God is upholding and governing us in every moment <br>1. We should recognize his providence <br>2. We should appreciate his providence<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Randall Visscher<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 10<br>Acts 17:16–34
You will not find anyone better than Jesus<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Randall Visscher<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Colossians 1:15–23
The doctrine of creation teaches us <br>1. We are FROM God. <br>2. We are WITH God. <br>3. We are FOR God.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 9<br>Genesis 1
God responds to evil with sovereign justice. <br>1. The anguish of the prophet. <br>2. The unwanted answer. <br>3. The need for further explanation.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Habakkuk 1:1—2:1
The Bible reveals a Trinitarian God<br>1. The object <br>2. The ground <br>3. The purpose<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 8<br>Isaiah 63:7–10<br>John 14:15–27
The Lord comforts his people by pronouncing judgment on their oppressors.<br>1. God is a liberator. <br>2. God is our hope for peace.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Nahum 1:12–15
Salvation Requires Saving Faith <br>1. Faith’s conviction<br>2. Faith’s content<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 7<br>Hebrews 10:19–39
Jesus Christ: the Man of Joy. <br>1. He possesses joy. <br>2. He gives joy. <br>3. Are you joyful?<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 15:11
The mediator must be truly human, truly righteous and truly God <br>1. To make full payment to God <br>2. To bear the anger of God <br>3. To restore relationship with God <br>4. Confirmed through the gospel by God.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 6<br>Romans 5:12–21
Labor in the Lord is never in vain. <br>1. Work with all your heart. <br>2. Work as for the Lord. <br>3. Work with an eternal reward in view.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Colossians 3:23–24
Keep your eyes on the prize<br>1. Not perfect<br>2. Pressing on<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Tyler Vandergaag<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Philippians 3:12–14
Strength in Weakness<br>1. Paul's visit to heaven <br>2. Paul's thorn in the flesh <br>3. God's purpose for our weaknesses<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Charles VanHoffen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Corinthians 11:30—12:10
Man must seek penal substitution to satisfy the just claims of God <br>1. Payment is required <br>2. The unacceptable substitute <br>3. The acceptable mediator<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 5<br>Romans 2:1–11<br>Psalm 49
God directs the way of Joseph in prison <br>1. God’s presence to Joseph <br>2. God’s insight to Joseph <br>3. God’s trial on Joseph<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 40
God requires what man is unable to do<br>1. He is just <br>2. He is terribly angry <br>3. He is merciful<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 4<br>Genesis 3:1–13<br>Exodus 34:1–9
God takes Joseph to Egypt<br>1. His nearness <br>2. The temptation<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 39
Mankind destroyed the image of God <br>1. Man’s construction <br>2. Man’s corruption <br>3. Man’s condition<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 3<br>Psalm 8
The brothers of Joseph eliminate their father’s loved one. <br>1. They hated him <br>2. They conspired against him <br>3. They sold him<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 37
God graciously teaches us to know our sins and misery<br>1. God’s perfect expectation<br>2. Our hateful inclination<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvlüwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 2<br>Genesis 6:1–8<br>Romans 7:7–25
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.<br>1. A foremost sinner<br>2. A forgiving Saviour<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvlüwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Timothy 1:12–17
Jesus Christ, the Eternal King, Restores the Kingship of Christians<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Joshua Peters<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 12<br>Genesis 1:26–31<br>Genesis 3:1–13<br>Luke 4:1–13<br>Ephesians 6:10–11
The Lord Jesus opens the way for the gospel.<br>1. A man's desperate plight<br>2. The Lord's merciful cure<br>3. The crowd's astounded claim<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvlüwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 7:31–37
Find comfort in belonging to Jesus!<br>1. His payment.<br>2. His preservation and<br>3. His presence.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvlüwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1<br>John 14:12–31<br>2 Corinthians 1:1–11
Whose child are you?<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 8:39–47
Our Lord Jesus teaches us to end our prayer with: <br>1. A call for protection. <br>2. A statement of praise and <br>3. An affirmation of promise.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 52<br>1 Chronicles 29:10–22<br>Ephesians 6:10–18
The LORD seeks the heart of his faithless people.<br>1. A heartless adultery <br>2. A heartfelt call <br>3. A heartwarming reunion<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvlüwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Jeremiah 3:6–18
Jesus teach us to ask God to forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors. <br>1. An ongoing necessity. <br>2. A promised gift. <br>3. A continuing challenge.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 51<br>Psalm 32
Rejoice in your Redeemer’s revelation <br>1. His creation’s glorious declaration <br>2. His law’s delightful testimony <br>3. His servant’s blameless heart<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvlüwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Psalm 19
