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.Oleh James Hakim

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

The authority and protection of fathers and husbands should properly display the benefits of adoption by the Father and union with ChristOleh 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 instructionOleh 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.Oleh 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.Oleh 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.Oleh 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.Oleh 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.Oleh 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.Oleh 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!Oleh 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.Oleh 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.Oleh 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.Oleh 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 JesusOleh 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 DayOleh 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.Oleh 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.Oleh 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,…

What's so dangerous about taking safety for granted and self-indulgence? Amos 6:1–8 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 complacency and self-indulgence provoke God's anger.…

For what can the lowly hope? Psalm 123 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the lowly can hope for God's mercy.Oleh James Hakim

At the heart of the doctrine of ordination is the wonderful reality that it is the Holy Spirit Who leads His churchOleh 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 2, and the doctrine that worship must not be given to any creature or through anyone but Christ.Oleh James Hakim

Christians must be fruitful and multiply by the good soil of the Word, which must be given to them by grace!Oleh James Hakim

Why is laziness so bad? Proverbs 6:12–19 looks forward to the sermon in this week's midweek meeting. In these eleven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that those who aren't busy with good become busybodies, whom God hates.Oleh James Hakim

What should the gladness and prayer of a Christian look like? Psalm 122 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the gladness and prayer of a Christian should look like the gladness and praise of Christ.…

What is an indicator of spiritual life? Matthew 13:1–23 prepares us for the sermon in the morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty-three 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.…