The Bride in Christ's Glory [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 21:1–8]

What will glory be like? Revelation 21:1–8 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that glory will be free, full, and forever fellowship with God. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) This devotional explores the promise of a restored creation and the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive work in Christ, drawing heavily from Revelation 21. It emphasizes that Jesus's completed work, signified by the phrase “it is done,” anticipates a future where God dwells with His people in a new heaven and a new earth, a glorious city descending from heaven. The message underscores the individual and profound relationship believers will have with God as son, contrasting this with the stark reality of eternal judgment for those who reject Christ. Ultimately, the sermon calls for believers to embrace the transformative power of grace, to overcome sin, and to eagerly anticipate the day when all things are made new and the promise of eternal life is fully realized.

The One Whom Revelation Reveals [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 1:7–18]

Who is Jesus? Revelation 1:7–18 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these twelve verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus is the great King, and faithful prophet, and especially the glorious Priest Who intercedes for us.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

How It All Ends [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 66:18–24]

How do all things end? Isaiah 66:18–24 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that all things end with redeemed believers from all nations enjoying the glory of God in Christ, while remembering that what they actually deserved is an everlasting Hell. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Recovering Biblical Fear of God [2024 Reformation Conference #4 in Hebrews 1:14–2:18]

After centuries of drifting from drawing near to God in a way that actually honors God, the Reformed churches must return to coming to God genuinely through Christ Himself in those things which He has not only commanded but actually leads from glory.

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A Day of Great Joy and Great Terror [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 66:14–17]

What is the last day like? Isaiah 66:14–17 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the last day is joy for those who have loved the Lord and anguish for those hateful enemies who worshiped their own way. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Chief End of Prayer [Children's Catechism 110—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Children’s Catechism question 110—especially explaining how the hallowing of God’s Name is the end unto which all of the other petitions aim.

Q110. What is the first petition? Hallowed be Thy Name.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

God's Glory in Grace to Sinners [2024.08.25 Evening Sermon in Numbers 20:1–13]

Every generation needs salvation by God's sovereign grace.

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The Chief End of the Gospel [2024.08.07 Midweek Sermon in Romans 16:25–27]

The chief end of the gospel is God's glory in Christ, Who is glorified in strengthened Christians from all nations.

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Favor and Fellowship from the Throne [2024.04.14 Evening Sermon in Numbers 7:89–8:4]

For the people who know that the great thing about them is their God, their great God insists that they know His great grace to them in favor and fellowship.

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Holy unto, and Happy in, the God Who Declares Himself by Saving Us [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 51:17–52:12]

How will the return from exile anticipate ultimate redemption? Isaiah 51:17–52:12 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these nineteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the return from exile anticipates ultimate redemption by displaying God’s glory in saving us. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Heart-Shaping Treasure [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 6:19–24]

What difference does God’s secret and open reward make? Matthew 6:19–24 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that if we learn, by grace, to treasure God in secret (and openly) both now and forever, it will transform our whole self, our whole life.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Glorious Salvation unto the Glory of Christ [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 49:1–13]

What is the greatness of God’s salvation? Isaiah 49:1–13 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these thirteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord makes His salvation great in quality and in quantity because He is employing it to glorify His chosen Servant. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

A “Truly Reformed” Life [2024.03.13 Midweek Sermon in Romans 11:33–36]

Being truly Reformed means overflowing with praise about and unto God with the lip and the life.

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A Truly Reformed Response to Sovereign Grace [Family Worship lesson in Romans 11:33–36]

How should we respond to the doctrine of God’s sovereign grace? Romans 11:33–36 prepares us for the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should respond to the doctrine of God’s sovereign grace with wonder, worship, and humility. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Redeemed to Praise the Glory of Our Compassionate God [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 113]

What is the point of redemption? Psalm 113 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the point of the great God’s redeeming of lowly men is to be praised for it forever—especially by the redeemed. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

How the LORD Presents Himself for Praise [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 111:6–10]

How is God glorified in His work? Psalm 111:6–10 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God’s glorious power and steady faithfulness are glorified both in what He does for His people, and how He puts His praise in their hearts and on their lips. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Statutes for Safely Drawing Near to Holiness in Our Substitute [Family Worship lesson in Leviticus 22]

What did the holiness code teach Israel? Leviticus 22 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these thirty-three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the holiness code emphasized to Israel that the Lord had brought them not just out of Egypt but to Himself—that He had drawn near to them, and was giving to them to draw near to Him.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Assured to See the King in His Glory [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 33–35]

What does the end of history look like? Isaiah 33–35 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these fifty-one verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the end of history is assured wrath upon all the wicked of heaven and earth, but assured blessedness in a new heavens and new earth upon those sanctified and glorified ones who have the beauty and glory of the Lord Himself as their reward. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Blessing the God Who Brings Us into His Own Joy [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 104:31–35]

Why do believers exist? Psalm 104:31–35 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that more than any other creature, believers exist to enjoy the Creator—as He does. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The God Who Shapes Our Prayers [Theology Simply Explained: Westminster Shorter Catechism 107]

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 107—especially explaining how God’s glory shapes our prayers’ purpose, petitions, and power.

Q107. What doth the conclusion of the Lord’s prayer teach us? The conclusion of the Lord’s prayer, which is, “For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen,” teacheth us to take our encouragement in prayer from God only, and in our prayers to praise Him, ascribing kingdom, power and glory to Him. And in testimony of our desire, and assurance to be heard, we say, “Amen.” (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)