Introduction We began a short, two-part series on the book of Jonah last week. And that means we'll finish it this evening. It's a two-part series because the book of Jonah can be divided into two parts: chapters 1 and 2; and chapters 3 and 4. Both parts follow the same pattern: they both begin … Continue reading Jonah 3+4
Tag: Old Testament
Psalm 105
Introduction Psalm 105 begins with a call to worship. That is, the psalmist is summoning the people to give thanks to the Lord and to make known what he has done. And then, in the rest of the psalm, the psalmist recalls what God has done for his people and how he brought them into … Continue reading Psalm 105
Jonah 1+2
Introduction This evening we're beginning a short series of sermons on the book of Jonah. I've preached on Jonah several times before in my life as a preacher. The last time was in 2013 and it was here in Immanuel. But I've never been entirely happy with any of my sermons on Jonah. And so, … Continue reading Jonah 1+2
Psalm 103
Introduction I often read Psalm 103 to the people I visit when conducting pastoral visitation, because it's a wonderful psalm about all the good things which God promises to do for his people. And so, in the midst of our troubles, we can take hope, because the God we worship promises to forgive our sins … Continue reading Psalm 103
Psalm 102
Introduction You can see from the title that Psalm 102 is the prayer of an afflicted man, who is faint and who pours out his lament before the Lord. And so, this psalm is another lamentation, when the psalmist cries out to the Lord for help because of the trouble he's in. The title says … Continue reading Psalm 102
Psalm 102
Introduction You can see from the title that Psalm 102 is the prayer of an afflicted man, who is faint and who pours out his lament before the Lord. And so, this psalm is another lamentation, when the psalmist cries out to the Lord for help because of the trouble he's in. The title says … Continue reading Psalm 102
Psalm 101
Introduction The title of today's psalm tells us that this is a psalm of David. The commentators suggest that this psalm may have been written for his coronation or for some kind of festival when he renewed his commitment to the Lord. And the reason they think that is because the psalm is a list … Continue reading Psalm 101
2 Kings 23(31)–25(30)
Introduction A couple of weeks ago, when we were studying the reign of Manasseh, I said that -- while humans have progressed in so many ways over the generations and we've made great advances in science and medicine and technology, so that life now is so much better than it was in the past -- … Continue reading 2 Kings 23(31)–25(30)
Psalm 100
Introduction Psalm 100 is the last of the enthronement psalms. These are psalms 93 to 100 and they're all about how the Lord reigns as king. Psalm 93 began with the words, 'The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty'. While Psalm 94 doesn't refer to God's reign, it does say that he will judge … Continue reading Psalm 100
2 Kings 22(01)–23(30)
Introduction I said last week that when Josiah took the throne of Judah it was like a breath of fresh air, because the reigns of Manasseh and Amon were so bad. Manasseh undid all the good work of his father Hezekiah, because whereas Hezekiah cleansed the land of idolatry, Manasseh went back to worshipping idols. … Continue reading 2 Kings 22(01)–23(30)
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