Old Testament

Joshua

Joshua 1. Kate Gaze asks who is the hero of the book?
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Joshua 3 – 5. Kate Gaze talks about Israel, the Next Generation
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Joshua 2, 5 & 6. Steve Gaze says “Take Courage”
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Joshua 7 & 8. Robbie Thomson talks about a good and just king
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Joshua 10. David Instone-Brewer examines Joshua’s “long day”
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Joshua 11 & 12. David Instone-Brewer asks why there is so much killing in Joshua
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Joshua 13 to 21. David Gaze talks about dividing the land between the tribes of Israel
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Joshua 22 to 24. Kate Gaze: looking back and looking forward
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1 Samuel

Click here for The Bible Project page on 1 Samuel.

1 Samuel 1.1-2.11: Samuel promised. God raises the lowly.
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1 Samuel 2.12-3.21: Eli’s family falls. Samuel called to replace them.
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1 Samuel 4: God’s reputation is destroyed when the Ark of God is captured in battle.
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1 Samuel 5.1 – 7.1: God shows his power. The Philistines return the Ark of God.
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1 Samuel 7.2 – 17: Supernatural help from God; on Pentecost Sunday we found similarities between 1 Samuel 7 and Acts 2.
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1 Samuel 8: Why is it worse to have a king than a prophet?
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We were blessed by Nigerian scholar Revd. Dr. Cephas Tushima, a professor at ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos, Nigeria. He is a specialist in the politics of the time of Samuel. Due to an error the talk was not recorded. However Dr Tushima has allowed us to make his sermon notes available.

1 Samuel 9 & 10: Saul – Zero to hero?
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1 Samuel 11 & 12: Saul first triumphs, then disappoints.
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1 Samuel 13.1 – 14.23: When to wait.
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1 Samuel 14.24 – 52: Saul’s rash oath nearly costs him his son.
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1 Samuel 15: Saul lies about disobeying God’s order.
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1 Samuel 16: David is anointed and called to calm Saul.
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1 Samuel 17: David fights Goliath
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1 Samuel 18 & 19: David is too popular and Saul is jealous.
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1 Samuel 20 – 22: David goes on the run.
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1 Samuel 23 & 24: God helps David. Saul stops chasing him.
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In a departure from 1 Samuel, we heard an overview of the Old (or First) Testament narrative. This will be listed here for a few weeks until we finish the 1 Samuel series, and has been added to the Bible Overview page.
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1 Samuel 28: Saul consults a necromancer.
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1 Samuel 27, 29 & 30: David evades enemies by skill and cunning.
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Former minister Kathleen Rochester shared her personal struggles with the “Saul” in her life in parallel with David’s struggle with Saul.

1 Samuel 31: Death of Saul; David mourns Jonathan.
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Abraham and SarahDeuteronomyJoshua1 SamuelEzekielProverbsPsalmsDanielOld Testament Women

Abraham and Sarah

Simon Goddard, Regional Minister for Central Sector of the Eastern Baptist Association, talked about Abraham and related his story to the work of Home Mission.Listen

Abram in Genesis 14, David Instone-BrewerListen

Abraham in Genesis 17, Steve GazeListen

Abraham Questions God, Kate GazeListen

Sodom and Gomorrah, David Instone-BrewerListen

Remembering Sarah, Kate GazeListen

Birth of Isaac, Kate GazeListen

Abraham and Isaac, Kate GazeListen

Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 13 & 18, False spiritual powersKathleen RochesterListen

Deuteronomy 14 & 15, Taxes or PeopleDavid Instone-BrewerListen

Deuteronomy 20, Rules for WarDavid Instone-BrewerListen

Deuteronomy 21, Setting wise boundariesStuart RochesterListen

Deuteronomy 27 & 28, Blessings & CursesDavid Instone-BrewerListen

Deuteronomy 33, Passing on BlessingsKathleen RochesterListen

Joshua

Joshua 1. Kate Gaze asks who is the hero of the book?Listen

Joshua 3 – 5. Kate Gaze talks about Israel, the Next GenerationListen

Joshua 2, 5 & 6. Steve Gaze says “Take Courage”Listen

Joshua 7 & 8. Robbie Thomson talks about a good and just kingListen

Joshua 10. David Instone-Brewer examines Joshua’s “long day”Listen

Joshua 11 & 12. David Instone-Brewer asks why there is so much killing in JoshuaListen

Joshua 13 to 21. David Gaze talks about dividing the land between the tribes of IsraelListen

Joshua 22 to 24. Kate Gaze: looking back and looking forwardListen

1 Samuel

Click here for The Bible Project page on 1 Samuel.

