Introduction We've been working our way through the first two chapters of Luke's gospel and his account of the events surrounding the Saviour's birth. You might remember that Luke said in the opening verses of his gospel that he had carefully investigated the things which eye-witnesses have handed down to them about the Lord Jesus … Continue reading Luke 02(21–38)
Tag: New Testament
Ephesians 01(11–14)
Introduction We began last week to study Paul's letter to the believers in Ephesus. According to Acts 19, Paul visited Ephesus on one of his missionary journeys and planted a church there. And now, he's writing to them. And he began his letter with praise, didn't he? He wrote: 'Praise be to the God and … Continue reading Ephesians 01(11–14)
Ephesians 01(01–10)
Introduction Last week we finished our studies in the books of 1 and 2 Kings, when we read about the exile of God's people to Babylon. And since we've spent a long time in the Old Testament, it's time now to return to the New Testament. And I've decided to begin a series of sermons … Continue reading Ephesians 01(01–10)
Luke 18(09)–19(10)
Introduction We're going through Luke's gospel at a brisk pace, taking large chunks at a time. Last week we studied the whole of chapter 17 and the first eight verses of chapter 18. And that passage included the parable of the unworthy servant, the healing of ten lepers, some teaching about Christ's second coming, and … Continue reading Luke 18(09)–19(10)
Luke 17(01)–18(08)
Introduction Last week we spent our time on Luke 16 and the parables of the shrewd manager and the rich man and Lazarus. And both were about our duty to use what we have for the good of others and especially for the poor and needy. Just as the wise manager used his master's money … Continue reading Luke 17(01)–18(08)
Luke 16
Introduction We spent our time last week on Luke 15 and the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, the lost younger son, and the lost elder son. There was a lot to get through, but remember: we're working our way through Luke's gospel at a brisk pace, taking roughly a chapter at a … Continue reading Luke 16
Luke 15
Introduction We come this evening to Luke 15 which is perhaps one of the best known chapters in Luke's gospel, because it contains four well-known parables. Notice that I said that there are four parables, because there's the parable of the lost sheep and there's the parable of the lost coin and there's the parable … Continue reading Luke 15
Luke 14
Introduction On Sunday evenings, we're going through Luke's gospel at a brisk pace. So, instead of taking short passages each Sunday and studying them in depth, we're taking big chunks and we're trying to pick out themes. Last week we studied verses 10 to 35 of chapter 13 and the big theme was the kingdom … Continue reading Luke 14
Luke 13(10–35)
Introduction We spent our time last week on the passage which runs from verse 35 of chapter 12 to verse 9 of chapter 13. And those verses were all about the coming of the Lord and what it means for us. And, of course, there was his first coming, when he came into the world … Continue reading Luke 13(10–35)
Luke 12(35)–13(09)
Introduction Last week we spent our time on the first thirty-four verses of Luke 12 which were all about fear and worry. The Lord told the people who were listening to him not to be afraid of those who can kill the body, but who can do no more to us. In other words, don't … Continue reading Luke 12(35)–13(09)