Paul appeals to the Corinthians to recognise his apostolic authority, to receive his faithful ministry, and not to be repulsed by the rotten reviews.
The third in a series of hard questions. It is often claimed that the church has changed its mind on many things - such as slavery? Is that true, and…
The Lord provides his people's needs through his strange servants: bread for Elijah through unclean ravens and a Gentile Widow, his Word for us through his rough servant Elijah.
Secret Wisdom is attractive to us. But what is God's Secret Wisdom? Why is it a mystery, and how do we find the key to unlock it? Paul reminds us…
How can we hear God's word speak to us today? We need humbly to practise careful exegesis to grasp what God said to his people in the past, synthesis of…
Paul is distressed to hear of divisions and quarrels in the church at Corinth. He appeals to them to seek perfect unity in heart and mind. We explore what causes…
God graciously wants to come and live among his people, so we must serve him gladly and give generously for his glory to be known in all the world.
Moses commands the people to serve gladly and give generously to build the tabernacle in which God's glory will dwell. We are now God's Temple, and we need to use…
In the debates about sexuality, traditionalists are often accused of picking and choosing which Old Testament laws we want. if we eat prawns, and wear mixed fibres, why can't we…
The story of the Golden Calf reveals us to us the deep darkness in every human heart, the deadly danger of angering a Holy God, and the Difficulty that Moses…