1 Samuel 1.1-2.11: Samuel promised. God raises the lowly.Listen

1 Samuel 2.12-3.21: Eli’s family falls. Samuel called to replace them.Listen

1 Samuel 4: God’s reputation is destroyed when the Ark of God is captured in battle.Listen

1 Samuel 5.1 – 7.1: God shows his power. The Philistines return the Ark of God.Listen

1 Samuel 7.2 – 17: Supernatural help from God; on Pentecost Sunday we found similarities between 1 Samuel 7 and Acts 2.Listen

1 Samuel 8: Why is it worse to have a king than a prophet?Read

1 Samuel 9 & 10: Saul – Zero to hero?Listen

1 Samuel 11 & 12: Saul first triumphs, then disappoints.Listen

1 Samuel 13.1 – 14.23: When to wait.Listen

1 Samuel 14.24 – 52: Saul’s rash oath nearly costs him his son.Listen

1 Samuel 15: Saul lies about disobeying God’s order.Listen

1 Samuel 16: David is anointed and called to calm Saul.Listen

1 Samuel 17: David fights GoliathListen

1 Samuel 18 & 19: David is too popular and Saul is jealous.Listen

1 Samuel 20 – 22: David goes on the run.Listen

1 Samuel 23 & 24: God helps David. Saul stops chasing him.Listen

In a departure from 1 Samuel, we heard an overview of the Old (or First) Testament narrative. This will be listed here for a few weeks until we finish the 1 Samuel series, and has been added to the Bible Overview page.Listen

1 Samuel 28: Saul consults a necromancer.Listen

1 Samuel 27, 29 & 30: David evades enemies by skill and cunning.Listen

1 Samuel 31: Death of Saul; David mourns Jonathan.Listen

Ezekiel

Ezekiel 1 & 2, Kathleen RochesterListen

Ezekiel 3, 33, Kathleen RochesterListen

Ezekiel 8-10, Kathleen RochesterListen

Ezekiel 11, 36, Kathleen RochesterListen

Ezekiel 13, 34, Kathleen RochesterListen

Ezekiel 37, 43, Kathleen RochesterListen

Proverbs

Proverbs chapters 1 to 8: an overview. Kate GazeListen

Proverbs 3:5-6. Claire PalmerListen

Proverbs 23:17-18. Dave SageListen

Proverbs 10:1-6: meditating on Proverbs. David Instone-BrewerListen

Proverbs 26:1-12. Steve GazeListen

Gossip, Negative Words & Friendship: from a selection of texts in Proverbs. Caitlin Bays & Susie ThomsonGossipFriendship

The wisdom of Solomon. Graham & Julie SouthonListen

Proverbs 31, Kate GazeListen

Psalms

Psalm 103. Does God really promise to fix everything? David Instone-BrewerListen

Psalms 1 & 73. When evil seems to triumph. Steve GazeListen

Psalm 8. Wow! Peter KeyListen

Psalm 22. Foretelling the death & resurrection of Jesus. Robbie ThomsonListen

Psalm 67. “May all the peoples praise you.” Kate GazeListen

Psalm 110. Jesus in the Psalms. David GazeListen

Daniel

Daniel 1 and overview – Kate GazeListen

Daniel 2, part 1 – Steve GazeListen

Daniel 2, part 2 – Steve GazeListen

Daniel 3 – Kate YoungListen

Daniel 4 – Robbie ThomsonListen

Daniel 5 – David Instone-Brewer. See David’s idea on how the writing on the wall lookedListen

Abraham and Sarah
Deuteronomy
Joshua
1 Samuel
Ezekiel
Proverbs
Psalms
Daniel
Old Testament Women