In the fourth petition, then, we pray for God to provide for our needs. <br>1. What God has promised. <br>2. What our responsibilities are. <br>3. What peace we may enjoy.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 50<br>Luke 12:22–34
Elijah confronts Ahaziah with the one true God of Israel.<br>He does so with: <br>1. An authentic message <br>2. A fiery summons <br>3. A certain judgement<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvlüwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Kings 1
True freedom is found in following Jesus and this: <br>1. Involves persistence. <br>2. Brings power. <br>3. Ensures permanence<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 8:31–38
The LORD reassures his mediator Moses. He does this by promising him: <br>1. Divine lips <br>2. Divine victory<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvlüwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Exodus 6:28—7:7
Christ teaches us that true believers do God’s will<br>1. The challenge of doing God’s will <br>2. The manner of doing God’s will <br>3. The extent of doing God’s will<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvlüwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 49<br>Matthew 7:21–27<br>Titus 2
Jesus the Messiah is the Light of the World.<br>1. The occasion. <br>2. The claim and <br>3. The impact.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 8:12
Your kingdom come <br>1. The citizens of the kingdom <br>2. The enemies of the kingdom <br>3. The fullness of the kingdom<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvlüwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 48<br>1 Chronicles 29:10–22<br>1 Corinthians 15:12–28
By faith in Jesus rivers of living water will flow from your heart.<br>1. The Holy Spirit quenches our thirst. <br>2. The Holy Spirit flows through us to the world.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 7:37–39
Hallowed be your Name.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 47<br>John 17
Pitch your tent in the LORD’s life-giving promise!<br>1. Abram’s faithful return.<br>2. Lot’s foolish separation.<br>3. The LORD’s fulsome promise<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvlüwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 13
Faith in Christ crucified is a gift of God.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 6:65
Christ equips his church for its mission by giving the Holy Spirit.<br>1. When it happens.<br>2. What happens.<br>3. The witness that ensues.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Acts 2:1–11
From Earthly Shadows to Heavenly Reality: The Significance of Christ's Ascension<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Hebrews 9:24
Jesus instructs us to get our prayer life going.<br>1. Prayer is based on a relationship.<br>2. Prayer arises from need.<br>3. Prayer is expectant.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 45<br>Matthew 6:5–15<br>Matthew 7:7–11
God desires obedience in our inmost selves.<br>1. Distortion of desires.<br>2. Re-focusing of desires<br>3. Discipline of desires.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 44<br>Hebrews 13:1–19
Are you eating the bread of life?<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 6:50–56
The Task of the Servant<br>1. The apparent future<br>2. The universal victory<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Aiden Plug<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Isaiah 49:1–7
Come, See the LORD’s Servant<br>1. He brings justice<br>2. He brings light<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Aiden Plug<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Isaiah 42:1–9
Speaking Truth in a World of Deception.<br>1. The scope of this commandment. <br>2. The reason for this commandment. <br>3. Living out this commandment.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 43<br>Psalm 52
The Lord is a very present help in trouble. <br>1. The troubles we fear. <br>2. The Saviour who is near. <br>3. The peace which appears.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 6:16–21
Christ Jesus is the Lord of our economic life regard to<br>1. Creation. <br>2. The fall and <br>3. Redemption.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 42
The Lord bears witness to the identity of Jesus.<br>1. The witness is sufficient. <br>2. The witness condemns. <br>3. The witness saves.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 5:31–47
Christ reveals the fullness of God's grace for sexual sinners.<br>1. A sinner who behaved badly. <br>2. A Saviour who forgave abundantly.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 41<br>Luke 4:16–22
Jesus reveals his equality with God the Father.<br>1. He does the Father's work. <br>2. He receives the Father's honor. <br>3. He gives life to the Father's people.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 5:17–29
Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, God gives us power to keep the sixth commandment.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 40<br>Colossians 3:1–17
Christians are called to follow in the footsteps of a suffering Saviour.<br>1. The sinlessness of our Saviour.<br>2. The submissiveness of our Saviour.<br>3. The sacrifice of our Saviour.<br>4. The sheep of our Saviour.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Peter 2:21–25
Christ's Humility<br>1. The Act of Humility<br>2. The Teaching of Humility<br>3. A Deeper Look At Humility<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Steven Swets<br><br>Read <strong>by:</strong><br>Elder Ron Scheper<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 13:2–17
A Cry for Blood<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Phil Grotenhuis<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Matthew 27:25
Jude summarizes Christian comfort<br> 1. The servant<br> 2. Called<br> 3. Loved<br> 4. Kept<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Jude
Jesus answers a "lawful" question.<br>1. The lawyer.<br>2. The story.<br>3. The lesson.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 10:25–37
