Free Reformed Church of Langley: Recent Episodes
David's lament after Saul's death 2 Samuel 1: 17 - 27 1. the reason for David's lament 2. the grief expressed in David's lament 3. the focus of David's lament
Jesus shows His power in the synagogue Mar 1: 21 - 28 1. an acknowledged power 2. an unlimited power 3. a personal power
The opening address to the Philippians 1. greeting of grace and peace 2. thankfulness for fellowship in the gospel 3. prayer that love would abound
'Go and to likewise' 'Go and do likewise' Parable of the good Samaritan 1. mercy is specific 2. mercy is sacrificial 3. mercy is selfless 4. mercy is simple
David's response to Saul's death 1. truth and justice 2. grief and empathy 3. godly fear
God's encouragement to His servants 1. from the past 2. in the present 3. for the future Installation of elders and deacons
God's witness through tragedy 1. the witness of faithful service 2. the witness of God's unfailing Word 3. the witness of God's holy Name 4. the witness of gratitude for God's work
The sure mercies of David 1. certain 2. free 3. enduring 4. transforming Includes the preparatory exhortation to prepare for the celebration of the Lord's Table
Strengthened in the Lord Scripture: 1 Samuel 29 and 30 1. Providential circumstances leading to God 2. resting in God alone 3. praises directed to God
Jesus calms a raging storm 1. the raging storm 2. the reigning calm 3. the reverent fear
Saul's path to destruction 1. the distress Saul experienced 2. the desperate decision Saul made 3. the discouraging answer Saul received
A misleading path 1. entered by decisions of desperation without God 2. requires a duty at a distance from God 3. results in a dilemma without God
Preserved for God's promises 1. the provoking situation 2. God's providential intervention 3. David's grateful acknowledgment
God's unfailing help i. God's guidance in trials ii. God's encouragement in distress iii. God's deliverance in trouble
The Saviour's cry of thirst 1. a cry of desperation 2. a cry of expectation 3. a cry of celebration
Finding God in desperate times 1. tokens of God's presence 2. praise for God's deliverance
Where is your brother? Genesis 4: 7 - 26 The 6th Commandment Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 40
Saul's failure and Jonathan's victory 1. the impossible possible by faith 2. the possible impossible without faith
God rejects Saul's kingdom 1 the circumstances of Saul's disobedience 2. the progression of Saul's disobedience 3. the results of Saul's disobedience
Covenant renewal under the King 1. God rejected as King 2. God represented by the king 3. God remains the supreme King
King Saul's first victory 1. the Spirit of the Lord 2. the fear of the Lord 3. the salvation of the Lord
God's mercy abundantly given 1. God demands your whole heart 2. God provides complete deliverance 3. God receives all the glory
Celebration of the Lord's Supper Through the broken body of Christ 1. you are brought near to God 2. your are reconciled to God 3. you are incorporated into the temple of God
Go to the Rechobites see the example see the instruction see the reward Jeremiah 35 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 39
God's blessing commanded Scripture reading Psalm 132 and Psalm 133 1. the Father's delight 2. heaven's glory 3. Christ's desire 4. the Spirit's mission 5. the church's witness 6. the believer's pursuit
God initiates Samuel as prophet 1. God's call to Samuel 2. God's first message for Samuel 3. God establishes Samuel as His prophet
Thanksgiving Day Service Hannah's prayer of thanksgiving 1. extolling God's attributes 2. observing God's Providence 3. trusting God's sovereignty
The Lord our Righteousness 1. our need 2. God's provision Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 23
What stands between you and heaven? 1. God who protects 2. the world that seduces 3. Christ who intervenes Numbers 25 1 Corinthians 10: 1 - 13 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 44, Q/A 115
Preparing for the birth of Samuel 1 Samuel 1 1. a prophet for a desperate time 2. a prophet for God's purpose
Worshipping God by an oath Scriptures: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Matthew 5:33-37 Hebrews 6 1. God is glorified by the right use of an oath 2. God is glorified by the binding nature of an oath
The example of Noah's faith Scripture: Hebrew 11:1-7 Genesis 6 1. faith prepares for eternity 2. faith witnesses to a perishing world 3. faith receives the promised reward
Worshipping God through His Holy Name Exodus 20:7 The third commandment Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 36 1. what God requires 2. what God forbids 3. what God threatens 4. what God provides
