History Under the Lamb [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 6:1–8]

What are we to make of these dreadful things described in the seals? Revelation 6:1–8 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus is in control of all of the dreadful things that happen in this age, bringing about the spread of His kingdom and the salvation of all of His elect.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Humble Souls Nourished by Hope [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 131]

How does true humility happen? Psalm 131 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that humility comes by hope. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Inappreciable, Invisible, Invincible Kingdom [2024.12.22 Morning Sermon in Matthew 13:31–43]

In this marvelously encouraging passage, the Lord Jesus holds Himself before us, in His love, His wisdom, and His power, which is surely bringing His people to the gloriously blessed end which He has determined for them.

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Comfort and Joy for Tremblers at God's Word [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 66:5–13]

How important is the church? Isaiah 66:5–13 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the church is God’s beloved, to which and through which He gives life, joy, and comfort. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Key to Confidence in Prayer [Family Worship lesson in 1John 5:14–15]

How can we pray confidently? 1John 5:14–15 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that assurance of faith makes us sure that God hears us and answers us.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Key to Confidence in Prayer [Family Worship lesson in 1John 5:14–15]

How can we pray confidently? 1John 5:14–15 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that assurance of faith makes us sure that God hears us and answers us.(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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What the Servant Secured for His Bride and Offspring [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 54]

What does the Servant secure for the church? Isaiah 54 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these seventeen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Servant secures for the church an age in which He Himself is her Head, and the Lord deals with her accordingly. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

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)

None Like God for Worship, Help, or Strength [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 40:12–31]

How does God’s greatness relate to being carried by Him? Isaiah 40:12–31 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these twenty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that whereas idolaters cut themselves off from purpose and strength, when God carries believers, they are carried by infinite strength and eternal endurance.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Comfort As Sure and Strong As Our God and His Word [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 40:1–11]

What hope can there be for a people under the judgment of God? Isaiah 40:1–11 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these eleven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the only hope for a people under God’s judgment is the good news of God Himself. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Taking Our Place in God's People and God's Plan [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 108:7–13]

When God seems to have turned against us, where can we find hope? Psalm 108:7–13 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that our hope in troubled times is that God has taken us to be His own, and that He ultimately takes the whole world to be His own. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

How Taking Providence Personally Gives Us Joy and Hope [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 104:27–30]

What are we to see in creation and providence? Psalm 104:27–30 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that a believer obtains much joy and hope by recognizing that providence is carried out personally and powerfully by the Lord Himself. . (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Spirit-Given Longing for (Eagerness for, and Perseverance unto) Perfection [2023.09.13 Midweek Sermon in Romans 8:23–25]

There is a proper groaning that comes not from the flesh but from the Spirit, marked by eagerness and perseverance.

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Getting Wisdom Requires Grace [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 17:16]

Pastor teaches his family a selection from “the Proverb of the day.” In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that having the opportunity and mechanics by which wisdom is obtained can do us no good apart from God’s gracious working in our hearts.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Hope Deferred: Gracious Groaning [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 13:12]

Pastor teaches his family a selection from “the Proverb of the day.” In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God works in generous wisdom when He puts off good things that we hope for.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Strength, Joy, & Hope through Faith in the Jesus Who Justified Us [2023.01.11 Midweek Sermon in Romans 5:2]

Having Jesus means having a Lord and King in Whom we have strength, joy, and hope.

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Justification into a Condition of Strength, Joy, and Hope in Jesus [Family Worship lesson in Romans 5:2]

What is the condition of being justified like? Romans 5:2 looks forward to the sermon in this week’s midweek meeting. In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the condition of being justified is not only a condition of peace and servitude, but now a condition of strength, joy, and hope.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

We Are No Better Than They: Christ Our Only Righteousness [2022.09.21 Midweek sermon in Romans 3:9–18]

Humility is essential to the Christian mindset, because it recognizes that no good can come from us except that which is from Christ.

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Learning to Hope in God Alone by the Failure of Other Hopes [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 62]

Where can we find hope, when false friends continually attack us? Psalm 62 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these twelve verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that with God Himself as our refuge, we have a power on our side that will not only save us from all attack, but even protect us in the day of judgment.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)