Our Saviour puts us under authority in our families.<br>1. Authority – it's real!<br>2 Authority - it's meant to be used!<br>3. Authority - it's a challenge!<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 39<br>Revelation 4
No one will take away your joy!<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 16:22
Believers are called to find their rest in Christ alone and this involves<br>1. Supporting gospel ministry.<br>2. Participating in gospel worship.<br>3. Living gospel lives.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 38<br>Luke 4:14–21<br>Acts 2:37–47
This is the finger of God!<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 11:14–28
Do not misuse the holy Name of God<br>1. What is God’s Name?<br>2. Where do we come across God’s Name?<br>3. How are we to uphold God’s Name?<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Dr. Karlo Janssen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 36<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 37<br>Psalm 23
See the conquering Hero come<br>1. The setting of the battle<br>2. The events of the battle<br>3. The result of the battle<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Dr. Karlo Janssen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 5:1–20
In worship, the Lord our gracious God calls the shots.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 35<br>Hebrews 12:18–29
Christ exhorts his people to endure to the end.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Timothy 2:11–13
Jesus Christ manifests his glory at a wedding feast in Cana. We will:<br>1. Survey the scene<br>2. Observe the sign<br>3. Consider the significance<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Calvin Vanderlinde<br><br>Read <strong>by:</strong><br>Elder Bert Vane<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 2:1–11
The Law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul.<br>1. The framework of the law.<br>2. The fundamental requirement of the law.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 34<br>Exodus 19
God's urgent call for his people to repent and we consider:<br>1. The soul that sins shall die.<br>2. The soul that repents shall live.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 33<br>Ezekiel 18
God encourages the church to endure hardship by pointing us to<br>1. The Living King of the Church and<br>2. To the Unbound Word of the King.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Timothy 2:8–9
The Root of Murder vs the Command to Love<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. David deBoer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 40<br>Hebrews 12:12–17<br>1 John 2:7–14
The Narrow Door<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. David deBoer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 13:22–30
Christ renews us for good works which are:<br>1. For God.<br>2. For us.<br>3. For our neighbours.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 32<br>1 John 1:5—2:14
Christ our Lord calls for our full devotion and does so in the imagery of:<br>1. A soldier.<br>2. An athlete.<br>3. A farmer<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Timothy 2:3–7
People are included in and excluded from the kingdom of heaven by two keys<br>1. Who has the keys<br>2. The communal key<br>3. The individual key<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Dr. Karlo Janssen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 31<br>Matthew 16:13–20<br>Matthew 18:15–20
The crucified one is a conqueror.<br>1. He cancels our debt.<br>2. He disarms the devil.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Colossians 2:14–15
"Search me, O God, and know my heart."<br>1. Our sinfulness.<br>2. Our faith in Christ and<br>3. Our submission to Christ.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 30<br>Psalm 139
Redemption has come in Christ!<br>1. Who is Anna?<br>2. What is she doing in the temple?<br>3. What does she prophesy?<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 2:36–38
My eyes have seen your salvation!<br>1. Waiting for salvation.<br>2. Seeing God's salvation.<br>3. Living in the tension of salvation.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 2:25–35
The circumcision of Christ reveals his saving work.<br>1. He comes to fulfill the old covenant.<br>2. He comes to bring a new covenant.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 2:21
God's Word leads shepherds to the newborn Savior.<br>1. The glorious announcement.<br>2. The joyful encounter.<br>3. The glad response.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 2:8–20
The Lord Jesus reveals himself to the churches as:<br>1. The one who holds the seven stars and walks among the seven lamp stands.<br>2. The living one, who died but is alive forever.<br>3. The one who holds a sharp, two-edged sword.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. James Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Revelation 2:1–17
The Messiah is coming with justice and this means we should:<br> 1. Look forward.<br> 2. Look inward.<br> 3. Look upward.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Malachi 2:17—3:6
The calling and position of a servant of Christ - sharing in:<br>1. The tribulation.<br>2. The patient endurance.<br>3. The kingdom.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. James Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Revelation 1:9
God brings about separation for the sake of salvation.<br> 1. Satanic mockery.<br> 2. Salvation anticipation.<br> 3. Summons to faith.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 21:8–21
The Lord's Supper is a glorious mystery.<br>1. Distorting the mystery.<br>2. Respecting the mystery.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 29<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 30<br>1 Corinthians 10:1–22
There is mercy for all through God's covenant with Abram.<br>1. The painful results of human wisdom.<br>2. The bountiful display of God's mercy.<br>3. The recognition of God's loving care.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 16
