Whose Image Is This? [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 22:15–22]

Whose glory and authority should we honor? Matthew 22:15–22 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 we should honor all glory and authority, and therefore especially Christ’s glory and authority as God Himself. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) The devotional explores the Pharisees' attempt to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar, revealing a deeper theological challenge regarding allegiance and identity. Jesus, recognizing their hypocrisy, redirects the inquiry, asserting that while earthly authorities like Caesar deserve what is due them, ultimate devotion belongs to God, Who communicates Himself supremely in Jesus Christ. The message transcends a simple political answer, urging listeners to consider their own creation in God's image, to heed God's inscription through Scripture, and ultimately to worship and obey Jesus as the definitive revelation of God Himself.

How Satan Attacks the Saints [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 13]

How does the dragon make war on the saints, and what are they to do about it? Revelation 13 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eighteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the dragon makes war on the saints by strength of force and by subtlety of falsehood, so the saints must endure by patience and faith and by wisdom.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Sure Joy of Belonging to God [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 125]

What can the good expect? Psalm 125 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the good can expect that the God Who gave them righteousness and goodness will give be their peace forever. (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)

Nations' Wrath-Deserving Sin Against God [Family Worship lesson in Amos 1:3–2:16]

What nations are accountable to God for what they do with His law? Amos 1:3–2:16 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these twenty-nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that all nations are accountable to God for what they do with His law. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Civil Law and Christ's Kingship [2024.09.15 Sabbath School in WCF 19.4—Hopewell 101]

We continue to study the Scriptures behind the sound and sweet doctrine of our church's Confession of Faith. This week, we learned, from WCF 19.4, about how the civil law no longer obligates any nation, but is rich with applications of God’s moral law that applies to all nations, over all of which Christ Himself is now King.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

How to Live Like a King [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 25:1–7]

Pastor teaches his family a selection from “the Proverb of the day.” In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that true nobility is to live by wisdom from the Lord and surround oneself with those who are wise.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Speaking Up for Justice [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 31:8–9]

Pastor teaches his family a selection from “the Proverb of the day.” In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christians should speak up for those who can’t do so, both as citizens and as magistrates.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Twin Tyrannies [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 28:2]

Pastor teaches his family a selection from “the Proverb of the day.” In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us how letting sin tyrannize our hearts leads to being tyrannized by others.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Resistance to Tyranny (5): Tactical Options for Individuals, Churches, or Magistrates [2024.04.14 Sabbath School]

Resistance tactic options for individuals, churches, magistrates. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Thanking, Trusting, and Triumphing Forever [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 118:1–14]

What does the life of the redeemed look like? Psalm 118:1–14 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these fourteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the life of the redeemed is one of thankfulness, trust, and triumph.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Let Every Soul Be Subject to Christ [2024.04.10 Midweek Sermon in Romans 13:1–7]

God, Who rules in all authority, rules over and through each individual authority, demanding that we do good—both in authority and under it.

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Resistance to Tyranny (1): Introduction to Civil Authority [2024.03.17 Sabbath School lesson]

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God's Gracious Invitation and Man's Grievous Innovation [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 41:1–7]

What are we to think when great powers arise? Isaiah 41:1–7 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we must remember that the Lord is sovereign over all and praise Him Who is our hope. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Hope and Joy, Now and Forever [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 31–32]

Why is it so dreadful to trust and delight in creatures? Isaiah 31–32 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these twenty-nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that trusting and delighting in creatures is foolish, not only because of how devastatingly they will fail us, but because the Lord is an infinitely able Helper and an infinitely pleasant Delight. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

What the Law Was Always Meant to Do [Family Worship lesson in Galatians 3:15–25]

Pastor prepares his family for the morning sermon at Covenant PCA in Panama City in Galatians 3:15–25. The revelation of the law has always been within the context of the promise made to Christ, into which we come by a faith that unites us to Him.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Godly Submission to Rulers [Family Worship lesson in Titus 3:1–3]

How are we to interact with wicked rulers and neighbors? Titus 3:1–2 looks forward to the second serial reading of in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christians should adorn the gospel by being godly citizens and neighbors. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Fate of Nations Is in the Hand of the God of Israel [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 21]

Why must manmade hopes for deliverance fail? Isaiah 21 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seventeen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that manmade hope for deliverance must fail, because even the troubles of this world are part of God’s design to bring forth the lasting fruit of His chosen people. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The LORD Who Humbles Egyptians to Heal Them [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 19–20]

What happens to hope in any deliverance other than the Lord? Isaiah 19–20 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these thirty-one verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord both makes other hopes for deliverance to fail, as well as surprising people from all nations by giving them hope and deliverance in Himself. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Strength, Delight, and Hope through Suffering [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 94:16–23]

When facing unashamed, powerful attackers, what help does the believer have? Psalm 94:16–23 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord often brings us through providence that forces to find Him alone as our help, strength, and joy, so that we will be assured that the future is determined not by our circumstances or abilities but by His character. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)