Jesus Heals the Woman with the Issue of Blood
Scripture Reading: Mark 5:21-34Text: Mark 5:30-34Theme: Jesus Heals the Woman with the Issue of Blood1. A hopeless case2. A child-like faith3. An immediate cure4. A searching question5. A comforting affirmation
The Wise and Foolish Virgins
Scripture Reading: Mathew 24:29-51; 25:1-13Text: Matthew 25:1-13Theme: The Wise and Foolish Virgins1. A striking difference2. A stunning discovery3. A solemn denial
Fellowship Restored
Scripture Reading: 1 John 1:1-2:6Text: 1 John 1:9Theme: Fellowship Restored1) Confession2) Forgiveness3) Cleansing4) Fellowship
The Lord Sends His Church
Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31Text: John 20:21-23Theme: The Lord Sends His Church1) The Peace2) The Participation3) The Power4) The Proclamation
God’s Grace Displayed
Scripture Reading: Galatians 1Text: Galatians 1:15-16Theme: God’s Grace Displayed1) Separating grace2) Saving grace3) Serving grace
The Publican’s Prayer
Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-14Text: Luke 18:13-14Theme: The Publican’s Prayer1. The substance of this prayer2. The divine response to this prayer
The Father’s Summons to Kiss His Son
Scripture Reading: Psalm 2Text: Psalm 2:12Theme: The Father’s Summons to Kiss His Son1. A gracious command2. A solemn warning3. A reassuring promise
Holy Baptism
Scripture Reading: Romans 6Text: Belg. Confession, Art 34 (Romans 6:17-18)Theme: Holy Baptism1. The sacrament2. The significance3. The subjects
The Call to Serve
Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:24Theme: The Call to Serve1. Extended by a faithful Christ2. Extended to an unworthy people3. Extended with a precious promise
Christ’s Precious Blood
Scripture Reading: I Peter 1Text: I Peter 1:18-19Theme: Christ’s Precious Blood1) Its centrality2) Its cost3) Its capability