Leaving Pilgrimage
Scripture Reading: Genesis 12Text: Genesis 12:10-20Theme: Leaving Pilgrimage1) Apparent benefits2) Dangerous realities
Abram Called to be a Pilgrim
Scripture Reading: Gen. 11:24-12:4 & Heb. 11:1-10Text: Genesis 12:1-4 & Hebrews 11:8-10Theme: Abram Called to be a Pilgrim1) From the life he had known2) To a place to be revealed3) By trusting in the Lord
The Rich Benefits Derived from Believing in God’s Providence
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:19-34Text: Matthew 6:19-21 (Lord’s Day 10, q. & a. 28)Theme: The Rich Benefits Derived from Believing in God’s Providence1. Patience in adversity2. Thankfulness in prosperity3. Confidence in the future
Shepherding God’s Flock
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 4:10-19; 5Text: 1 Peter 5:2-4Theme: Shepherding God’s Flock1. By exercising oversight over God’s flock2. By being examples to God’s flock3. By honoring the Shepherd of God’s flock
God’s Fatherly Providence
Scripture Reading: Psalm 145Text: Psalm 145:14-16 (Lord’s Day 10)Theme: God’s Fatherly Providence1. The nature of His providence2. The extent of His providence3. The comfort of His providence
Christ Concludes His Prayer
Scripture Reading: John 17:13-26Text: John 17:25-26Theme: Christ Concludes His Prayer1. He speaks of His Father’s righteousness2. He speaks of His Father’s Name3. He speaks of His Father’s love
The Ascension of the King of Glory
Scripture Reading: Psalm 24; Acts 1:1-12Text: Psalm 24:9-10Theme: The Ascension of the King of Glory1. The gates of heaven yield to the King of Glory2. The entrance into heaven by the King of Glory3. Divine honor rendered to the King of Glory
Israel’s Holy Oath Before God
Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 15:1-19Text: 2 Chronicles 15:12-15Theme: Israel’s Holy Oath Before God1. Consisting of a holy commitment2. Resulting in a holy determination3. Accompanied with a holy joy
Christ Prays for the Homecoming of His People
Scripture Reading: John 17:14-26Text: John 17:24Theme: Christ Prays for the Homecoming of His People1. That they may be where He is2. That they may behold His glory3. That they may bathe in His love
Faith in God the Father
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:19-34Text: Matthew 6:31-32 & LD 9 Heidelberg CatechismTheme: Faith in God the Father1. Faith that He is my Father2. Faith that He will provide for me3. Faith that He will protect & preserve me