Introduction Last week we noticed that Paul began in verse 1 of chapter 3 to record his prayer for his readers. But then at the end of verse 1 he interrupted himself and began a digression which continued until verse 13. And that means that virtually all of the passage which we studied last week … Continue reading Ephesians 03(14–21)
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Ephesians 03(01–13)
Introduction I'm sure you all know what a digression is. Someone digresses whenever they're talking about one thing, but then they veer off topic and start talking about something else entirely. And they'll perhaps continue along that digression and forget all about the original topic; or, on the other hand, they might eventually realise what … Continue reading Ephesians 03(01–13)
Luke 23(50)–24(53)
Introduction Last week we spent our time on the first forty-nine verses of chapter 23 where Luke recorded for us the Lord's trial before Pilate and Herod and his crucifixion afterwards. The Jewish council brought the Lord Jesus to Pilate and accused him of leading the people astray and of claiming to be a king. … Continue reading Luke 23(50)–24(53)
Ephesians 02(11–22)
Introduction Back in chapter 1, Paul was praising God for all the spiritual blessings which he has poured out upon us in Christ Jesus. And he mentioned that God has made known to us the mystery of his will. And when we studied that passage I explained that when Paul uses the word ‘mystery’, he’s … Continue reading Ephesians 02(11–22)
Ephesians 02(01–10)
Introduction Before I went on holiday we spent three Sundays studying Ephesians 1 which begins with Paul praising the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. And Paul went on to mention some of those spiritual blessings which God the … Continue reading Ephesians 02(01–10)
Luke 22(66)–23(49)
Introduction I'm sure you remember that we've been going through the book of Luke at a fairly brisk pace, taking big chunks at a time and trying to see connections between the parts of each passage. Before I went on holiday, we studied the first sixty-five verses of Luke 22 and how the time had … Continue reading Luke 22(66)–23(49)
Luke 22(01–65)
Introduction In the passage we studied the last time, the Lord quoted from Psalm 110 which foretold how he, the Lord Jesus, will sit enthroned at God's right hand side until his enemies are overthrown and made subject to him. And shortly after quoting from Psalm 110 the Lord spoke about the time when he … Continue reading Luke 22(01–65)
Ephesians 01(15–23)
Introduction In the opening verses of Ephesians, Paul tells us about some of the great spiritual blessings which God has poured out upon us through Jesus Christ. God the Father is the source of all these blessings, because they all come from him; and Jesus Christ is the fountain through whom all these blessings flow. … Continue reading Ephesians 01(15–23)
Luke 19(11)–20(19)
Introduction Last week we spent our time on the passage which runs from verse 9 of chapter 18 to verse 10 of chapter 19 and it included the parable of the tax collector and Pharisee who went up to the temple to pray. And then, after that parable, we read that some people were bringing … Continue reading Luke 19(11)–20(19)
Luke 20(19)–21(38)
Introduction Last week's passage ended with the Lord's parable of the tenants. A landowner planted a vineyard and rented it out to tenant-farmers on the understanding that they would give him a share of the harvest as rent. At harvest time, he sent a servant to collect his share. But the tenant-farmers beat the servant … Continue reading Luke 20(19)–21(38)
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