The Contented, Generous Heart [Family Worship lesson in Deuteronomy 24:17–26:15]

What is at the heart of the tenth commandment? Deuteronomy 24:17–26:15 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these forty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the heart is the heart of the tenth commandment. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) Summary of the transcript of the audio: the devotional presents a comprehensive exposition of the Tenth Commandment’s call to contentment, gratitude, and justice, rooted in Israel’s identity as redeemed slaves and sustained by God’s covenant faithfulness. Central to this teaching is the recurring call to care for the vulnerable—strangers, widows, and fatherless—while maintaining integrity in justice, honesty, and personal conduct, all reflecting a heart that esteems others as made in God’s image. The law’s applications—from refusing to exploit laborers and maintaining honest weights to preserving dignity in punishment and honoring marital duty—reveal that true generosity flows from a transformed heart that trusts God’s provision and rejects covetousness. Gratitude and generosity are not mere duties but expressions of identity and worship, pointing forward to Christ’s self-emptying love. Ultimately, the law reveals that holiness is not fragmented but holistic, demanding a life of thankfulness that mirrors God’s character.

Biblical Theology of the Diaconate (24): Worldly Self-Indulgence and Selfishness are Symptoms of Hearts that Hate God and Whose Worship God Hates [2023.03.05 Sabbath School lesson]

God hates the worship of those who despise the poor and lowly, and who love luxury and display of themselves. These show that they love the world and hate Him, and He finds their worship disgusting and offensive.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Just Society of a Just God: Just Witnesses, Just Neighbors, and Just Judges [2022.09.18 Evening Sermon in Exodus 23:1–9]

Because God is just, His society must be just.

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The Just God's Society Should Be Careful to Witness, Neighbor, and Judge Justly [Family Worship lesson in Exodus 23:1–9]

How must God’s society resist the temptation to treat others unjustly? Exodus 23:1–9 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that in situations where there is extra pressure to act unjustly, God’s people must be all the more resolved and consistent to act justly. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Empathetic, Gracious God Who Commands His People to Be Empathetic and Watchful to Care [Family Worship lesson in Exodus 22:21–27]

Why should God’s society have empathy toward the needy? Exodus 22:21–27 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that whereas men tend to take special advantage of the needy, God has a special ear for them, so His people must have a special empathy toward them. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Opposite Characters and Destinies of the Wicked and the Righteous (2022.01.26 Prayer Meeting sermon in Psalm 37:12–26)

The contrast in character between the wicked and the righteous genuinely corresponds to the contrast in destiny between the wicked and the righteous. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this sermon)

“Of Good Works” part 1, WCF 16.1.1, Good Works Are Only Whatever God Says They Are

"Good works are only such as God hath commanded in His holy Word."(click audio title within player for a page where you can download mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Generosity Abounding to Chiefs of Paupers (2021.01.17 Morning Sermon in Genesis 43:15–34)

It is God's generosity that gives us every good thing—including and especially the grace by which we and others give either to Him or to one another. And this generosity is most supremely displayed in Christ, to Whom we ought to respond by giving our whole selves

Reconciliation (Part 2): Civil Justice v.s. Personal Justice (2020.07.12 Sabbath School)

Began with a brief summary of part 1 ("The Current Culture's View of Reconciliation"), since it didn't get recorded the previous week. This second installment focused upon the difference between what the Bible requires from an authority and what the Bible requires from an individual.