Religious People Going to Hell [Family Worship lesson in Mathew 23:13–33]

What does a Pharisee need? Matthew 23:13–33 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these twenty-one verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the children of the first Adam need a new nature from, union with, and to be conformed to the last Adam. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) Summary from the transcript: The devotional lesson delivers a sobering indictment of religious hypocrisy, drawing from Jesus’ scathing critique of the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23:13–33. It exposes the anatomy of a condemned person: one who outwardly appears righteous yet is inwardly corrupt, prioritizing ritualistic obedience over justice, mercy, and faith, while exploiting the vulnerable and manipulating religious practices for self-gain. The passage emphasizes that true righteousness is not achieved through external conformity or impressive displays of piety, but through inner transformation—cleansing the heart by union with Christ, the last Adam, and receiving a new nature by the Holy Spirit. The warning is clear: even the most active, doctrinally sound, and outwardly righteous individuals can be headed toward hell if they remain in themselves and dead in sin. The ultimate call is to repentance, faith in Christ, and a radical inward renewal that reorients all religious life around relationship with God, not merely outward displays.

A Truly Profitable Prophet [Family Worship lesson in Micah 3:5–8]

How does God judge unfaithful preaching? Micah 3:5–8 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God judged unfaithful preaching by removing His Word.

The sermon examines the failings of unfaithful prophets who prioritized personal gain over faithful proclamation, selecting messages based on audience favor rather than divine truth, and ultimately facing divine judgment and humiliation. Drawing from Micah’s prophetic ministry, the message contrasts these mercenary preachers with the ideal of a Spirit-filled prophet, foreshadowed by Micah and perfectly embodied in Jesus Christ, who faithfully declares sin and offers redemption. The sermon underscores the necessity of biblically grounded preaching, emphasizing that Scripture, breathed out by God’s Spirit, reveals our hearts and offers both condemnation and mercy, ultimately highlighting Jesus as the ultimate Prophet Whose faithfulness ensures God’s Word is proclaimed to those who are His.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

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)

Vigilance Against Legalistic Leaven [2025.02.23 Morning Sermon in Matthew 16:5–12]

Any approach to the Christian life that emphasizes what we do over what Christ does is dangerous and can infect the whole of our heart

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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)

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)

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)

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)

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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Beware of False Prophets and Professions [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 7:15–29]

Of what must we beware? Matthew 7:15–29 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these fifteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we must beware of false prophets and false hope of salvation.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Tongue's Power, Purpose, and Produce [Family Worship lesson in James 3]

Since the Lord’s commandments about the Lord’s works are so important, who should teach them? James 3 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these eighteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that teachers in Christ’s church should be men who respect the power of the tongue, who are committed to praise and blessing together, and whose conduct exhibits the humility and gentleness that correspond to wisdom and righteousness from God.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Severe Mercy, Subduing Mercy, Superlative Mercy [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 30]

How does the Lord show mercy to those who prefer human wisdom to God’s authoritative Word? Isaiah 30 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these thirty-three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that if men prefer their own wisdom to God’s Word, it is a mercy when God visits their plans with devastating failure. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Avoiding Bad Bible-Teaching and Bad Bible-Teachers [Family Worship lesson in Titus 3:9–11]

What must a pastor do, in addition to affirming the truth? Titus 3:9–11 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that in addition to affirming the truth, a pastor must avoid uses of the Bible that are not in keeping with the Bible. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Why It's Important that Elders Be Able to Stop the Mouths of Unauthorized Teachers in the Church [Family Worship lesson in Titus 1:10–16]

Why is it so important to have sound teachers as elders? Titus 1:10–16 looks forward to the second serial reading of in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that elders must be sound teachers in order to overcome theological error that arises within a congregation. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Recognizing and Defending Against Vulnerabilities to False Teachers [Family Worship lesson in 2Timiothy 3:6–9]

Who are in great danger from false teachers? 2Timothy 3:6–9 looks forward to the second serial reading of in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that pastors must not only turn away from false teachers themselves but also protect the most vulnerable in their congregation. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

True Servants of the True God [Family Worship lesson in 2Timothy 2:17–19]

What is the danger of innovative theology? 2Timothy 2:17–19 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 the danger of innovative theology is ending up straying from Christ ourselves and leading others to Hell with us. A true teacher will exalt the name of Christ not himself, teaching truth from Christ not himself, gaining followers for Christ not himself.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

How God Protects His Flock from Being Devoured [2023.05.28 Morning Sermon in Acts 20:29–38]

Dependence upon God, in the use of His ordained means, is the only safe path to blessedness.

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