Holy Intolerance [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 2:18–29]

What does God think of tolerating false teaching? Revelation 2:18–29 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 God hates and condemns the toleration of false teaching.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Sweet Remedy for Deadly Compromise [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 2:12–17]

What is worse than persecution? Revelation 2:12–17 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the world’s pull to fit in with it is a worse attack upon the church than direct persecution.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Jesus's Urgent Message to Every Church [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 1:19–2:7]

What is Jesus looking for in a church? Revelation 1:19–2:7 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus knows our works, and wants us to persist in loving Him by them. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

True Liberty Submits to Authority [2024.11.10 Sabbath School in WCF 20.4—Hopewell 101]

We continue studying through the Scriptural doctrine that our congregation confesses. This week, we continued Westminster Confession chapter 20—considering Article 4's biblical doctrine that, since true liberty embraces Christ's rule over us, true liberty submits to the authority that Christ has set over us for our good.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Harm of Neglecting Church Discipline [Family Worship lesson in Jude v12–19]

What sorts of people should we be watching against in the church? Jude v12–19 looks forward to the second serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should not share our life with those who give evidence of not having the Spirit. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Willing to Suffer for the God We Know [Family Worship lesson in 3John v9–12]

What do believers need if they are to be godly? 3John v9–12 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 believers need awareness of who is a spiritual or theological threat, and of who is properly qualified and ordained, as part of God’s means in making them godly. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Holiness vs High-Handed Sin [2024.06.30 Evening Sermon in Numbers 15:32–41]

God's holy day is especially for His holy people to rejoice in the holiness of their God.

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Be Holy, Not High-Handed [Family Worship lesson in Numbers 15:32–41]

Why is Sabbath breaking so bad? Numbers 15:32–41 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we must be holy because we belong to our Creator and Redeemer.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Mercy and Justice Kiss [2024.06.23 Evening Sermon in Numbers 15:22–31]

The Lord provides atonement for sin, both for the visible church and for individuals, but He does not tolerate sin in either of them.

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Mercy and Warning for the Church [Family Worship lesson in Numbers 15:22–31]

What must God’s people do about sin? Numbers 15:22–31 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God gives His people procedures by which to take sin, atonement, and forgiveness seriously.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Assurance of Perseverance [2024.05.05 Sabbath School in WCF 17.2.e (Hopewell 101)]

This perseverance of the saints is certain and infallible.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Covenant LORD, Meal, and People [2024.04.28 Evening Sermon in Numbers 9:1–14]

The Lord is the same throughout His dealings with His people, and if we don't come to Him as He has commanded and in the way that He has commanded, then we will perish.

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Two Gates, Ways, Destinations [Family Worship lesson in Mathew 7:13–14]

What is the great choice of our existence? Matthew 7:13–14 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that there are only two ways to live—one that leads to life, and one that leads to destruction.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Lord's Covenant Meal [Family Worship lesson in Numbers 9:1–14]

Why does God remind them about the Passover? Numbers 9:1–14 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these fourteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the God of the first Passover is the God of the second, and He requires that it be kept, and that it be kept correctly, by all of His church and only His church.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Treasuring Holiness (and Holy Ones) Together [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 7:1–6]

How does treasuring holiness shape our relationships? Matthew 7:1–6 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that treasuring our own holiness humbles us and sweetens us to be helpful to others who are treasuring holiness.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

How the Spirit Keeps Us Abiding in the Son and in the Father [Family Worship lesson in 1John 2:18–27]

What does the Spirit do for believers? 1John 2:18–27 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Spirit keeps believers from becoming antichrists by confirming Scripture and biblical teaching to them, so that they abide in God by abiding in Christ.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

God Requires Corporate, Relational, and Internal Holiness [2024.03.17 Evening Sermon in Numbers 5]

Those among whom God dwells must be holy: corporately, relationally, and internally.

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Sanctity of the Church: Guarding the Holiness of the Holy People [2023.12.17 Evening Sermon in Leviticus 20]

Congregations of sinful saints must maintain church discipline, so that sin is never tolerated in the Lord's holy church.

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Holy Duty of Excommunication [Family Worship lesson in Leviticus 20]

What are the implications of God’s holiness for congregations of sinful saints? Leviticus 20 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these twenty-seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that congregations of sinful saints must maintain church discipline, so that sin is never tolerated in the Lord’s holy church.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Elders Who Rule Well—and Otherwise [Family Worship lesson in 1Timothy 5:17–25]

How are we to acknowledge the value of godly elders’ ministry in the church? 1 Timothy 5:17–25 looks forward to the second reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we are both to honor godly elders doubly and hold them accountable as examples unto the flock. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)