Wisdom Under Rulers Under the Sun [Family Worship lesson in Ecclesiastes 10:4–7]

What should we do when rulers rise against us? Ecclesiastes 10:4–7 prepares us for the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should be faithful and gentle, not hoping in the ruler’s response, but in the living God. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) The devotional calls believers to exercise wisdom and faithfulness in the face of unjust or hostile authority, emphasizing that remaining steadfast in one’s post—even when the ruler’s spirit rises against them—is a mark of godly discernment. While conciliation can pacify great offenses and sometimes lead to restored relationships, the preacher warns that earthly outcomes are not guaranteed, as wisdom is often not rewarded in this life. The book of Ecclesiastes exposes the reality that folly is frequently exalted while the wise and faithful are humbled, reflecting the brokenness of life under the sun. Yet Christians are called not to seek immediate vindication, but to live wisely for God’s glory, trusting in His ultimate justice and finding opportunity to reflect Christ’s character in suffering. This faithful endurance, especially under unjust treatment, becomes a powerful testimony of the gospel, as believers embody the humility and trust of Christ, who entrusted Himself to the Father. Ultimately, the believer’s reward is not in earthly recognition, but in the sanctifying work of the Spirit and the eternal glory of Christ.

Brotherly Love from the Father, Son, and Spirit [Family Worship lesson in 3John v13–14]

How should believers relate toward one another? 3John v13–14 looks forward to the second serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that believers should love to be face to face and delight in one another. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Benefits of Assurance [2024.07.21 Sabbath School in WCF18.3n—Hopewell 101]

WCF 18.3 details the benefits of assurance of faith in these words: "that thereby his heart may be enlarged in peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, in love and thankfulness to God, and in strength and cheerfulness in the duties of obedience, the proper fruits of this assurance"(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Fullnesses of God’s Plan for Us [2024.05.29 Midweek Sermon in Romans 15:13–16]

God's intention toward believers is to fill them with joy, peace, faith, hope, goodness, knowledge, and holiness unto God's glory.

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The Two Families [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 56:9–57:21]

What sinner can find peace? Isaiah 56:9–57:21 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these twenty-five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the only sinners who find peace are those whom the Lord heals and brings from the family of idolatry into His own family. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

God’s Name upon God’s People [2024.03.31 Evening Sermon in Numbers 6:22–27]

The Lord's appointed worship leader pronounces God's Name upon His gathered people, because God Himself comes to them and blesses them.

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Entrusting Dignity, Rights, Liberty, and Prosperity to Christ [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 5:38–42]

How does a Christian respond to mistreatment? Matthew 5:38–42 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christians respond to mistreatment not in the fleshly resentment of the scribe but in the strength and freedom of resting upon Christ.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Revealing of the Sons of God [2023.12.17 Morning Sermon in Matthew 5:9]

Believers are blessed already to be the sons of God, and blessed all the more in anticipating coming into the fullness of their adoption.

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Sons of God, Sons of Peace [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 5:9]

Who are the sons of God? Matthew 5:9 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord’s Day. In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the sons of God are those who are in Christ, and who are being made to be like Christ.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Blessed to Obtain the Greatest Mercy [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 5:7–9]

How does believers’ behavior show their blessedness? Matthew 5:7–9 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that believers’ behavior shows their blessedness by showing that they are about to come into their inheritance in Christ.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Shalom: Table Fellowship with God as the Climax of All Things [2023.08.06 Evening Sermon in Leviticus 3]

When the LORD brings us near in Christ, it is for favorable, feasting fellowship with Himself

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Shalom: Invited to God's Table [Family Worship lesson in Leviticus 3]

What does a worshiper find in God’s presence, when he ascends there with his tribute? Leviticus 3 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seventeen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God brings worshipers near to enjoy the hospitality of His house as royalty. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Blessing One Another in and by the Blessedness of the Triune God [Family Worship lesson in 2Corinthians 13:11–14]

Where do believers learn to bless one another? 2Corinthians 13:11–14 looks forward to the p.m. sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the people of God learn to bless one another from the God Who blesses them with the blessing that is in Himself. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Honor of Stopping Striving in a Quarrel [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 20:3]

Pastor teaches his family a selection from “the Proverb of the day.” In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that as the Spirit produces His fruit in us, He advances us in honor by enabling us to hold our peace and be peacemakers.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Justified into a Condition of Peace and Servitude [Family Worship lesson in Romans 5:1]

What is the condition of being justified like? Romans 5:1–2 looks forward to the devotional in this week’s midweek meeting. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the condition of being justified is not just a legal standing but a condition of peace, service, strength, joy, and hope.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Justified into a Condition of Peace with God [2022.12.28 Midweek sermon in Romans 5:1]

Being justified by faith isn't just a legal status before God; it brings us into an experiential condition of peace with God.

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Keeping the Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace [2022.11.13 Morning sermon in Acts 15:23–35]

The Spirit, Who gives to His church peace in Christ, works it by Scripture truth, providential care in the church, and gracious work in believers' hearts, lives, and relationships.

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Factoring God into Our View of Believers' Preciousness, Power, and Praiseworthiness (Family Worship lesson in 2Thessalonians 1:1–4)

How are we to think and feel about true congregations of Christ’s church? 2Thessalonians 1:1–4 looks forward to the second 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 we are to think of churches as being united to God through Christ, dependent upon God in Christ, unto the praise of God in Christ, by showing the power and goodness of God in Christ. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

How Can I Have Peace in Life's Storms? (2022.06.12 Sabbath School)

"How Can I Have Peace in Life's Storms" in the RHB series, "Cultivating Biblical Godliness"(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Theology Simply Explained — WSC36 Believers' Further Benefits in This Life

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 36. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification? The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification, are, assurance of God's love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Ghost, increase of grace, and perseverance therein to the end.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)