The Preaching of the Gospel
Scripture Reading: John 3:14-36Text: John 3:36 (Heid. Cat., LD 31, q & a 82-83)Theme: The Preaching of the Gospel1. It is the primary means of grace2. It opens God’s kingdom to believers3. It shuts God’s kingdom to unbelievers
The Shepherd of His Sheep
Scripture Reading: Psalm 23; John 10:1-15Text: Psalm 23:1-6Theme: The Shepherd of His Sheep1. A committed Shepherd2. A providing Shepherd3. A guiding Shepherd4. A protecting Shepherd5. A generous Shepherd6. A preserving Shepherd
A Striking Appointment
Scripture Reading: John 5:20-29; Hebr. 9:11-28Text: Hebrews 9:27-28Theme: A Striking Appointment1. For every man2. For Christ3. For the believe
The Heavenly Message of the Angel
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20Text: Luke 2:10-12Theme: The Heavenly Message of the Angel1. Addressed to fearful shepherds2. Consisting of good tidings of great joy3. Concludes with a profound description
The Lord’s Supper
Scripture Reading: John 6:35-58Text: John 6:35 (Heid. Catech., Lord’s Day 28)Theme: The Lord’s Supper1. A comforting sacrament2. A spiritual meal3. An institution of Christ
Christ and the Accursed Cross
Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:1-14; 4:4-6Text: Galatians 3:13-14Theme: Christ and the Accursed Cross1. He was made a curse2. He redeemed us from the curse3. He reversed the curse
Where is the Glory?
Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 4Text: 1 Samuel 4:22Theme: Where is the Glory?1. The glory manipulated2. The glory captured3. The glory misplaced4. The glory departed
Biblical Self-Talk Before Communion
Scripture Reading: Psalm 42Text: Psalm 42Theme: Biblical Self-Talk Before Communion1. Speaking to my desiring soul2. Speaking to my distanced soul3, Speaking to my depressed soul4. Speaking to my deserted soul
The Sacraments
Scripture Reading: Romans 10:1-17Text: Romans 10:9-11 (Heid. Cat., Lord’s Day 25)Theme: The Sacraments1. They confirm Spirit-wrought faith2. They are signs and seals of the gospel promises3. They focus on Jesus Christ & Him crucified
The Good Works of the Christian
Scripture: Romans 6:12-23; James 2:14-26Text: Romans 6:22 (Heid. Cat., Lord’s Day 24)Theme: The Good Works of the Christian1. They do not contribute to his justification2. They are rewarded for Christ’s sake3. They are the evidence of sanctification