31)
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