Worship the true God only<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. David deBoer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 34<br>Deuteronomy 6<br>Romans 1:18–25
We trust the God who is above us<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. David deBoer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Job 38
Christ gives spiritual food to the church.<br>1. The need for this food.<br>2. The nature of this food.<br>3. The nourishing effect of this food.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 28<br>John 6:25–59
The church is called to preserve the truth of the gospel.<br> 1. There is a pattern to follow and<br> 2. There is a deposit to guard.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Timothy 1:13–14
The LORD establishes His covenant with believers and their children.<br>1. The evidence for this covenant.<br>2. The call of the covenant.<br>3. The joy of the covenant.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 27<br>Genesis 17:1–14<br>Jeremiah 31:31–34<br>Romans 11:11–24
Christians should be zealous for doing good works!<br>1. What they are.<br>2. Why we do them.<br>3. Where they take us.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 24<br>Titus 2
We may live in the sure knowledge of God's love:<br>1. The revelation of God's love in Christ.<br>2. The experience of God's love through the Spirit.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Romans 5:1–11
Christians are Justified by Faith Alone in Christ Alone.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 23<br>Romans 3:9–31
Faith, love and obedience: The Christian's path to victory.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 John 5:1–5
Because of resurrection hope, we do not lose heart.<br>1. Resurrection life starts now.<br>2. It continues when we die.<br>3. It is perfected in Christ's Kingdom.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 22<br>2 Corinthians 4:1—5:10
Every good gift from above.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Timothy 4:4–5
The church is the work of Jesus Christ.<br>1. You need the church and<br>2. The Church needs you.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 21<br>Isaiah 62
God's redeemed people are called to love their neighbors as themselves.<br>1. It is right to love.<br>2. It is time to love.<br>3. It is possible to love.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Romans 13:8–14
We need God to tame our tongues because:<br>1. They are powerful (v1-5a)<br>2. They are destructive and untamable (5b-8)<br>3. They speak from our hearts (9-12)<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Tim Veenstra<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>James 3:1–12
The Father’s Wonderful Welcome<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Tim Veenstra<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 15:11–32
David confesses that God's steadfast love is better than life.<br>1. His desire for God.<br>2. His worship of God.<br>3. His satisfaction in God.<br>4. His pursuit of God.<br>5. His confidence in God.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Psalm 63
Jesus Christ reveals what is to come to encourage and challenge his people.<br> 1. It is the revelation,<br> 2. of Jesus Christ,<br> 3. to show to his servants the things that must soon take place<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. James Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Revelation 1:1
The Lord rejoices over his restored people.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Isaiah 62:4–5
Jesus Christ is present in the church through the Holy Spirit.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 20<br>John 14:15–31<br>John 16:7–11
The Lord calls his people to faithful labor in his Kingdom.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Proverbs 22:29
Jesus Christ is coming again to judge the living and the dead<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 19
The Lord calls his people to exercise control over their anger<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Proverbs 16:32
Do You See Anything?<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jake Torenvliet<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 8:22–26
God commends humility and promises to reward it.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Proverbs 22:4
Our Ascended Lord continues his work as prophet, priest and king.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 18<br>Daniel 7:1–14<br>Acts 1:6–11
Choosing between two parties<br>1. Lady Wisdom’s party<br>2. Description of guests<br>3. Lady folly’s party<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Proverbs 9
Three amazing benefits of Christ's resurrection!<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 17<br>Colossians 3:1–17
Remain Rooted in the Reconciliation of Christ by Remembering Three Things<br>1.Who you were without Christ<br>2.Who you are in Christ<br>3.Who you will be before Christ<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Taylor Bredenhof<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Colossians 1:21–23
While the seed of the serpent makes a name for itself, the seed of the woman makes a name for the LORD.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. James Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 4:17<br>Genesis 4:26
The Lord leads a Syrian military leader to a true confession of faith.<br>1. His initial condition.<br>2. His healing.<br>3. His worship.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Kings 5:1–19
7th Commandment: You Shall not Commit Adultery<br>1 The gift of sexuality in marriage<br>2 Satan’s attack on this gift<br>3 The Christian’s calling to protect this gift<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jon Chase<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 41<br>Proverbs 6:20–35<br>Song of Solomon 8<br>Ephesians 5:1–14
That time Satan was stronger than the disciples<br>1 The fact of the disciples’ defeat<br>2 The reason for the disciples’ defeat<br> 3 The Christian answer to defeat<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jon Chase<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 9:14–29
