In our reading today from I Kings 21:1-16, royal privilege crushes the one without advantage and it’s all accomplished by bearing false witness against one’s neighbour. King Ahab wants a…
Today we hear two parables from Jesus which appear to have very different perspectives on life in the Kingdom of God. The “Parable of the Talents” will appeal to the…
“Live by the Spirit: The Seventh Commandment” July 25, 2021 Scripture Reading: II Samuel 11:1-15, 12:1-14 Teaching Lesson: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 108 & 109 In the Seventh Commandment found in…
Today we will be considering the Sixth Commandment where God says, “You shall not murder.” Or as some Bible translations state it, “You shall not kill”. All in all, this…
Today we will be considering the Fifth Commandment which says, “Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is…
In the Fourth Commandment God says, “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” After this God give us the reason for this commandment saying, “For in six days the…
It’s easy to say, “Don’t take the Lord’s name in vain.” It’s better to live it out. Today we have heard the story of a man named Achan from Joshua…
In the story of the “Golden Calf” from Exodus 32 we see a dramatic depiction of the Second Commandment in which God says, “You shall not make for yourself an…