Innocent but sentenced 1. no fault in Jesus 2. the ones with fault 3. Jesus sentenced to death
Worshipping God sincerely wrong 1. the celebration 2. the disapproval 2 Samuel 6:1 - 11 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 35, Q/A 96 The second commandment
Psalm 1 - The way of the blessed described 1. negatively 2. positively 3. comparatively
Following the shepherd 1. with order in the church 2. with the apron of a servant 3. with the blessing of God
The nothing and everything of peace Day of Prayer Philippian 4 1. thy nothing 2. the everything 3. the peace
Jude v. 21 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 34 The first commandment Keep yourself in God's love 1. the call 2. the importance 3. The blessing
Celebration of the Lord's Supper Called out of Egypt 1. God called Israel out of Egypt 2. God called Jesus out of Egypt 3. God calls you out of Egypt
New Year's Day Service The very beginning 1. the truth of creation 2. the greatness of the Creator 3. the reality of a covenant
Kingdom faithfulness rewarded1. the reason for this parable2. the instruction that Christ leaves us3. the King's reward to the faithful4. the King's punishment for the unfaithful
Comforting obedience-Preparatory exhortation-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 32- 1. good works lead to an assurance of salvation- 2. absence of good works give assurance of condemnation
Praising God-Psalm 50- 23-Whoever offers praise glorifies Me- and to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God.--Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 32
When will Christ's Kingdom come--- 1. deceive- 2. desire- 3. disallowed- 4. destruction- 5. decision- 6. division
For certainty- 1. the matters concerned- 2. the blessing emphasized- 3. the means provided
The faith of the Canaanite woman- 1. she recognizes her need- 2. she is humble about herself and thinks highly about Jesus- 3. she takes hold Jesus' word- 4. she receives a rich reward
Ten lepers cleansed- evidence of faith and repentance- 1. Jesus provides a precious opportunity- 2. Jesus gives an ordinary directive- 3. Jesus interprets a revealing response
Humility to forgive- 1. without limit- 2. out of God's infinite forgiveness for you- 3. as an evidence of your forgiveness
The urgency of repentance-- The rich man and Lazarus- 1. God's word comes to pass- 2. God's word is final- 3, God's word is sufficient
The wisdom of preparing for eternity-1. God requires you to give account-1. God reveals a gospel resolution-3. God receives into eternal habitations
Humility to seek help from faithful witnesses- 1. the need for a witness- 2. taking a witness along
Humbled by God's care over you-Confession of faith and baptism of Roderick Kruse-Complete service
Humbling ourselves by self-examination- Because of God's-- 1. serious judgment upon offenders- 2. drastic demand for believers- 3. watchful protection over His little ones
Easter Sunday-Resurrection power-1. an earth-shattering power-2 a God-glorifying power-3. a sinner-saving power
Good Friday Service-The descent of the cross-1. the darkness that Christ entered-2. the dereliction that Christ felt-3. the death that Christ tasted
The certainty of Christ's crucifixion-1. not a shock to God-2. not understood by the wicked-3. no longer a mystery to God's people
Mourning for the Pierced One-1. the uncommon intensity of the mourning-2. the divine source of the mourning-3. the pitiable object of this mourning
Grace living-1. the appearance of grace-2. the teaching for living-3. the motivation in Christ
The heart of godly living-1 Peter 4-8-- John 4-7 - 5-5-Have fervent love to one another--1. the source of this love-2. the extent of this love-3. the object of this love
Prayer for godly living -1 Peter 4- 1 - 11-1. prayer is essential for godly living-2. a prepared mind is essential for prayer
John 3- 1-21-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 31-The Key of gospel preaching-1. required-2. provided-3. effective
The keys Christ entrusts to His church-Matthew 16-13-23-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 31
The means God used for Lydia's faith-Acts 15-30-16-15-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 25 - Baptism-The Holy Spirit--1. determines where the Word of God is preached-2. works faith through the preaching of the Word-3. strengthens faith through Word and Sacraments
The Christian's justification and works-Matthew 19-27 - 20-16-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 24
Thanksgiving Day Service-Called to Christ-like action-1. refraining-2. turning-3. pursuing
Celebration of the Lord's Supper-Josiah's great Passover-1. a great return-2. a great rejoicing-3. a great remembrance