Rightly bearing God’s holy Name is the difference between life and death!<br>1. Eternal death for those who blaspheme God’s holy Name<br>2. Eternal life for those who confess God’s holy Name<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Zach Vanderploeg<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 36<br>Leviticus 24:10–16<br>Leviticus 24:23<br>John 17
In returning the ark to His people, the LORD displays His majestic holiness.<br>He does so in order to teach us:<br>1. How to escape His holy wrath<br>2. How to respond to His holy ways<br>3. How to stand before His holy presence<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Zach Vanderploeg<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Samuel 6:1—7:2
We are alive in the Power of Christ’s death!<br>1. He died for us<br>2. So that we die to sin<br>3. And we can live in a new life<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Dr. Reuben Bredenhof<br><br>Read <strong>by:</strong><br>Bert Vane<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 16<br>John 12:20–26<br>Romans 6
God disciplines his children.<br>1. The comforting source.<br>2. The painful nature and<br>3. The ultimate goal of this divine discipline.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Proverbs 3:11–12
The Lord Jesus Christ was born to suffer.<br>1. The Father planned it.<br>2. The Son embraced it.<br>3. We caused it.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 15
God disciplines his children.<br>1. The comforting source.<br>2. The painful nature and<br>3. The ultimate goal of this divine discipline.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Proverbs 3:11–12
God manifested in the flesh.<br>The Bible proclaims Jesus to be:<br>1. True God. <br>2. True man. <br>3. Sinless man.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 14<br>Matthew 1:18–25<br>Luke 1:26–38
Christian ministry aims at love.<br>1. The context.<br>2. The charge and<br>3. The associated virtues.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Timothy 1:5
We call Jesus our Lord because he ransomed us<br>1. From what?<br>2. With what?<br>3. For what?<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Doug Vandeburgt<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Peter 1:13–25<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 13
Troubled Faith: Crying out to God<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Aiden Plug<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Habakkuk 1:1–4
The only true God commands His people to worship Him alone.<br>1. The problem of our fallen worship<br>2. The solution of Jesus’ perfect worship<br>3. The response of our thankful worship<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Zach Vanderploeg<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 34<br>Deuteronomy 6:1–19<br>Matthew 4:1–11
God’s Kingdom Advances in the Ascension of Christ<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Psalm 68:18
Your baptism reminds you that God’s abounding grace is not a license to live in sin.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Doug Vandeburgt<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Romans 6:1–4
Only in Christ's sacrifice is there eternal life.<br>1. A mysterious saying.<br>2. A universal invitation.<br>3. A personal necessity.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 6:51–54
Keep the fire burning!<br>1. Your heritage of faith.<br>2. Your giftedness for service.<br>3. Your confidence in the Spirit.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Timothy 1:5–7
Jesus heals a blind believer<br>1. Faith for seeing<br>2. Faith for healing<br>3. Faith for following<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 18:31–43
God’s curse on the serpent is the first proclamation of the Gospel, and gives us:<br>1. God’s program for human life throughout history<br>2. God’s promise of victory at the climax of history<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 3:15
Jesus sends His messengers on ahead of Him<br>1. The message for the elect<br>2. The message of consequences<br>3. The message of life<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Matthew 28:1–10
Adam and Eve’s first set of clothes reveals the results of the fall into sin<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 2:25—3:8
“Jesus” is the name in which we trust.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 11<br>Numbers 13:1–16
Adam and Eve’s origins define the relationship between the sexes.<br>1. and woman come from the same source,<br>2. were created to complement each other,<br>3. and to live in a relationship of love and companionship before God.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 2:18–25
Father, glorify your name!<br>1. By putting down rebellion (v. 31)<br>2. By lifting up Christ (v. 32)<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Candidate Chauncey Knegt<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 12:27–33
Women visit an empty tomb on Resurrection Sunday<br>1. A crucified Jesus sought<br>2. A risen Jesus announced<br>3. A living Jesus encountered<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Hank Van der Woerd<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Matthew 28:1–10
He suffered that we might never be put to shame.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Matthew 27:46
Trust in God's providence provides us with the ability to be:<br>1. Patient in adversity<br>2. Thankful in prosperity<br>3. Confident about the future<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 10<br>Romans 8:18–39
Our origin in the dust of the ground defines our relationship with our Creator.<br>1. Our origin is humble,<br>2. And the Lord remembers this.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 2:4–9
Christ’s fragrant sacrifice foreshadowed by Mary's perfume jar. This gift is:<br>1) costly<br>2) timely and<br>3) evangelical.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Dr. Jason VanVliet<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 14:6–9
