Living and Standing before Christ [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 20:11–15]

What will happen in the last day? Revelation 20:11–15 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that each one of us will be resurrected in the last day to stand before Christ and be judged according to whether the book of our own life is cross-referenced with His Book of Life. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) This family worship devotional explores the sobering reality of final judgment, drawing from Revelation 20 and connecting it to Ecclesiastes' reflection on the fleeting nature of earthly pursuits. It emphasizes that Christ sits on the throne, and individuals will stand before Him naked and exposed, their lives represented as books of deeds. The central message underscores the comfort for believers, who are interceded for by Christ and whose names are written in the Book of Life, contrasted with the dreadful fate of the unbeliever facing eternal condemnation. Ultimately, the sermon calls for immediate faith in Christ and a life dedicated to deeds done in union with Him, looking forward to a future of blessing and glory rather than eternal fire.

Living as Those Who Will Die [Family Worship lesson in Ecclesiastes 3:16–22]

How should we make application of the reality of our death? Ecclesiastes 3:16–22 looks forward to the call to worship in public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should live as those who will be judged by God, and as those who receive our life as a portion from God. This family worship devotional grapples with the apparent injustices of the world, particularly the presence of wickedness in positions of authority, and explores the comfort found in God's ultimate judgment and sovereignty. Drawing from Ecclesiastes and Psalm 11, it asserts that while earthly suffering and death may seem to level humanity with animals, they ultimately serve to humble individuals and remind them of their dependence on God. The central message emphasizes the importance of rejoicing in one’s work as a divinely appointed portion, finding joy not in the lasting impact of actions but in the knowledge of God’s purpose and the promise of eternal union with Him, ultimately offering solace and direction in a world marked by suffering and impermanence.
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Judgment Begins in the Household of God [Family Worship lesson in Micah 1:2–9]

What is it like to meet God? Micah 1:2–9 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 meeting God, apart from Christ, is dreadful and grievous prospect.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

A Song to Fill Us with Last-Day Joy—Today! [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 98]

Who is to praise YHWH, in what manner, in the last day? Psalm 98 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that in Day of Judgment, believers from all nations will sing and shout joyfully over the Lord, together with a liberated creation. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Our Mighty King and Prophet [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 10]

What are we to make of strange things like giant angels, secret thunder-words, and edible books? Revelation 10 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eleven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus is ruling over even the most frightening events to finish the application of His redemption, which He proclaims in His gospel.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

How the Demonic Should Alarm Us [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 8:13–9:21]

How should we respond to the locusts of Revelation 9? Revelation 8:13–9:21 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these twenty-two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the horrors of the enmity of devils and men should be a clarion call to us to repent before we find ourselves on the receiving end of the enmity of God.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Jesus Is Coming Back [Children's Catechism 139—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 139—especially explaining how the great day of Jesus’s return in glory is coming.

Q139. Will He come again? Yes; at the last day Christ will come to judge the world.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

God's Alarms to a Guilty World [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 8:7–13]

What should we take away from the blasting of the trumpets? Revelation 8:7–13 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the trumpets sound the alarm for the coming judgment of God, and against reliance upon prosperity and power that must surely be destroyed.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Resurrected unto Prayer and Praise [Family Worship lesson in Jonah 1:17–2:10]

What does God’s mercy do for sinners that He is redeeming? Jonah 1:17–2:10 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eleven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God brings those sinners whom He is redeeming to an end of themselves, so that they cry to Him and receive resurrection from death.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Certainties of Wrath and Redemption [Family Worship lesson in Amos 9:1–10]

How sure God’s wrath? Amos 9:1–10 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 God’s wrath is as sure as the glory of YHWH, but His saving the elect is equally as sure.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Respond to Faithful Preaching While You Have It [Family Worship lesson in Amos 8]

Why must we make use of the opportunity that we have to repent at the hearing of the Word? Amos 8 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these fourteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that our opportunity to respond to the hearing of the Word is a limited time offer, and when it is withdrawn, there will be nothing but judgment.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Denouncing Our Pride [Family Worship lesson in Amos 6:8–14]

How much does God hate pride? Amos 6:8–14 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God hates pride with a just, wrathful, almighty hatred.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Heeding Calls to Repent [Family Worship lesson in Amos 4]

How should we respond to difficult or shocking providence? Amos 4 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these thirteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God gives difficult and shocking providence as an opportunity for repentance. (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)

God's Gracious Roaring [Family Worship lesson in Amos 1:1–2]

How does God address His people’s sin? Amos 1:1–2 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God Himself addresses His people with a powerful, redeeming Word, even through unimpressive men. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

How It All Ends [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 66:18–24]

How do all things end? Isaiah 66:18–24 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that all things end with redeemed believers from all nations enjoying the glory of God in Christ, while remembering that what they actually deserved is an everlasting Hell. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Fight Fear with Fear [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 10:24–33]

How can we resist fear of man? Matthew 10:24–33 looks forward to the morning sermon in public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that fear of God cures fear of man. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Who Is This King of Glory? [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 63:1–6]

Whom do the watchers and the bride see coming? Isaiah 63:1–6 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord Jesus is the kingly and divine Speaker, Justifier, Savior, Avenger, and Redeemer. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

A Mediator for the Hopelessly Lost [Family Worship lesson in Numbers 16:41–50]

What can be done for our hardening, blinding sin, and the wrath that it deserves? Numbers 16:41–50 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christ humbled Himself and suffered the wrath due to our sin to deliver us from it and glorify Himself.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Who Is This King of Glory? [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 63:1–6]

Whom do the watchers and the bride see coming? Isaiah 63:1–6 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord Jesus is the kingly and divine Speaker, Justifier, Savior, Avenger, and Redeemer. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)