A covenant promise for the spiritually hungry-1. the demand of the promise-2. the benefit of the promise-3. the encouragement of the promise
Lay your burdens down here-1. at the feet of an almighty Father-2. at the feet of an all-giving Father-3. at the feet of an all-wise father-Hebrews 1- 1 - 3-Matthew 6- 24 - 34-Genesis 50- 15 - 21-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 29
Christian submission to government-1. the call to submit to the authority of government-2. reasons for submitting to the authority of government-3. the limits of obedience to government authority
Submitting to the will of God-- An appeal to abstain from fleshly lusts-1. because this world is not your home-2. because this is no longer your life-3. because they come from evil desires-4. because it is a war for your eternal soul
Faith in Christ seated at the right hand of God-2 Kings 11-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 19
The multitude before the throne-1. their description-2. their blessedness-Sunday morning service after the funeral of Elder Jack Van Der Zwan
In the house of the Lord forever-1. the Shepherd's presence in the house of the Lord-2. the Shepherd's provision in the house of the Lord
Total commitment to Christ - Part 3-Part 1- 1. the cost- 2. the ultimatum-Part 2- 3. the rationale-Part 3- 4. the purpose
The healing of the nobleman's son-1. a pressing need-2. a growing faith-3. an abundant salvation
Total commitment to Christ - Part 2-Part 1- 1. the cost- 2.. the ultimatum-Part - 3. the rationale-Part 3- 4. the Purpose
Is your faith in Jesus, the Son of God---Luke 8- 22 - 39-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 11
Total Commitment to Christ - Part 1- 1. the cost- 2. the ultimatum-Total commitment to Christ - Part 2 -next week-- 3. the rationale- 4. the purpose
Greatly rejoicing in the Providence of God the Father-1 Peter 1-6-9-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 10-1. God governs your trials-2. God determines the purpose of your trials-3. God causes you to rejoice despite your trials
The extent of the gospel invitation--1. preparation-2. invitation-3. rejection-4. expansion to Israel-5. expansion in the world-6. inclusion and exclusion
Peter implores you to live as God's special people-1. live as pilgrims in the world-2. live holy in the world-3. live as witness to the world-4. live for the glory of God
Simeon's prophecy of Christ's ministry-Celebration of the Lord's Supper-1. reveals God's perfection-2. reveals the ruin of many-3. reveals the rising of many-4. reveals the comfort for many
God's priestly blessing-1. the source of this blessing-2. the Mediator of this blessing-3. the benefits of this blessing
Responding faithfully to opposition - Part 2-1. courageously trust God as your sovereign Father-2. boldly confess Christ as your Lord and Saviour-3. calmly rely on the Holy Spirit as your Teacher
Responding faithfully to opposition - Part 1-1. sincerely obey God who searches your heart-2. reverently fear God as your ultimate judge
A faith-strengthening storm - Part 2-1. God uses the storm to stretch our faith-2. God calms the storm to settle our faith
A faith-strengthening storm - Part 1-1. God sends the storm to test our faith-2. God meets us in the storm to direct our faith
God comforts through His covenant mercies--1. revealing the limitless extent of His mercies-2. revealing the tender nature of His mercies
The forbidden golden calf worship-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 35-1. the mistaken motives-2. the dire consequences-3. the only remedy
The sign of Immanuel's coming-1. the promise is given for a desperate time-2. the promise is upheld despite a sinful rejection-3. the promise is confirmed through a sign
The law of God-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 34-1. a law to hear-2. a law to learn-3. a law to keep
Created for good works-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 33- 1. where good works come from- 2. what good works consist of
The joy in following Jesus--1. grounded in the good pleasure of the Father-2. revealed through the saving work of the Son
The necessity of doing good works-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's day 32- 1. the source of good works- 2. the purpose of good works- 3. the testimony of good works
Expectations for following Jesus--1. be realistic of the cost-2. be urgent in coming-3. be resolved in following
The unconditional love of the good Samaritan-1. a question testing the limits of love-2. a parable revealing the extent of love-3. a Saviour demonstrating the fulfilment of love
Giving thanks always-1. thanksgiving flows from the Spirit-2. thanksgiving flows to God the Father-3. thanksgiving flows through our Lord Jesus Christ
