Psalm 077

Introduction Psalm 77 is another of the psalms of Asaph and it's a kind of lamentation, where the psalmist cries out to the Lord because of the trouble he’s in. However, it also contains thanksgiving and confidence. And the psalm is in two parts. In the first part, verses 1 to 9, the psalmist laments … Continue reading Psalm 077 →

Psalm 076

Introduction Today's psalm is another psalm of Asaph. The title says it's for the director of music and it's with stringed instruments. It also says it's a psalm and a song. So, this is a psalm which the people were to sing and which was accompanied with strings. There's an ancient Greek translation of the … Continue reading Psalm 076 →

2 Kings 04

Introduction Our narrator is once again taking a break from telling us about the kings of Israel and Judah and he's focussing instead on Elisha who succeeded Elijah as the Lord's prophet in those days. And in today's chapter he records for us four stories of the miracles which Elisha performed. And it almost feels … Continue reading 2 Kings 04 →

2 Kings 03

Introduction Last week we read about the time when Elijah the prophet was taken up alive into heaven; and Elisha succeeded him as the Lord's prophet. From that time on, Elisha would proclaim the word of the Lord to the Lord's people. That chapter was, in a sense, an interlude, because none of the kings … Continue reading 2 Kings 03 →

2 Kings 02

Introduction Today's passage tells us the true story of how Elijah the prophet was taken up to heaven. The first time we heard of Elijah was back in chapter 17 of 1 Kings, when he burst on the scene without any introduction to announce in the name of the Lord that there would be no … Continue reading 2 Kings 02 →

2 Kings 01

Introduction We reached the end of 1 Kings at the end of August. Since then I've preached on prayer and on the eldership and there was a one-off sermon on creation to new creation. Then we had our harvest thanksgiving and the BB and GB enrolments and Phil Dunn from EMF was here one Sunday … Continue reading 2 Kings 01 →

Psalm 075

Introduction Last week's psalm was a lamentation in which the psalmist cried out to the Lord because of the trouble God's people were facing. And he went on to complain about their enemies who had destroyed the temple in Jerusalem and every other place of worship throughout the land. They burned the sanctuary to the … Continue reading Psalm 075 →

Psalm 074

Introduction Psalm 74 is a lamentation in which the psalmist cries out to the Lord because of the trouble God's people are facing. The title says it's a 'maskil of Asaph'. The previous psalm was also a psalm of Asaph, who was appointed by David along with others to provide the music for the worship … Continue reading Psalm 074 →

Psalm 073

Introduction You might recall that we studied the first 72 psalms between 2019 and 2021. And when we reached Psalm 72, we took a break and studied the Attributes of God and then the Song of Songs and then Matthew's gospel. And having finished Matthew's gospel last week, I thought it was time to return … Continue reading Psalm 073 →

1 Kings 22

Introduction What happened in last week's chapter made clear to us that Ahab was a wicked king and an unfaithful shepherd, because instead of caring for God's people and protecting them from all harm -- as a faithful shepherd and good king should do -- he let his wife take Naboth's life so that he … Continue reading 1 Kings 22 →