A Church That's Truly Alive [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 3:1–6]

What could be so wrong with a church that has a reputation for being spiritually alive? Revelation 3:1–6 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 a church that has a reputation for being spiritually alive may yet be almost dead and on the verge of having Christ come upon them in judgment.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Reviving Assurance [2024.08.18 Sabbath School in WCF 18.4.q—Hopewell 101]

We continue to study the Scriptures behind the sound and sweet doctrine of our church's Confession of Faith. This week, we learned, from WCF 18.4.q, about how the shaken or lost assurance of a true believer cannot take away their faith but can be revived by the Holy Spirit.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Lord, Do Not Restrain Your Saving Love! [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 63:15–64:12]

What hope is there for those whose sins carry them away like the wind? Isaiah 63:15–64:12 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seventeen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the only hope for sinners is the love and zeal and power of the Lord, their Redeemer. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Church Walking in Fellowship or Enmity with God [2024.02.04 Evening Sermon in Leviticus 26]

God's church either walks in fellowship with God, or enmity against Him, especially revolving around worshiping the way that He says and keeping His calendar

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God's Re-Creational Work [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 29:15–24]

What transformations will come, in the great work of the Lord? Isaiah 29:15–24 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that in the great work of the Lord, His transformation of the creation will correspond to His transformation of His people. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Apostolic Recipe for Reformation: Christ's Called Men Teaching Christ's Word to Produce Christ's Love in Christ's People [Family Worship lesson in 1Timothy 1:3–7]

What did Paul leave Timothy behind in Ephesus to do? 1Timothy 1:3–7 looks forward to the second serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that churches urgently need called men to teach right doctrine that results in right living.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Our Participation in God's Purpose [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 102:12–17]

How does the eternal and glorious Lord respond to the low condition of His people? Psalm 102:12–17 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord invests the glory of His Name in rebuilding His church. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

God Shows the Glory of His Grace in Covenant Patience [Family Worship lesson in Exodus 34:8–28]

What does the Lord do for His people in His forgiveness? Exodus 34:8–28 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 in His forgiveness, the Lord restores His people as if they had never sinned. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

How Revival and Reformation Can Lead to More Revival and Reformation [Family Worship lesson in 2Kings 22]

How can revival come, and what may it look like? 2Kings 22 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these twenty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that revival may begin in smaller mercies, as the Lord brings the response of the life by the moving of the heart. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Mediating, Moving Mercy [Family Worship lesson in Exodus 33:7–11]

How can a sinful people interact with God? Exodus 33:7–11 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 for a sinful people to interact with God, they must do so through an accepted, honored mediator. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Warned by a Glorious Work of God's Word by Which He Humbled His People [2023.04.09 Evening Sermon in Exodus 33:1–6]

By His Word, God did a great work to humble Israel to mourn for Him; but, the work stands for us as a warning because of how they ended up.

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God's Gracious, Humbling Work [Family Worship lesson in Exodus 33:1–6]

How should people respond to material prosperity without spiritual prosperity? Exodus 33:1–6 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that material prosperity without spiritual prosperity is such a pitiable condition that the one who is in it ought to mourn. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Looking to the God of Grace, at the Throne of Grace, through the Man of Grace [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 80]

What hope can there be for those who have sinned against grace? Psalm 80 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nineteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that those who have sinned against grace can yet find hope in the God of grace, at the throne of grace, through the man of grace. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

How Joash De-Templed the Temple: the Subtly Destructive Power of Spiritual Insincerity and Laziness [Family Worship lesson in 2Kings 12]

What can a believer do when everything in his circumstances suggests that God has abandoned him? Psalm 77 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these twenty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that when circumstances seem to suggest that God has abandoned us, we can meditate upon the holy, great, powerful, saving character of our God, and how He has consistently demonstrated it in the history of His dealings with His people. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

How the Lord Stirred up His Servant's Zeal [2023.01.08 Morning Sermon in Acts 18:1–7]

The Lord took Paul from waiting mode to zealous ministry and by rousing his spirit and reinforcing his doctrine. Let all believers seek these things from the Lord, that they may be invigorated and sustained in their callings!

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Lessons in Revival from One of the Greatest that the Lord Worked [Family Worship lesson in 2Kings 11]

How did the Lord bring revival in Judah? 2Kings 11 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these twenty-one verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord brought revival in Judah through the daring and determination of a few, the designation of covenant, and the destruction of wickedness.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Means by Which the Spirit Strengthened Churches in Faith and Increased Them in Number [Family Worship lesson in Acts 15:35–16:5]

How does the Lord strengthen His church? Acts 15:36–16:5 looks forward to the morning sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eleven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord strengthens His church by His blessing upon follow-up ministry by partially sanctified men and the church’s unity in doctrine and practice. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Symptoms of a Spreading Gospel: What It May Look Like, When the Gospel Spreads Throughout a Region [2022.10.02 Morning Sermon in Acts 13:49–14:7]

MAIN IDEA: through whatever opposition they experience on earth, Christ’s servants serve Him in dependence upon Him.

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Reasons for the Urgency of Reformational Ministry [Family Worship lesson in 1Timothy 1:18–20]

Why is it so urgent that Timothy reestablish right preaching, conduct, and order in the church in Ephesus? 1Timothy 1:18–20 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 Timothy (and other gospel ministers) must labor for right doctrine, practice, and order both to fulfill the will of God Who called them and to safeguard their own and others’ faith.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Apostolic Recipe for Reformation: Christ's Called Men Teaching Christ's Word to Produce Christ's Love in Christ's People [Family Worship lesson in 1Timothy 1:3–7]

What did Paul leave Timothy behind in Ephesus to do? 1Timothy 1:3–7 looks forward to the second serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that churches urgently need called men to teach right doctrine that results in right living.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)