God's covenant with creation confirms his covenant of grace.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 9<br>Jeremiah 33
The Triune God and our prayers.<br>1. We pray by the Spirit.<br>2. We pray through the Son.<br>3. We pray to the Father.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 8<br>Romans 8:12–27
Peter defends the promise of Jesus that he is coming soon.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Peter 3:1–13
The depth of God's love.<br>a. The timing of his love.<br>b. The expression of his love.<br>c. The effect of his love.<br>d. The response to his love.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Romans 5:8–11
Whoever believes in Jesus as their Savior and Lord will not perish but will have eternal life. We believe:<br>1. With our mind, heart, will and affections.<br>2. In unity with the church of all ages.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 7<br>John 3:16–36
The LORD calls his people to rest their lives in Him and this:<br>1. Requires humility<br>2. Involves effort and<br>3. Produces hope<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Psalm 131
<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jason Vanderhorst<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Hebrews 7:24–25<br>Belgic Confession: Article 26
We are created in God’s image<br>1. as male and female<br>2. to have dominion<br>3. and to subdue the earth.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 1:24–31<br>Psalm 8
Waiting for Christ means that we should seek:<br>1. Purity. <br>2. Scriptural stability and<br>3. Growth in the knowledge of Christ.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Peter 3:14–18<br>Matthew 25<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>2 Peter
<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 5<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 6<br>Isaiah 45:14–25
False prophets have infiltrated the church.<br>1. Their message.<br>2. Their judgment.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Peter 2:1–3<br>Matthew 24:1–35<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>2 Peter
The Lord is just in all his ways!<br>1. God's requirements are fair.<br>2. God's punishment is unavoidable.<br>3. God's mercy does not cancel his justice.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 4<br>Romans 3
Until Christ comes, the church must live by the truth of the Word.<br>1. A truth that bears repetition.<br>2. A truth to which apostles bear witness.<br>3. A truth to which Scripture testifies.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Peter 1:12–21<br>Matthew 16:24—17:13<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>2 Peter
Are you wise?<br>1. Earthly “wisdom” and its fruit<br>2. Heavenly wisdom and its fruit<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Tim Veenstra<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>James 3:13–18<br>1 Corinthians 1:18–31
Can we trust the Lord of the storm?<br>1. The test<br>2. The result<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Tim Veenstra<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 4:35–41<br>Mark 4:26–34
<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 3<br>Genesis 1:26–31<br>Matthew 28:16–20
The Lord calls his people to a life of active faith.<br>1. It takes effort<br>2. It brings assurance and<br>3. It guarantees admission<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Peter 1:5–11<br>Ephesians 2:1–10<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>2 Peter
Only by true faith am I righteous before God<br>1. Faith in God’s righteousness in<br> justifying me<br>2. Faith in Christ’s merits for my justification<br>3. My faith and my justification<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. K. Janssen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 23<br>Romans 3:21–28<br>Romans 4:23—5:2
<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Peter 1:3–4<br>Galatians 6<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>2 Peter
<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 2<br>Romans 7:7–25
<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Peter 1:1–2<br>2 Peter 1:1–15<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>2 Peter
The Bible shows us the path of true comfort for life and for death.<br>1. The need for comfort.<br>2. False comfort.<br>3. Rest for our souls.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1<br>Jeremiah 6
The call to live as people of the age to come in the year 2023.<br>1. God’s grace.<br>2. God’s deliverance.<br>3. God’s glory.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Galatians 1:3–5<br>Romans 12
Lord’s Day 42<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Doug Vandeburgt<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 42<br>Isaiah 58
Lord’s Day 41<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 41<br>Matthew 5:1–9<br>Matthew 5:27–30<br>Colossians 3:5–17
Lord’s Day 40<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 40<br>Matthew 5:13–26<br>Matthew 5:43–48
<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Ezekiel 9<br>Revelation 7
<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Ezekiel 8<br>Deuteronomy 4:15–31
Remembering the Sabbath is<br>1. an outward activity<br>2. an inward activity<br><br>Lord’s Day 38<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Dr. Karlo Janssen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 38<br>Exodus 31:12–17<br>Isaiah 58:13–14<br>Hebrews 4:9–11
Lord’s Day 36 & 37<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Doug Vandeburgt<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 36<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 37<br>Isaiah 52:1–12<br>Romans 2:17–29
Lord’s Day 35<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 35<br>1 Kings 12
True Faith is Necessary for True Comfort<br><br>Lord’s Day 7<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Candidate Kevin Star<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 7<br>John 15:1–17
