(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians") 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Because we have be cleansed, our testimony should be of a life without the leaven of sin.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "2 Samuel") 2 Samuel 14 If we don't heed the Law of God, we are in danger of becoming a prey to flattery and deceit, and of losing everything.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Gospel of Matthew") Matthew 20:17-19,28 Have we, unlike Jesus' disciples, taken heed to these few words? They speak of a significant location, a glorious message, and the ONLY way of salvation.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "2 Samuel") 2 Samuel 13 Sin masquerading as love in what it does and fails to do. Contrast the loving acts of God in salvation.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Gospel of Matthew") Matthew 19:30-20:16 Grace - God rewards, not as a good businessman, but as a generous Lord. We must accept His terms for labour.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians") 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 esp 10-13 How do we live godly in a godless world? Holy and wholly from the world, or Holy but wholly in the world?

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "2 Samuel") 2 Samuel 12:13-25 esp v22 Grace - is it our experience, our hope in trouble? Do we trust that God is always right and good even when we suffer, but much less than we deserve?

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Gospel of Matthew") Matthew 19:13-30 esp v16 A great question, sincerely asked, but from a false premise. We cannot be saved by keeping the law in part, nor by seeking self-righteousness.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians") 1 Corinthians 4:14-5:13 To judge or not to judge? Responding to the world and to the church, to wrong behaviour and to unseen motives.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "2 Samuel") 2 Samuel 11:27 and 12:1 A God of righteousness and mercy. Our only hope for salvation is that God will act and send to us a Word of grace.