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.

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 92-especially explaining what difference honoring makes in our submitting to and obeying authorities. --Q92. What does the fifth commandment teach us-- To love and obey our parents and teachers.

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 31-especially explaining what the Spirit must do -and does- to bring the elect into Christ by Faith. --Q31. What is effectual calling-- Effectual calling is the work of God's Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Chris…

How should the strong act-- Romans 14-10-23 prepares us for the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these fourteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the strong should use liberty for building up the weak.

Of what must we beware-- Matthew 7-15-29 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord's Day. In these fifteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we must beware of false prophets and false hope of salvation.

Why does the Lord describe again, here, the cloud and its role-- Numbers 9-15-23 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord's Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the promise-keeping Lord leads His people through their callings in this world.

Those who live and die unto the Lord must show it by receiving the Lord's people in the Lord's way.

How can we distinguish the children of God from the children of the devil-- 1John 3-10-15 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord's Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that one clear way to distinguish the children of God from the children of the devil is whether they love the breth…

Who are brought into the salvation of the Servant-- Isaiah 55 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord's Day. In these thirteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that all of the needy, who are given repentance by God's Word, are brought into the glorious salvation of the Servant.…

The Lord is the same throughout His dealings with His people, and if we don't come to Him as He has commanded and in the way that He has commanded, then we will perish.

There are exactly two ways to live, and yours is either headed to destruction or to life.

This perseverance of the saints depends upon -...- the nature of the covenant of grace.

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 91-especially explaining how honoring parents is the school in which we learn to love God, honor all authorities, and love our neighbors. --Q91. What is the fifth commandment-- The fifth commandment is, Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land which the …

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 30-especially explaining how the Spirit's application to us of Christ's redemption occurs by His bringing us into union with Christ. --Q30. How doth the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ-- The Spirit applieth to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by wor…

How should we praise and pray-- Psalm 118-19-29 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord's Day. In these eleven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we ought to praise and pray as those who are united to Christ.

What is the great choice of our existence-- Matthew 7-13-14 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord's Day. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that there are only two ways to live-one that leads to life, and one that leads to destruction.

Christians should begin living now, already, our heavenly life, which we are enabled to do by putting on Christ.

Why does God remind them about the Passover-- Numbers 9-1-14 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord's Day. In these fourteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the God of the first Passover is the God of the second, and He requires that it be kept, and that it be kept correctly, by all of His church and only His churc…

What's the big deal about sin-- 1John 3-4-10 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 sin is a big deal because it is opposed to God, opposed to Christ, and opposed to the new life and identity of the believer.…

What does the Servant secure for the church-- Isaiah 54 prepares us for the first serial reading in public worship on the Lord's Day. In these seventeen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Servant secures for the church an age in which He Himself is her Head, and the Lord deals with her accordingly.…

What does a righteous home sound like-- Psalm 118-15-18 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord's Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that a righteous home is loud with the sound of rejoicing over Jesus.

In Christ, our High Priest, all of His saints are designated by God for service as living sacrifices.

Progress in holiness comes through fellowship with Father, Who even uses us in our brothers' lives.

Gun confiscation as a case study in resisting tyrants.

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 29-especially explaining how just as God has accomplished our redemption in Christ, so also it is God Who applies to us our redemption by His Spirit. --Q29. How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ-- We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by C…

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 90-especially explaining how the whole Lord's Day is to be spent in the acts of God's worship --Q90. How should the Sabbath be spent-- In prayer and praise, in hearing and reading God's Word, and in doing good to our fellow men.

How can Christians shake off complacency in their lives-- Romans 13-11-14 prepares us for the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christians combat complacency by consideration of what has begun in them, and Who He is that is doing it.…