This vision is recorded to give understanding of the purpose of God for the latter days, v28. Cp 1Cor 10:11. Taken as a whole, this revelation encompasses the height of human power, dominance, rule and splendour over long ages from Nebuchadnezzar to the end of the age. All of […]
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The habits of the man who will turn the world upside down
Paul and Silas continue their missionary labours and move on to the city of Thessalonica. He stays here only a short time—just three Sabbath days, Yet in the course of such a short time, a church is founded. I A MAN OF HABIT. Paul’s ministry involved the habitual practices […]
The example of Bible study set by the prophets
Peter is writing to scattered Jewish believers who are feeling the strain of persecution. He encourages them by referencing thee experience of salvation both now by faith and ultimately at the appearing of Christ. This salvation is firmly anchored in the past. It is that which has been revealed […]
The Philippian jailer’s conversion
The opposition that Paul and Silas faced in Philippi climaxes in their imprisonment. Such was the furor that was stirred by the masters of the girl delivered from the power of Satan, that they were hastily bundled into a prison cell, having first been beaten. Cp v22-23. Yet God […]
A sad conclusion
Jeremiah ends his written prophecy by first taking us back to a specific point in the history of Judah and then moving forward to a point 37 years ahead, v31, to leave us with a final view of the kingdom of Judah. I A WICKED KING AND AN ANGRY GOD. […]
The devil at work in Philippi
The work of God in Philippi had begun in a very small way. Yet it was quickly blessed with the seal of God in the conversion of Lydia. Paul’s great gospel calling is described in 26:18. The words infer an inevitable conflict and in these verses we recognize the counter-attack […]
A more sure word, Pt2
Sermon notes II A WORD TO BE HEEDED. Development. There is an important development of ideas in the progress from we have to take heed. Possession of the Scriptures is to lead on to a careful consideration of their message. How many do not value or use what […]
A word from God to Israel
Sermon notes II RESTORATION LIES AHEAD FOR ISRAEL. The ruin of Babylon that is predicted for Babylon in these chapters is such that it has never been fulfilled, The mere fact of Babylon’s existence today in the light of 50:39-40 proves this to be so. The final overthrow […]
A more sure word of prophecy, Pt1
Sermon notes It is Peter’s desire to establish these saints in the truth that they have believed. His purpose is that they might progress triumphantly toward heaven, v10-14. He points them to the word of God/Scriptures as the sure means of this progress and advance. Cp v19, 21. There […]
A word from God to Babylon, Pt1
Sermon notes There is a prolonged message here from God to the Babylon. Babylon is seen here as a city, an empire and an idolatrous system at the heart of global rebellion against God, v2, 38, 46, 51:1, 7, 41, Rev 17. It is important to see the literal nature […]