Sermons on Israel
To start the ball rolling Pastor Barry gave on overview in terms of geographical & temporal locations. Also the Stature of Ezekiel exhibiting excellence in his prophetic role and the intensity of the content of the book (“not to be studied until reach age of 30”) were stressed. Ezekiel doesn’t just talk, he acts, he […]
In this sermon Pastor Barry begins delving into the details of Ezekiel’s circumstances and early visions. The hardships of a warlike nature are described, and various encircling empires. The initial calling that God places on Ezekiel is covered. Ezekiel’s relationship to other prophets and their prophecies is described in some detail. The Pastor Barry spends […]
In this sermon Pastor Barry completes the introduction to the book of Ezekiel. Here he describes Ezekiel himself and his environment and his circumstances. Ezekiel’s contemporaries Jeremiah and Daniel are also mentioned to give further context. Various nations and the judgements meted out to them appear, with some reference to the background and reasons for […]
In this teaching, given on 2nd March 2025, Pastor Barry concludes our study of Romans 11:28-36, emphasising its critical role in understanding God’s plan for the Jews, Gentiles and what awaites us in these last days. Paul’s assertion that Israel’s current spiritual blindness is temporary, and a future restoration assured, is not merely his opinion, but […]
In this study, given on 23rd February 2025, pastor Barry continues our study in Romans chapter 11, looking at the mystery of Israel. Not only does the Apostle Paul state that Israel’s national spiritual blindness will be removed, but he tells us when it will happen, and the circumstances that will lead to it. This […]
Has God finished with Israel? That’s the question Paul asks in Romans chapter 11. His emphatic answer should put an end to the debate, yet sadly, antisemitism has been as rife in the Christian church through the centuries as it has in the world. Here, Paul not only makes his case from scripture, but warns […]
In this introduction to Romans chapter 10, pastor Barry looks from the book of Isaiah at Israel’s past, present and future and note that throughout her history, Israel has repeatedly gone from a place of blessing, to disobedience and the resulting judgment, only to then cry out to God for deliverance and once again receive His […]
In this study we continue our verse-by-verse study through Romans chapter 9, touching on the subject of predestination. How do we understand the fact that God can sovereignly chooses whom He will, and yet at the same time reconcile this with our own personal responsibility? Paul tells us in this chapter that God has sovereignly chosen the Nation […]