Simon Goddard, Regional Minister for Central Sector of the Eastern Baptist Association, talked about Abraham and related his story to the work of Home Mission.
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Abram in Genesis 14, David Instone-Brewer
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Abraham in Genesis 17, Steve Gaze
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Abraham Questions God, Kate Gaze
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Sodom and Gomorrah, David Instone-Brewer
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Remembering Sarah, Kate Gaze
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Birth of Isaac, Kate Gaze
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Abraham and Isaac, Kate Gaze
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Deuteronomy 13 & 18, False spiritual powers
Kathleen Rochester
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Deuteronomy 14 & 15, Taxes or People
David Instone-Brewer
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Deuteronomy 20, Rules for War
David Instone-Brewer
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Deuteronomy 21, Setting wise boundaries
Stuart Rochester
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Deuteronomy 27 & 28, Blessings & Curses
David Instone-Brewer
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Deuteronomy 33, Passing on Blessings
Kathleen Rochester
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Joshua 1. Kate Gaze asks who is the hero of the book?
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Joshua 3 – 5. Kate Gaze talks about Israel, the Next Generation
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Joshua 2, 5 & 6. Steve Gaze says “Take Courage”
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Joshua 7 & 8. Robbie Thomson talks about a good and just king
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Joshua 10. David Instone-Brewer examines Joshua’s “long day”
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Joshua 11 & 12. David Instone-Brewer asks why there is so much killing in Joshua
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Joshua 13 to 21. David Gaze talks about dividing the land between the tribes of Israel
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Joshua 22 to 24. Kate Gaze: looking back and looking forward
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1 Samuel 1.1-2.11: Samuel promised. God raises the lowly.
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1 Samuel 2.12-3.21: Eli’s family falls. Samuel called to replace them.
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1 Samuel 4: God’s reputation is destroyed when the Ark of God is captured in battle.
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1 Samuel 5.1 – 7.1: God shows his power. The Philistines return the Ark of God.
Listen

1 Samuel 7.2 – 17: Supernatural help from God; on Pentecost Sunday we found similarities between 1 Samuel 7 and Acts 2.
Listen

1 Samuel 8: Why is it worse to have a king than a prophet?
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1 Samuel 9 & 10: Saul – Zero to hero?
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1 Samuel 11 & 12: Saul first triumphs, then disappoints.
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1 Samuel 13.1 – 14.23: When to wait.
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1 Samuel 14.24 – 52: Saul’s rash oath nearly costs him his son.
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1 Samuel 15: Saul lies about disobeying God’s order.
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1 Samuel 16: David is anointed and called to calm Saul.
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1 Samuel 17: David fights Goliath
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1 Samuel 18 & 19: David is too popular and Saul is jealous.
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1 Samuel 20 – 22: David goes on the run.
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1 Samuel 23 & 24: God helps David. Saul stops chasing him.
Listen

In a departure from 1 Samuel, we heard an overview of the Old (or First) Testament narrative. This will be listed here for a few weeks until we finish the 1 Samuel series, and has been added to the Bible Overview page.
Listen

1 Samuel 28: Saul consults a necromancer.
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1 Samuel 27, 29 & 30: David evades enemies by skill and cunning.
Listen

1 Samuel 31: Death of Saul; David mourns Jonathan.
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Ezekiel 1 & 2, Kathleen Rochester
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Ezekiel 3, 33, Kathleen Rochester
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Ezekiel 8-10, Kathleen Rochester
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Ezekiel 11, 36, Kathleen Rochester
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Ezekiel 13, 34, Kathleen Rochester
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Ezekiel 37, 43, Kathleen Rochester
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Proverbs chapters 1 to 8: an overview. Kate Gaze
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Proverbs 3:5-6. Claire Palmer
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Proverbs 23:17-18. Dave Sage
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Proverbs 10:1-6: meditating on Proverbs. David Instone-Brewer
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Proverbs 26:1-12. Steve Gaze
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Gossip, Negative Words & Friendship: from a selection of texts in Proverbs. Caitlin Bays & Susie Thomson
Gossip
Friendship

The wisdom of Solomon. Graham & Julie Southon
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Proverbs 31, Kate Gaze
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Psalm 103. Does God really promise to fix everything? David Instone-Brewer
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Psalms 1 & 73. When evil seems to triumph. Steve Gaze
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Psalm 8. Wow! Peter Key
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Psalm 22. Foretelling the death & resurrection of Jesus. Robbie Thomson
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Psalm 67. “May all the peoples praise you.” Kate Gaze
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Psalm 110. Jesus in the Psalms. David Gaze
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Daniel 1 and overview – Kate Gaze
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Daniel 2, part 1 – Steve Gaze
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Daniel 2, part 2 – Steve Gaze
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Daniel 3 – Kate Young
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Daniel 4 – Robbie Thomson
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Daniel 5 – David Instone-Brewer. See David’s idea on how the writing on the wall looked
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Daniel 6 – David Gaze
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Daniel 7 & 8 – Kate Gaze (Remembrance Sunday)
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Daniel 9 – Kate Gaze
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Eve, David Instone-Brewer
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Sarah, Kate Gaze
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Tamar, Peter Key
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Zipporah,David Instone-Brewer
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Widow of Zarephath, Steve Gaze
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Leah and Rachel, Kate Gaze
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Achsar, David Instone-Brewer
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Bathsheba, Dan Mendis
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