Our Confidence in Trying Times<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Candidate Kevin Star<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Peter 1:1–2<br>Exodus 24<br>1 Peter 1:1–12
Little children, keep yourselves from idols.<br><br>Lord’s Day 34<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 34<br>1 John 5
The gospel is preached to Greeks in Antioch.<br>1. It is initiated by unnamed evangelists.<br>2. It is affirmed by Barnabas.<br>3. It is consolidated by Paul.<br>4. It is authenticated by good works.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Ephesians 2<br>Acts 11:19–30
Can anyone be saved without good works?<br><br>Lord’s Day 32<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 32<br>Ephesians 2:1–10
The wall comes down!<br>1. Cornelius and his vision.<br>2. Peter and his vision.<br>3. The intersection of these visions.<br>4. The ongoing lessons for the church.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Acts 10:1—11:18
The gospel authority of the church<br>Lord’s Day 31<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 31<br>Matthew 16:13–20<br>Matthew 18:15–20
True repentance<br>1. Its nature<br>2. Its mark, and<br>3. Its progress.<br><br>Lord’s Day 33<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jack Moesker<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 33<br>Romans 7:7–25<br>Galatians 5:13—6:10
Eternal life in God’s Garden-City<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Revelation 22:1–2<br>Ezekiel 47:1–12
Christ is in heaven, and so is<br>1. Our flesh<br>2. Our treasure<br>3. Our citizenship<br>4. Our life<br><br>Lord’s Day 18<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Ben Schoof<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 18<br>Matthew 6:19–24<br>Philippians 3:17–21<br>Colossians 3:1–17
The magnificent glory of the Holy City!<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Revelation 21:9–27<br>Isaiah 60
The Lord brings heaven down to<br>earth to call his servant Ezekiel to<br>proclaim his glory to his people.<br>1. When and where the vision took place.<br>2. What the vision revealed.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Ezekiel 1:15–28<br>Ezekiel 1:1–14
Should we come to the Lord's Supper only if we are doing<br>well spiritually?<br><br>Lord’s Day 30<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 30<br>1 Corinthians 11:17–34
Life is a unity when we<br>see God in his beauty<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Psalm 27:4<br>Psalm 27
Not only a symbol!<br> <br>Lord’s Day 29<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 29<br>John 6:35–59<br>1 Corinthians 10:1–22
The Lord’s Supper<br>Is Communion<br>1) It is a Communion with the Past<br>2) It is a Communion with God<br>3) It is a Communion with Each Other<br><br>Lord’s Day 28<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jeremy Segstro<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 28<br>Luke 22:14–30
You were called to be free.<br>1. How to live a life that is truly free.<br>2. What the truly free life looks like.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jim Witteveen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Galatians 5:22<br>Galatians 5:12–26
Why is it thought incredible<br>by any of you that God raises<br>the dead?<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Acts 26:8<br>Acts 26
Betrayed by a Kiss<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 22:48<br>Luke 22:39–53
I will always be your God and<br>the God of your descendants<br>after you. <br><br>Lord’s Day 26 & 27<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 26<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 27<br>Genesis 17
God gives reveals his kingdom<br>of grace in Christ alone. We will<br>see in this text:<br>1. The joy of Jesus.<br>2. The claim of Jesus.<br>3. The privilege of Jesus' disciples.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 10:21–24<br>Luke 10:1–24
God builds his Church through<br>Word and Sacrament<br><br>LD 25<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 25<br>1 Peter 1
On the road with Jesus to His<br>Kingdom<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 9:57–62<br>Luke 9:37–50
Envy and coveting - the cause of<br>every evil practice<br>1. The quarrels caused by coveting<br>2. The peace brought through heavenly wisdom<br><br>LD 44<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Ben Schoof<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 44<br>James 3:13—4:12
Have faith in Jesus power to save<br>1. Twelve years an outcast<br>2. A daughter, dying<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Ben Schoof<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 8:40–56
God covenants with man<br>in the Garden of Eden<br>1. The garden of delight<br>2. The covenant of delight<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Peter Holtvlüwer<br><br>Read <strong>by:</strong><br>Jack Marissen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 2:4–14<br>Revelation 21:1–8<br>Revelation 21:22—22:6
Peter reveals the reason for the<br>Lord's apparent delay.<br>1. The Lord's sense of timing<br>2. The Lord's gracious patience<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Keith Davis<br><br>Read <strong>by:</strong><br>James Dehaas<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Peter 3:8–9<br>2 Peter 3:15<br>2 Peter 3
Come Before Your Heavenly Father<br>1) Recognizing Your Privilege<br>2) Recognizing His Parentage<br>3) Recognizing His Position<br><br>Lord’s Day 46<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Jeremy Segstro<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 46<br>Romans 8
Abide in the Vine!<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Rob Schouten<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 15:5<br>Isaiah 5<br>John 15:1–17
Eleventh Hour Grace
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Rob Schouten
Texts:
Matthew 20:1–16
Matthew 19:16–30
The Lord calls us to serve each other in love.
