The Scriptural Power of God unto Us [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 22:23–33]

Why are the Sadducees deceived? Matthew 22:23–33 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eleven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Sadducees are deceived because of their own ignorance of God and His Word. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) The devotional lesson addresses the Sadducees' challenge regarding the resurrection, using their hypothetical scenario of seven brothers and one wife to highlight their flawed understanding of Scripture and God's power. It argues that their meticulous focus on minor details of the law obscures the grand narrative of God as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—a living God who redeems and covenants with humanity. Pastor emphasizes that true theological understanding requires recognizing the entirety of Scripture, particularly the overarching themes of God's election, covenant, and redemption, ultimately calling for a marveling at Christ as Himself the God-Man Who has revealed Himself and His gospel in the Bible.

OUR God's Law [Family Worship lesson in Deuteronomy 5:1–5]

How are we to receive God’s law? Deuteronomy 5:1–5 prepares us for the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we are to receive the law from our covenant God, through our covenant Mediator. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Christian Church [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 28:16–20]

For what does the Lord institute baptism? Matthew 28:16–20 prepares us for the sermon in the morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord institutes baptism as a sign of Christ’s authority and power in His gathering church. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Sign of the Covenant [Family Worship lesson in Genesis 17:9–14]

What is circumcision? Genesis 17:9–14 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 circumcision is a sign that points us away from ourselves and unto the grace of God.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

An Almighty Covenant to Sanctify [Family Worship lesson in Genesis 17:1–8]

What do believers who have been stumbling along in their own strength need? Genesis 17:1–8 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 believers need to be turned away from themselves to the Lord Who covenants them to Himself—and Himself to them.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Covenantally Chastened Churches [Family Worship lesson in Hosea 9:1–10:2]

How did God respond to Israel’s sin? Hosea 9:1–10:2 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nineteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God responded to Israel’s sin by removing from him all the blessings of the covenant. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Be What Christ Has Called You [Children's Catechism 132—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 132—especially explaining how baptism obligates us to be the very thing that Christ calls us by His baptism.

Q132. To what does your baptism bind you? To be a true follower of Christ(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Most Important Inheritance [Family Worship lesson in Numbers 36]

Why conclude this book with regulations about inheritance? Numbers 36 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these thirteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that inheritance for Israel mattered so much because YHWH Himself is our ultimate inheritance.(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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The Christian Church [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 28:16–20]

For what does the Lord institute baptism? Matthew 28:16–20 prepares us for the sermon in the morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord institutes baptism as a sign of Christ’s authority and power in His gathering church. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Identified with God's Church [Family Worship lesson in Genesis 17:15–27]

What do we learn from the account of Sarai’s name change? Genesis 17:15–27 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these thirteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Sarai’s name change points us to the unique significance of Christ, which is the only hope for anyone to walk before God—the very hope to which the covenant sign points us.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Sign of the Covenant [Family Worship lesson in Genesis 17:9–14]

What is circumcision? Genesis 17:9–14 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 circumcision is a sign that points us away from ourselves and unto the grace of God.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

An Almighty Covenant to Sanctify [Family Worship lesson in Genesis 17:1–8]

What do believers who have been stumbling along in their own strength need? Genesis 17:1–8 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 believers need to be turned away from themselves to the Lord Who covenants them to Himself—and Himself to them.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Covenantal Morality [Westminster Shorter Catechism 45—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 44—especially explaining how the ten commandments, while obligatory to God from all creatures, are only possible for and especially obligatory upon His covenant people.

Q44. What doth the preface to the ten commandments teach us? The preface to the ten commandments teacheth us that because God is the Lord, and our God, and Redeemer, therefore we are bound to keep all His commandments.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Led by God for the Glory of His Love [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 63:7–14]

With what does prayer for help and revival begin? Isaiah 63:7–14 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that prayer for help and revival begins with the Lord’s own character and commitment. (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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The Only Living, True, Seeing, Strong, Sovereign God [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 115:1–8]

Why are believers brought low? Psalm 115:1–8 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that when believers are brought low, it is for the glory of God. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Elected, Substituted, Redeemed [2024.03.03 Evening Sermon in Numbers 3]

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Election, Substitution, and Redemption of a Precious People [Family Worship lesson in Numbers 3]

Why did the priests have to be numbered twice? Numbers 3 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these fifty-one verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the first numbering of the priests was to teach us especially about how the Lord redeems His people through a Substitute. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The God Who Binds Himself to Creatures [Westminster Shorter Catechism 12—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 12—especially explaining how the Creator has stooped down, in infinite generosity, to covenant with creatures.

Q12. What special act of providence did God exercise toward man in the estate wherein he was created? When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him, upon condition of perfect obedience; forbidding him to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, upon pain of death.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)