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)

Faith Forsakes False Doctrine [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 16:5–12]

What ought we to be very careful to watch out for? Matthew 16:5–12 prepares us for the sermon in the morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we ought to be very careful to watch out for any teaching that emphasizes what we do over what Christ does. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Self-Destructive Response to Preaching [Family Worship lesson in Amos 7:10–17]

What responses to God’s judgment should we watch against? Amos 7:10–17 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 we should watch against any murmuring or complaining against God’s judgment or those who preach it.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Jesus's Encouragement to Members and Ministers [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 13:24–43]

What is the Lord waiting for? Matthew 13:24–43 prepares us for the sermon in the morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these twenty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord is patient, even with imperfections in the church, because He is determined to gather in and perfect all of the sons of His kingdom. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Deadly Religion of Deluded Believers [Family Worship lesson in Amos 5:18–27]

What will the day of the Lord be like for those who think God loves whatever worship they decide for Him? Amos 5:18–6:14 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the day of the Lord will be death and darkness for those who think they are coming to God, but are doing so apart from Christ.(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)

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)

Believers' Use of God's Law [2024.09.29 Sabbath School in WCF 19.6—Hopewell 101]

We learn from Scripture what WCF 19.6 teaches: doing what God's law commands, and refraining from what it forbids, is not an evidence of being under the law, but would be a right response to its great usefulness in believers' lives.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Examples That Warn Against Backsliding [Family Worship lesson in Jude v5–7]

How does God remind us of the urgency of obeying Jesus as our Lord? Jude v5–7 looks forward to the second serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that those who do not obey Jesus as their Lord will suffer under His wrath forever. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Recovering Biblical Fasting [2024 Reformation Conference Session #3 in Matthew 6:16–18]

Fake Christianity is plagued by harboring an attitude of treating religion as a burden and by playing to an audience of man's esteem. A God-given solution for both of these is a well-kept Sabbath, the Lord's Day.

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Fatal Playing at Religion [2024.09.15 Morning Sermon in Matthew 11:16–14]

Playing at "Christianity" is childish, arrogant, and wicked unbelief. But grace can make us humble, submissive children.

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Childish Arrogance and Wicked Resistance of Unbelief [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 11:16–24]

What should we say about an unbelieving generation? Matthew 11:16–24 looks forward to the morning sermon in public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that those who hear the gospel but don’t repent are childishly arrogant and wickedly resistant. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

A Cautionary Tale of Idolatry [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 65:11–16]

How does idolatry progress, and how does God respond to it? Isaiah 65:11–16 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that idolatry doesn’t just add to God but turns us against Him, so that He is right to judge the idolaters among His people and make them into a warning for others. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Christ Worth the Cost [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 10:34–42]

What difference does Christ make? Matthew 10:34–42 looks forward to the morning sermon in public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christ brings great cost into the Christian’s life, but greater reward. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Grace to Overcome Wrath-Provoking Religion [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 65:1–10]

To whom does the Lord give Himself? Isaiah 65:1–10 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord gives Himself, by sovereign grace, to sinners from all nations. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Identifying True Christians [2024.08.04 Evening Sermon in 1John 3:24–4:6]

The Spirit identifies true Christians by their Christ-like character, by their beliefs about Christ, and by their recognition of Christ's Word

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The Hallmark of True Christianity [Family Worship lesson in 1John 3:24–4:6]

How can we test for true Christianity? 1John 3:24–4:6 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we may test for true Christianity by righteousness and love, by the doctrine of a true incarnation of Christ, and by adherence to the teaching of the apostles.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

False Assurance [2024.05.12 Sabbath School in WCF 18.1a–b (Hopewell 101)]

WCF 18.1a–b presents the biblical teaching that false assurance is a real, and terrible, danger.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Beware of False Prophets and False Faith [2024.05.05 Morning Sermon in Matthew 7:15–29]

Hope only in Christ for forgiveness, and devote yourself entirely to Christ in holiness

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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)