Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian

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 for His sake.

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 of the apostles.

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, adoption and sanctification, and the several benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from them.

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