1 Samuel 02(12–36)

Introduction In chapter 1 we read of Hannah's sorrow, because she was childless. But we also read how she prayed to the Lord and promised him that if he gave her a son, she would give her son to the Lord to serve him all the days of his life. And the Lord heard and … Continue reading 1 Samuel 02(12–36) →

1 Samuel 01

Introduction The background to this book is the book of Judges. And you're perhaps fairly familiar with the book of Judges, because we read it together last year on Sunday mornings. And so, you might recall that the book of Judges contains a pattern which is repeated over and over again. And the pattern is … Continue reading 1 Samuel 01 →

Psalm 104 (Harvest 2017)

Introduction We read Psalm 104 last Sunday morning; and I mentioned that we often read it at our Harvest Thanksgiving services, because it describes God's faithfulness and the ways that he provides for us and for all his creatures. And so, when thinking about which passage to preach from for our evening Thanksgiving Service, I … Continue reading Psalm 104 (Harvest 2017) →

Deuteronomy 34

Introduction I wonder if you remember what you were doing on 15 September 2013? Any ideas? Can you remember back that far? If you can't remember, I can tell you. At least I can tell you what most of you were doing, because most of you, although not all of you, were listening to me … Continue reading Deuteronomy 34 →

Deuteronomy 32(45)–33(29)

Introduction Last week we read how Moses taught the people a song which was designed by God to testify against the people whenever they turned away from him in years to come and went after other gods. In years to come, they would forget the Lord. But they would not forget the words of the … Continue reading Deuteronomy 32(45)–33(29) →

Deuteronomy 31(30)–32(44)

Introduction We read last week of how the Lord predicted that his people would go astray in the Promised Land. Instead of remaining faithful to the Lord -- who had rescued them from Egypt; and who had brought them through the wilderness; and who had given them the Promised Land, a land flowing with milk … Continue reading Deuteronomy 31(30)–32(44) →

Deuteronomy 31(01–29)

Introduction Back in Numbers 27 the Lord announced to Moses that he would die before entering the Promised Land of Canaan. He was allowed to see it, when the Lord brought him up a high mountain and allowed him to see the land. However, Moses would not enter the land. And the Lord announced that … Continue reading Deuteronomy 31(01–29) →

Deuteronomy 29+30

Introduction The people of Israel are camped in the desert on the east side of the River Jordan, across from Jericho. They're right on the edge of the Promised Land and are about to enter it. And ever since Deuteronomy chapter 5, Moses has been going over the law of the Lord with them to … Continue reading Deuteronomy 29+30 →

Deuteronomy 28(01)–29(01)

Introduction Last week we saw how Moses said to the Israelites that -- when they come into the Promised Land -- they should set up stones with the law written on them; and they should set up an altar to present burnt offerings and fellowship offerings to the Lord. The stones represented the law which … Continue reading Deuteronomy 28(01)–29(01) →

Deuteronomy 27

Introduction Moses has been preparing the Israelites to enter the Promised Land of Canaan. And since chapter 5, he's been going over God's law with them to show them how to live as God's people in the Promised Land. In chapter 5, we read how he reminded them of the Ten Commandments, which God first … Continue reading Deuteronomy 27 →