The Government & Offices of the Church
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16Text: Belg. Conf. Art. 30 (Ephesians 4:11-13)Theme: The Government & Offices of the Church1. According to a spiritual policy2. By spiritual men3. With spiritual objectives
The Daily Practice of the Athenians: Telling or Hearing Something New
Scripture Reading: Acts 17:16-34Text: Acts 17:21Theme: The Daily Practice of the Athenians: Telling orHearing Something New1. The assessment of this practice2. The pitfalls of this practice3. The alternatives to this practice
A Humble Petition
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 1:1-20; Psalm 79Text: Psalm 79:8-9Theme: A Humble Petition1. A humble confession of sin2. A humble call for help3. A humble cry for pardon
Jehovah’s Covenant Promise
Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 36:16-38Text: Ezekiel 36:25-27Theme: Jehovah’s Covenant Promise1. Regarding spiritual cleansing2. Regarding heart renewal3. Regarding the indwelling of His Spirit
God’s Son and Our Fallen World
Scripture Reading: Psalm 2, Acts 4:23-31Text: Psalm 2:1-12Theme: God’s Son and Our Fallen World1. The conspiracy against God’s Son (vv.1-3)2. The reigning of God’s Son (vv. 4-6)3. The gift to God’s Son (vv. 7-9)4. The surrender to God’s Son (vv. 10-12)
Christ, the Builder of His Church
Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:13-21; John 17:1-21Text: Matthew 16:18Theme: Christ, the Builder of His Church1. The foundation of His church2. The reformation of His church (John Knox)3. The security of His church
Christ, Our Daily Refuge
Scripture Reading: Romans 7:14-25; 8:1Text: Belgic. Conf. Art. 29C (Rom. 7:24-25; 8:1)Theme: Christ, Our Daily Refuge1. Our daily need of Christ2. Our daily trusting in Christ3. Our daily comfort in Christ
Paul Declares God to the Athenians
Scripture Reading: Acts 17:1-28Text: Acts 17:16-28Theme: Paul Declares God to the Athenians1. Who made the world2. Who created man in His image3. Who sustains our lives
The Berean Response to the Gospel
Scripture Reading: Acts 17:1-15Text: Acts 17:10-15Theme: The Berean Response to the Gospel1. They received the Word with all readiness2. They searched the Scriptures daily3. They believed the gospel4. They encountered hostility from unbelieving Jews
Christ’s Exposition of the History of the Brazen Serpent
Scripture Reading: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:13-21Text: John 3:14-15Theme: Christ’s Exposition of the History of the Brazen Serpent1. He speaks of a divine necessity2. He issues a divine promise