Drawn by the love of God-1. the church's desire to be drawn-2. the church's prayer to be drawn-3. the church's joy of being drawn
Eating in the presence of God--Celebration of the Lord's Supper--1. a supper on Mount Sinai-2. a type of the Lord's Supper-3. a foretaste of the eternal banquet
Safety from the snare of sin-1. fear of man sets the snare-2. trust in God provides safety from the snare
Restoration sought by a tearful sowing into the soils of a divine promise-Psalm 126-1. a restoration remembered-2. a restoration requested-3. a restoration promised
A sinner, forgiveness, and love-Preparatory to the celebration of the Lord's Supper-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 30-1. Jesus declares the reality of the sinner's forgiveness-2. Jesus explains the way of the sinner's forgiveness-3. Jesus illustrates the evidence of the sinner's forgiveness
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 28-The sacrament of the Lord's Supper-1. received from the hand of Christ-2. directs our faith to Christ-3. strengthens our faith in Christ
The bread that comes down from heaven--1. a need-supplying bread-2. a heaven-sent bread-3. a life-giving bread
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 27-The promises of Holy Baptism--1. the call associated with the promises of baptism-2. the sealing of the promises in baptism-3. the recipients of the promises of baptism
The table of showbread--1. in the presence of God-2. in the service of God-3. in the family of God
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 26--The promises of baptism---1. the significance of the promises of baptism--2. the content of the promises of baptism
The tabernacle symbolizing God with His church--1. the entrance to the tabernacle-2. the dwelling place inside the tabernacle-3. the access to God through the tabernacle
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 25-The Holy Spirit's activity in faith--1. works faith by the hearing of the Word-2. strengthens faith my the use of the sacraments-3. directs faith to the one sacrifice of Christ
Good works dependent on justification-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 24-1. good works cannot justify-2. good works are rewarded by grace alone-3. good works are essential fruits of justification
Justification by faith-1. explained-2. granted by God-3. received by faith-Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 23
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 22-1. the hope of the resurrected body-2. the hope of life everlasting
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 21-Preparatory to the Lord's Supper-1. the church's one foundation-2. the church's one communion-3. the church's one righteousness
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's day 20-1. the divine person of the Holy Spirit-3. the divine gift of the Holy Spirit-3. the divine presence of the Holy Spirit
- the purpose of the tabernacle-2 the people of the tabernacle-3. the pattern of the tabernacle
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 19--1. the eternal purpose of the session--2. the present reality of the session--3. the future expectation of the session
- questioning this day that was fully come-2. explaining that day that was prophesied to come-3. anticipating that day which is promised to come
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 18-Christ the ascended Mediator-1. visibly taken up to heaven from His people-2. invisibly present on earth with His people-3. eternally united to His people
Jesus commissions His disciples to make disciples of all nations-1. with great encouragement-2. with plain direction-3. with a specific message
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 1-Christ's resurrection--1. provides perfect righteousness-2. produces a new live-3. promises a blessed resurrection
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 16-Christ's mediatorial death-1. the necessity-2. the proof-3. the benefit-4. the comfort
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 15-Christ's mediatorial suffering-1. sustained God's wrath-2. frees from condemnation-3. delivers from the curse
Dwelling in the safety of the Lord-1. a safety to desire-2. a safety to acquire-3. a safety to inspire
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 14-1. by taking on Him our human nature-2. to cover the sins of His people
- greeting them with peace-2. showing the proof of peace-3. revealing the grounds for peace-4. making them witnesses of peace
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 13-1. Christ's unique Sonship to the Father-2. Christ's unique Lordship to His people
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