What is worse than persecution? Revelation 2:12–17 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the world's pull to fit in with it is a worse attack upon the church than direct persecution.…

Why must we make use of the opportunity that we have to repent at the hearing of the Word? Amos 8 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these fourteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that our opportunity to respond to the hearing of the Word is a limited tim…

How can we be happy and secure? Psalm 127 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that only the Lord gives happiness and security.Door James Hakim

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 126—especially explaining how Jesus uses the washing with water as a sign marking members of His church. Q126. What sign is used in baptism? The washing with water.Door James Hakim

What does wisdom give? Proverbs 8:12–21 looks forward to the sermon in this week's midweek meeting. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that wisdom gives complete and everlasting wealth and blessedness.Door James Hakim

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God's holiness must be satisfied—either in wrath or in mercyDoor James Hakim

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How much does Jesus love the visible church? Matthew 13:44–53 prepares us for the sermon in the morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus has hidden His elect in the visible church, for which reason He love her so much that He gave all that He had for her.…

What is required against all sin? Numbers 31:1–24 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty-four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God's vengeance is required against all sin.Door James Hakim

We all need wisdom and especially for men and boys to obtain it.Door James Hakim

What comfort is there for suffering Christians? Revelation 2:8–11 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord's fellowship with us and knowledge of us is the sweet, sustaining comfort for suffering Christian…

What responses to God's judgment should we watch against? Amos 7:10–17 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should watch against any murmuring or complaining against God's judgment or those who preach it.…

What sustains believers' diligence in seasons of sorrow? Psalm 126 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord sustains believers in their seasons of sorrow by the greatness and certainty of the joy into which He will deliver…

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 64—especially explaining that because authority is from God, it must be employed for others' good and treated with respect, whatever side of it you may be on. Q64. What is required in the fifth commandment? The fifth commandment requireth the preserving the honor, and performi…

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 124—especially explaining how Jesus's appointing sacraments demonstrates that He is the God-Man. Q124. Who appointed these sacraments? The Lord Jesus Christ.Door James Hakim

What does the world need now? Proverbs 8:1–11 looks forward to the sermon in this week's midweek meeting. In these eleven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that what the world needs now (and tomorrow) is wisdom.Door James Hakim

We continue studying through the Scriptural doctrine that our congregation confesses. This week, we continued Westminster Confession chapter 21—considering the second half of Article 3, and the manner in which we must pray, since prayer is worship.Door James Hakim

In this marvelously encouraging passage, the Lord Jesus holds Himself before us, in His love, His wisdom, and His power, which is surely bringing His people to the gloriously blessed end which He has determined for them.Door James Hakim

The authority and protection of fathers and husbands should properly display the benefits of adoption by the Father and union with ChristDoor James Hakim

What can the good expect? Psalm 125 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the good can expect that the God Who gave them righteousness and goodness will give be their peace forever.…

How much weight does God give to fatherhood and a husband's authority in marriage? Numbers 30 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord's Day. In these sixteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God's statutes about vows and oaths display the great weightiness of the authority of fathers and husbands.…

What is Jesus looking for in a church? Revelation 1:19–2:7 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus knows our works, and wants us to persist in loving Him by them.…

To keep from self-destruction, we must internalize and apply biblical instructionDoor James Hakim

How should we respond to God's not punishing us as we deserve? Amos 7:1–9 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should respond to God's patient mercy by hating, all the more, to sin against this good God.…

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 63—especially explaining the connection between the proper worship of God and a life of genuine honor and obedience, which begins with honoring our parents. Q63. Which is the fifth commandment? The fifth commandment is, Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be lon…

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 124—especially explaining how Jesus's appointing sacraments demonstrates that He is the God-Man. Q124. Who appointed these sacraments? The Lord Jesus Christ.Door James Hakim

Why do we need to treasure and keep God's Word? Proverbs 7 looks forward to the sermon in this week's midweek meeting. In these twenty-seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we need to treasure and keep God's Word, because we would otherwise walk right into destruction.Door James Hakim

We continue studying through the Scriptural doctrine that our congregation confesses. This week, we continued Westminster Confession chapter 21—considering the middle of Article 3, and the help of the Spirit in prayer, to enable us to pray according to God's will.Door James Hakim

The Lord Jesus prepares believers and ministers for the church in this age, which will always have many unbelievers and immature believers in it.Door James Hakim

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Pastor teaches his family a selection from "the Proverb of the day." In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that refusing to listen to rebuke or heed instruction is a recipe for a selfish, self-destroying life.Door James Hakim

What is the Lord waiting for? Matthew 13:24–43 prepares us for the sermon in the morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord is patient, even with imperfections in the church, because He is determined to gather in and perfect all of the sons of His kingdom.…

Pastor teaches his family a selection from "the Proverb of the day." In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that it is stupid for those who so very much need correction to hate it the way that our flesh naturally does.Door James Hakim

What was the annual Israelite calendar? Numbers 28:11–29:40 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord's Day. In these sixty-one verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the annual Israelite calendar was a series of feasts that reminded them of the faithfulness, salvation, provision, and atonement of their God.…

To live a holy, safe, blessed life, we urgently need humility!Door James Hakim

Who is Jesus? Revelation 1:7–18 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these twelve verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus is the great King, and faithful prophet, and especially the glorious Priest Who intercedes for us.…

How much does God hate pride? Amos 6:8–14 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God hates pride with a just, wrathful, almighty hatred.Door James Hakim

What help is there in desperate trouble? Psalm 124 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the LORD alone is our Help, so that we must praise Him.Door James Hakim

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 62—especially explaining how the phrasing of the Sabbath commandment implies that we are to be thoughtful and reverent about it. Q62. What are the reasons annexed to the fourth commandment? The reasons annexed to the fourth commandment are, God's allowing us six days of the we…

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 123—especially explaining how Baptism and the Lord's Supper are sacraments, and the only sacraments. Q123. What are they? Baptism and the Lord's Supper.Door James Hakim

How can a young man be safe? Proverbs 6:20–35 looks forward to the sermon in this week's midweek meeting. In these sixteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that a young man must receive, be shaped by, and practice biblical instruction from his parents to avoid self-destruction by adultery.…

We must be given a new nature in order to know and trust in JesusDoor James Hakim

We continue studying through the Scriptural doctrine that our congregation confesses. This week, we continued Westminster Confession chapter 21—considering the first half of Article 3, and the glory of the Father, Son, and Spirit in our making prayer with thanksgiving, in the Name of the Son, by the help of the Spirit, Who ministers to us the knowl…

We were created and redeemed to come to God through Christ, which we are to do especially morning and evening, day by day, and week by week on the Lord's DayDoor James Hakim

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 road to self-destruction begins in several subtle ways against which we must be watchful.Door James Hakim

What is an indicator of spiritual life? Matthew 13:9–17 prepares us for the sermon in the morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that spiritual life responds to the Word by hearing it, taking it in, prioritizing it, and multiplying it.…

What does a new age in redemptive history call for? Numbers 28:1–10 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we must keep worshiping morning and evening every day, and Sabbath by Sabbath, until redemption has been …

God hates the manipulative busy body who sows strife.Door James Hakim

How should we respond to the book of Revelation? Revelation 1:4–6 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should respond to the book of Revelation especially by praising and submitting to Jesus Christ as God,…