Lord’s Day 21 Q.A. 55
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Rob Schouten
Texts:
1 Peter 4
The Church:
God makes her secure forever!
Lord’s Day 21 Q.A. 54
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Rob Schouten
Texts:
Psalm 48
Hebrews 12:18–29
Paul warns the Galatians not to return to slavery, because they have been made free.
1. The slavery in their past.
2. Their deliverance from slavery.
3. Their present status as children of the free
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. James Witteveen
Texts:
Galatians 4:21—5:1
Galatians 4:8–20
Paul warns the Galatians not to return to slavery, because they have been made free.
1. The slavery in their past.
2. Their deliverance from slavery.
3. Their present status as children of the free woman.
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Rob Schouten
Texts:
Galatians 4:21—5:1
Galatians 4:8–20
Believers are married to God forever.
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Rob Schouten
Texts:
Hosea 2:19
Hosea 2
Press on toward promised resurrection glory!
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Rob Schouten
Texts:
Philippians 3:12–14
Philippians 3
Deliverance from Evil
1. We are surrounded by evil
2. God delivers us
Lord’s Day 52
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Jason Vanderhorst
Texts:
Galatians 5:16–26
Psalm 138
Living Wisely: Preparing to Die
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Jason Vanderhorst
Texts:
Ecclesiastes 12:1
Ecclesiastes 9:1–10
Ecclesiastes 11:7—12:14
The providence of God is revealed in the birth of Jesus.
1. The decree of Caesar Augustus leads to the fulfillment of prophecy.
2. The birth of Jesus shows the humble path to God’s Kingdom.
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Rob Schouten
Texts:
Luke 2:1–7
Luke 2:1–20
Christ suffered and was crucified for us!
1. Under God’s wrath
2. Under God’s judgment
3. Under God’s curse
Lord’s Day 15
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Candidate Chauncey Knegt
Texts:
John 19:1–18
Romans 3:19–26
Romans 5:18–21
Galatians 3:7–14
Recognize Jesus, the Prince of Peace!
1. As your Need
2. As your Rescuer
3. As your Portion
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Candidate Chauncey Knegt
Texts:
Genesis 14
Psalm 2
Psalm 110
Isaiah 9:2–7
Zechariah 6:9–13
Christ ascends to be our High Priest in Heaven.
Lord’s Day 18
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Rob Schouten
Texts:
Hebrews 9:1–14
Hebrews 10:11–18
The Lord comforts his people with his assurance of a blessed future.
1. What it will be like?
2. Who brings it?
3. What name it will have.
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Rob Schouten
Texts:
Jeremiah 33:14–16
Job 19:7–17
Job 31:13–23
Jeremiah 23:1–8
Christ has risen from the dead!
1. Our justification is grounded in Christ’s resurrection.
2. Our sanctification is grounded in Christ’s resurrection.
3. Our glorification is grounded in Christ’s resurrection.
Lord’s Day 17
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Rob Schouten
Texts:
1 Corinthians 15
John prepares God's people
for the coming of their King.
1. Good news.
2. Disturbing news.
3. Practical news.
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Rob Schouten
Texts:
Luke 3:1–14
Isaiah 40:1–11
Matthew 7:13–29
We have faith in the dying of the Christ
1. Christ’s death
2. Christ’s burial
3. Christ’s descent into hell
Lord’s Day 16
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. K. Janssen
Texts:
Luke 23:44–56