Praying in the Spirit [2024.12.15 Sabbath School lesson in Westminster Confession of Faith 21.3—Hopewell 101]

We continue studying through the Scriptural doctrine that our congregation confesses. This week, we continued Westminster Confession chapter 21—considering the middle of Article 3, and the help of the Spirit in prayer, to enable us to pray according to God's will.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Sevenfold Lesson about Christ [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 1:4–6]

How should we respond to the book of Revelation? Revelation 1:4–6 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should respond to the book of Revelation especially by praising and submitting to Jesus Christ as God, our Mediator.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Leader of the Church [2024.12.01 Evening Sermon in Numbers 27:12–23]

At the heart of the doctrine of ordination is the wonderful reality that it is the Holy Spirit Who leads His church

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Led by God for the Glory of His Love [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 63:7–14]

With what does prayer for help and revival begin? Isaiah 63:7–14 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that prayer for help and revival begins with the Lord’s own character and commitment. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Giver of Assurance [Sabbath School lesson from WCF18.3l—Hopewell 101]

The Holy Spirit is the Giver of assurance of faith to believers: "yet, being enabled by the Spirit to know the things which are freely given him of God"(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Spirit Himself as Our Seal [2024.06.09 Sabbath School in WCH 18.2.i—Hopewell 101]

The Holy Spirit is a seal unto believers and their faith, assuring them that God Himself has wrought the saving work that has been done in them, and that they will assuredly be brought into their full inheritance in the day of redemption.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Spirit's Work in Assurance [2024.06.02 Sabbath School on WCF 18.2h—Hopewell 101]

We continue to study the Scriptures behind the sound and sweet doctrine of our church's Confession of Faith. This week, we come to WCF 18.2h and the Spirit's work in giving believers assurance of faith.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Fullnesses of God’s Plan for Us [2024.05.29 Midweek Sermon in Romans 15:13–16]

God's intention toward believers is to fill them with joy, peace, faith, hope, goodness, knowledge, and holiness unto God's glory.

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Content and Confident in God [Family Worship lesson in Numbers 11]

What is Israel like, as God’s chosen people? Numbers 11 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these thirty-five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Israel, God’s chosen people, are wrath-deserving sinners like Egypt and the rest of the world.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Redemption Applied by God [Westminster Shorter Catechism 29—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 29—especially explaining how just as God has accomplished our redemption in Christ, so also it is God Who applies to us our redemption by His Spirit.

Q29. How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ? We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us by His Holy Spirit.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Spirit's Work in Perseverance [Sabbath School lesson in WCF 17.2.c—Hopewell 101]

This perseverance of the saints depends, not upon their own free will, but upon [...] the abiding of the Spirit and of the seed of God within them [...](click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Only One Redeemer, Only One God [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 43:22–44:23]

From what do we most need to be redeemed? Isaiah 43:22–44:23 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these thirty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that it is from our sin that we most need redemption. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Arrival of the King [2023.11.12 Morning Sermon in Matthew 1–4]

Jesus has come as the Seed of the woman, the Seed of Abraham, and the Son of David. He is not only the promised King, but God the Son, Who conquers Satan and obeys in our place—and Who pours out God the Spirit upon us to give us life by His Word.

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Triune Hope for New Hearts [2023.10.15 Morning Sermon in Matthew 3:13–17]

Jesus is God the Son, Who became a human Son, so that a new humanity—a redeemed humanity in Him—might have God's own righteousness.

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Christ's Spirit Is Our Hope of Necessary, Urgent Conversion [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 3:1–12]

What has King Jesus come to do? Matthew 3:1–12 looks forward to the morning sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these twelve verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us King Jesus has come to fit His people for glory with Him before pouring out His wrath in unquenchable fire. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Necessity of Conversion [2023.09.24 Morning Sermon in Matthew 3:1–12]

For the kingdom to be good news to us, we must be transformed into its subjects. And to all who receive Him, King Jesus does just that by His Spirit.

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All Things Working for Glory [Family Worship lesson in Romans 8:28–30]

What does God know about the mind with which the Spirit intercedes for the saints? Romans 8:28–30 looks forward to the midweek sermon. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to God’s plan to glorify them in and with His Son. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Praying By and With the Spirit [2023.09.20 Midweek Sermon in Romans 8:26–27]

The Spirit, who helps us pray in a godly manner, also prays for us as God Himself.

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The Spirit's Ministry in Prayer [Family Worship lesson in Romans 8:26–27]

How does the Spirit help, when our perseverance is weak? Romans 8:26–27 looks forward to the midweek sermon. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Spirit of God, Who has the mind of God, teaches us to pray for glory with certainty, even as He perfectly prays the same. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Our Blessedness in God's Own Triune Blessedness [2023.08.23 Midweek Sermon in Romans 8:16–17]

All three Persons of the Godhead minister believers' adoption to them in divine love and power.

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