Christ's Blood and Our Salvation [Children's Catechism 135—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 135—especially explaining how the blood of Christ was shed for several aspects of our salvation.

Q134. What does the wine represent? The blood of Christ, shed for our salvation.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Delivered by a Guilt-Bearing Husband [2024.12.22 Evening Sermon in Numbers 30]

The authority and protection of fathers and husbands should properly display the benefits of adoption by the Father and union with Christ.

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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)

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)

The Hatefulness of Pride Month [Family Worship lesson in Romans 1:24–32]

Why is perversion of marriage so abominable and alarming? Romans 1:24–32 is an important passage for our current cultural moment. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that perversion of marriage is abominable and alarming because being given over to this sin, and its celebration, is a display of being under God’s righteous wrath for refusing to know Him. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Salvation by the Triune God Alone [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 59]

What hope is there for sinners? Isaiah 59 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these twenty-one verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the triune God, Himself, is the only hope for sinners. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

God Himself Came to Save Us [2024.05.26 Morning Sermon in Matthew 8:23–34]

We must trust in Jesus alone to save us, because He is true and living God; and, we must welcome whatever difference He makes in our lives as our Savior.

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A Welcome into Full Enjoyment of God [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 55]

Who are brought into the salvation of the Servant? Isaiah 55 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these thirteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that all of the needy, who are given repentance by God’s Word, are brought into the glorious salvation of the Servant. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Entering the Way to Life [2024.04.28 Morning Sermon in Matthew 7:13–14]

There are exactly two ways to live, and yours is either headed to destruction or to life.

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Two Gates, Ways, Destinations [Family Worship lesson in Mathew 7:13–14]

What is the great choice of our existence? Matthew 7:13–14 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that there are only two ways to live—one that leads to life, and one that leads to destruction.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Holy unto, and Happy in, the God Who Declares Himself by Saving Us [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 51:17–52:12]

How will the return from exile anticipate ultimate redemption? Isaiah 51:17–52:12 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these nineteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the return from exile anticipates ultimate redemption by displaying God’s glory in saving us. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

What to Give the God Who Has Everything [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 116:10–19]

What can a saint give to God? Psalm 116:10–19 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that saints “give” God the worship in which it is God Who blesses them. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Glorious Salvation unto the Glory of Christ [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 49:1–13]

What is the greatness of God’s salvation? Isaiah 49:1–13 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these thirteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord makes His salvation great in quality and in quantity because He is employing it to glorify His chosen Servant. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The God Who Is Pleased to Save [Westminster Shorter Catechism 20—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 20—especially explaining how salvation in Christ is God’s pleasure from all eternity.

Q20. Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery? God having, out of His mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

God’s Sovereign Salvation [2024.01.03 Midweek Sermon in Romans 10:9–13]

God's sovereign salvation will always include what is needed, will always be completed, and is for every type of needy sinner

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Sovereign, Genuine, Complete, Impartial Salvation [Family Worship lesson in Romans 10:9–13]

What are some consequences of God’s sovereignty in salvation? Romans 10:9–13 prepares us for the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God’s sovereign salvation will always include what is needed, will always be completed, and is for every type of needy sinner. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Submitting to the Righteousness of God [2023.12.20 Midweek Sermon in Romans 10:1–4]

We must submit to what the Bible says is the only righteousness that can save a sinner: the righteousness of God in Christ.

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The God Who Judges and Saves [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 24–25]

What will God do about this sin-filled world? Isaiah 24–25 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these thirty-five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God will judge the covenant breakers and replace His people’s death and sorrow with life and joy. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Identifying His People Whom Jesus Saves From Their Sins [2023.09.10 Morning Sermon in Matthew 2:1–11]

A saving response to Jesus hopes in Him as deliverer, subjects oneself to Him as King, and worships Him as God.

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God With Us to Save Us [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 1:18–25]

Who is the Christ-King? Matthew 1:18–24 looks forward to the morning sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Christ-King is God Himself, Who came to save His people from their sins. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)