God's intention toward believers is to fill them with joy, peace, faith, hope, goodness, knowledge, and holiness unto God's glory.

Why is humility so important-- Numbers 12 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord's Day. In these sixteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that humility keeps us from provoking God's anger on the one hand, and also from failing, by trying to vindicate ourselves, to leave room for that anger.…

What can we see, that will give us boldness for the judgment-- 1John 4-12-20 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord's Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we can see one another, and the perfecting of God's own love in our loving one another, which is the work of His Spirit, W…

What hope is there for sinners-- Isaiah 59 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord's Day. In these twenty-one verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the triune God, Himself, is the only hope for sinners.

Pastor teaches his family a selection from -the Proverb of the day.- In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us how letting sin tyrannize our hearts leads to being tyrannized by others.

How can those returning to dust live forever-- Psalm 119-25-32 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that dead sinners come to live forever by the Lord Himself, using His Word, to bring us into and keep us in the way of life.…

Pastor teaches his family a selection from -the Proverb of the day.- In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us the great harm that is done by foolish wrath and jealousy.

We ought to be content to have the Lord Himself, and we ought to have confidence in His Spirit

-This certainty is not a bare conjectural and probable persuasion grounded upon a fallible hope- but an infallible assurance of faith founded upon the divine truth of the promises of salvation, and the inward evidence of those graces unto which these promises are made-

We must trust in Jesus alone to save us, because He is true and living God- and, we must welcome whatever difference He makes in our lives as our Savior.

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 34-especially explaining what happens when a sinner is adopted through faith in Christ. --Q34. What is adoption-- Adoption is an act of God's free grace, whereby we are received into the number, and have a right to all the privileges of, the sons of God.…

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 95-especially explaining how the placement of the seventh commandment urges upon us the weightiness of marriage. --Q95. What is the seventh commandment-- The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Why has the apostle written so boldly to the Roman church-- Romans 15-13-16 prepares us for the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God the Holy Spirit is sustaining and blessing the work of consecrating believers for the worship of God in Christ.…

Who is Jesus-- Matthew 8-23-34 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord's Day. In these twelve verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus is God, the Lord over all.

When we welcome one another in order to see all God's elect brought to worship Him, we are participating in that purpose for all things that is Christ's own aim.

What is Israel like, as God's chosen people-- Numbers 11 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord's Day. In these thirty-five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Israel, God's chosen people, are wrath-deserving sinners like Egypt and the rest of the world.

Pastor teaches his family a selection from -the Proverb of the day.- In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the prudent hide themselves in Christ, humbling themselves before the Lord and fearing Him.

Why must Christians love one another-- 1John 4-7-11 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord's Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christians must love one another because God reveals Himself in loving us and reveals who His children are by their loving with that love.…

Pastor teaches his family a selection from -the Proverb of the day.- In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that living acceptably to God is not only in the externals but especially in the conforming of the heart to God's character and the righteousness of the man and his actions through faith in Christ.…

What peace does a true prophet proclaim-- Isaiah 58 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord's Day. In these fourteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that a true prophet proclaims the peace of true religion, finding God in Christ to be the great good and the great delight, Who has given us a day to…

God leads His people by order, human leadership, expertise, but most of all Himself-

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 33-especially explaining how God makes sinners right with Him. --Q33. What is justification-- Justification is an act of God's free grace, wherein He pardoneth all our sins, and accepteth us as righteous in His sight, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and rec…

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 94-especially explaining what the Bible teaches about how to avoid angry passions to keep the sixth commandment. --Q94. What does the sixth commandment teach us-- To avoid angry passions.

What comfort does a believer have in his troubles-- Psalm 119-17-24 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the believer's great comfort is God Himself, especially by means of His Word.

Following Christ can only be done by His grace, because following Christ costs us everything

WCF 18.1c-d presents the biblical teaching that God teaches believers to pursue assurance that they are in a state of grace, that this assurance is possible, and that this assurance is beneficial.

How did the church come to have the strong and the weak in it together-- Romans 15-8-12 prepares us for the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the weak and the strong are together in Christ's church, so that He might be glorified in each, and in how they welcome one another …

What can get in the way of true discipleship-- Matthew 8-18-22 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord's Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that pride and half-heartedness are two obstacles to true discipleship.

Christians must delight most of all in God and His glory, leading them to prefer their brothers to themselves, just as Christ did.

What does the Lord provide His church for her task in this world-- Numbers 10-11-36 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord's Day. In these twenty-six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that, among other things, the Lord provides His church with order and leadership, expertise, and His own power and presence.…

How can we test for true Christianity-- 1John 3-24-4-6 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord's Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we may test for true Christianity by righteousness and love, by the doctrine of a true incarnation of Christ, and by adherence to the teaching …

What sinner can find peace-- Isaiah 56-9-57-21 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord's Day. In these twenty-five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the only sinners who find peace are those whom the Lord heals and brings from the family of idolatry into His own family.…

What can cleanse a sinner from sinning-- Psalm 119-9-16 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that only God Himself cleanses sinners from sinning, which He has appointed to do via His Word as the means of His grace.…

Divine authority summons us and sends us in the gladness of the Lord

Because of His ability, authority, and atonement, Jesus alone can be -and is perfectly-entirely- our Savior

WCF 18.1a-b presents the biblical teaching that false assurance is a real, and terrible, danger.

Pastor teaches his family a selection from -the Proverb of the day.- In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that being a wise son is training so that we don't end up in the position of advanced folly called the -scoffer.-

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 32-especially explaining how union with Christ has brought us into inestimable benefits already, now, in this life. --Q32. What benefits do they that are effectually called partake of in this life-- They that are effectually called do in this life partake of justification, ado…

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 93-especially explaining how the sixth commandment connects loving God with loving those whom He created in His own image. --Q93. What is the sixth commandment-- The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.

For what sort of uniformity should believers immediately strive-- Romans 15-1-7 prepares us for the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that believers should immediately strive for the uniformity of conformity to Christ in praise and love.…

How did Jesus attest to Himself-- Matthew 8-1-17 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord's Day. In these thirteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus attested to Himself by miraculous healings.

How will the Lord's people know when to do what-- Numbers 10-1-10 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord's Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God gives His people the distinct soundings of His call so that they will properly prepare for action.

Those who have gained liberty by a biblically informed conscience should employ it in love, seeking the same for their brethren.

How important is sacrificial love-- 1John 3-16-23 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that sacrificial love in our hearts is used by God to assure us , even before Him.

What do those looking forward to salvation do-- Isaiah 56-1-8 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that those who look forward to salvation do righteousness, especially that of not defiling the Sabbath, but keeping it with God's people.…

The promise-keeping Lord leads His people throughout their callings in this world

Hope only in Christ for forgiveness, and devote yourself entirely to Christ in holiness

This perseverance of the saints is certain and infallible.

As we come to hear about the delight in the law of the Lord, what does the first stanza of this great Psalm emphasize-- Psalm 119-1-8 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the first stanza of this great Psalm emphasizes to us that God's Word …

Pastor teaches his family a selection from -the Proverb of the day.- In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the actions of the wicked overflow from a heart that God sees and that God will Judge.