Our Mighty King and Prophet [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 10]

What are we to make of strange things like giant angels, secret thunder-words, and edible books? Revelation 10 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eleven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus is ruling over even the most frightening events to finish the application of His redemption, which He proclaims in His gospel.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Mercy of the Son of David [2025.02.09 Morning Sermon in Matthew 15:21–39]

Jesus saves those who need it most, from among all the nations, into His church.

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International Israelite King [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 15:21–39]

Why would Jesus go to Gentile territory? Matthew 15:21–39 prepares us for the sermon in the morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nineteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus goes to Gentile territory to show Himself the Son of David, Who has mercy upon the nations, from whom He gathers to Himself His church. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Beloved, Blessed Forever-Kingdom [Family Worship lesson in Psalm132]

What does God think of the church? Psalm 132 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eighteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God loves the church, dwells with the church, delights in the church, and provides for the church, for the sake of Christ. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Christ's Divine Provision [Family Worship lesson in Numbers 31:25–54]

What does the Lord show by the distribution of the plunder from the battle? Numbers 31:25–54 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these thirty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord demonstrates great generosity and mercy in His provision for His people by the plunder from the battle.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

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)

The Sign of the King [2024.11.17 Morning Sermon in Matthew 28:16–20]

Baptism marks us as members of the visible church, commands us to be members of the invisible church, and points us to Christ as our sure hope for this.

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Kiss the Son [2024.10.13 Evening Sermon in Numbers 22:36–24:25]

You are either with Christ, or against Him; this is the choice between eternal life and eternal death.

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Gentle, Humble, Victorious Jesus [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 12:9–21]

What is Jesus like, as He victoriously brings forth His kingdom in almighty strength? Matthew 12:9–21 looks forward to the morning sermon in public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these thirteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that our mighty, victorious Lord is gentle and humble. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Submit to God as King [Family Worship lesson in Numbers 22:36–24:25]

How can God’s enemies survive? Numbers 22:36–24:25 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these sixty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the only way to survive death and the last day is through faith in Christ.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Contending for Christ's Lordship [Family Worship lesson in Jude v1–4]

What could be more important than enriching one another in our common salvation? Jude v1–4 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 must contend earnestly for faith in a Jesus Who is our Master, both as our God and as our King. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Wisdom of God: Christ! [2024.08.14 Midweek Sermon in Proverbs 1:1–7]

Wisdom is found especially in a being, the triune God and especially in His Son, the Logos—Christ

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Return of the King [2024.07.28 Morning Sermon in Isaiah 63:1–6]

In His saving work, King Jesus is glorified as the majestic King Who delivers His people with a zeal and power and justice that are fueled by His magnificent love.

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Who Is This King of Glory? [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 63:1–6]

Whom do the watchers and the bride see coming? Isaiah 63:1–6 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord Jesus is the kingly and divine Speaker, Justifier, Savior, Avenger, and Redeemer. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Who Is This King of Glory? [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 63:1–6]

Whom do the watchers and the bride see coming? Isaiah 63:1–6 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord Jesus is the kingly and divine Speaker, Justifier, Savior, Avenger, and Redeemer. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Our Comprehensive King [Shorter Catechism 26—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 26—especially explaining how Christ is King over us in every needful way.

Q26. How doth Christ execute the office of a king? Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to Himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all His and our enemies.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

David's Lord, King, Priest, and Avenger [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 110]

Who is the Messiah? Psalm 110 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 the Son of David is David’s Lord, extremely exalted King, eternally effective Priest, and effortlessly executing Judge. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Arrival of the King [2023.11.12 Morning Sermon in Matthew 1–4]

Jesus has come as the Seed of the woman, the Seed of Abraham, and the Son of David. He is not only the promised King, but God the Son, Who conquers Satan and obeys in our place—and Who pours out God the Spirit upon us to give us life by His Word.

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Jesus Christ, the Perfect Perfection—True Adam, True Abraham, and True David [2023.08.27 Morning Sermon in Matthew 1:1–17]

Jesus is the true Adam of a new, serpent-defeating humanity; the true Abraham, in Whom all the families of the earth are blessed; the true David, Who rules righteously over all the earth.

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Praying for the Kingdom of Grace and Glory [Theology Simply Explained: Westminster Shorter Catechism 102]

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 102—especially explaining how we pray for Christ’s kingdom against Satan’s kingdom, that grace would advance in every way in this age, and that glory would come in Christ’s return.

Q102. What do we pray for in the second petition? In the second petition, which is, Thy kingdom come, we pray that Satan’s kingdom may be destroyed; and that the kingdom of grace may be advanced, ourselves and others brought into it, and kept in it; and that the kingdom of glory may be hastened.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)