Heidelberg Catechism 2022-2023
The Mediator Between God and Man
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 7:14-28; 8:1-6Text: Hebrews 8:1 (Heid. Cat., LD. 6)Theme: The Mediator Between God and Man1. What this Mediator must be2. Who this Mediator is3. How this Mediator may be known
Perfect Satisfaction: Required for Deliverance
Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-14; Rom. 10:1-11Text: Romans 10:3-4 (Heidelberg Catechism, LD 5)Theme: Perfect Satisfaction: Required for Deliverance1. A satisfaction required by God2. A satisfaction beyond our reach3. A satisfaction demanding a Mediator
God’s Justice Toward the Sinner
Scripture Reading: Romans 3:1-23Text: Romans 3:4-8 (Heidelberg Cat. LD. 4)Theme: God’s Justice Toward the Sinner1. God’s righteous demand2. God’s righteous wrath3. God’s righteous punishment
The Radical Depravity of Man
Scripture Reading: Romans 5:12-21Text: Eccl. 7:29 (Heidelberg Catechism LD 3)Theme: The Radical Depravity of Man1. Not to be attributed to God2. The result of our grievous fall3. It requires regeneration
The Law of God and our Misery
Scripture Reading: 1 John 3:4-24Text: Luke 10:25-28 (Heidelberg Catechism LD 2)Theme: The Law of God and our Misery1. The law defines our misery2. The law articulates God’s requirements3. The law exposes man’s natural inclination
The Pattern of Christian Experience
Scripture Reading: Psalm 107:1-32Text: Psalm 130:3, 4 (Lord’s Day 1, question 2)Theme: The Pattern of Christian Experience1. Experiential acquaintance with sin2. Experiential acquaintance with salvation3. Experiential acquaintance with sanctification
The Only Comfort in Life & Death
Scripture Reading: Romans 8:18-39Text: Romans 14:7-9—Lord’s Day 1, que. 1Theme: The Only Comfort in Life & Death1. Jesus Christ owns the Christian2. Jesus Christ has redeemed the Christian3. Jesus Christ dwells in the Christian