Joyous New Creatures and Creation [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 65:17–25]

What will make the trouble of the creation be forgotten? Isaiah 65:17–25 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God will make a new creation that causes the former one to be forgotten. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Jesus, the Lord of the Harvest [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 9:35–38]

How does Jesus respond to seeing the cursed humanity? Matthew 9:35–38 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus responds to cursed humanity with compassion in which He sends preachers and commands prayer for them.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Sworn to Reward the Savior with the Blessedness of His Bride [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 62:8–12]

What is the result of the King-Servant’s work and prayers? Isaiah 62:8–12 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord Jesus works and prays to reverse the curse and take to Himself a bride to bless and love forever. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Holy Praying and Singing of Curses [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 109:1–15]

What can believers pray and sing, when they are taking the brunt of the world’s opposition to Christ? Psalm 109:1–15 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these fifteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that when believers are taking the brunt of the world’s opposition to Christ, they may pray against the haters of Christ the very opposite of the blessing that comes to those who trust in Him. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

A Sad End and a Strong Hope [Family Worship lesson in 2Kings 25]

With what lessons does the Spirit conclude the history of the kingdom of Israel? 2Kings 25 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these thirty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us our need for Jesus and the hope that we have. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The LORD Is Faithful to His Promises, Threats, and Plan of Salvation [Family Worship lesson in 2Kings 15]

When there’s chaos in the church and in the world, what is the Lord doing? 2Kings 15 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these thirty-eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that despite all the chaos that we see from sinners and their sin, the history of the world and the church marches steadily on, in fulfillment of the Word of God. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)