The Weekend Word
What did you teach?
What did you learn?
Did you hear the Gospel?
We continue in the Heidelberg Catechism;
Question 123. Which is the second petition?
Answer: “Thy kingdom come”; that is, rule us so by thy word and Spirit, that we may submit ourselves more and more to thee; (a) preserve and increase thy church; (b) destroy the works of the devil, and all violence which would exalt itself against thee; and also all wicked counsels devised against thy holy word; (c) till the full perfection of thy kingdom take place, (d) wherein thou shalt be all in all. (e)
(a) Matt.6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Ps.119:5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! Ps.143:10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. (b) Ps.51:18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. Ps.122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Ps.122:7 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. Ps.122:8 For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. Ps.122:9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good. (c) 1 John 3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Rom.16:20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. (d) Rev.22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Rev.22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Rom.8:22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. Rom.8:23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. (e) 1 Cor.15:28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
We’re in the midst of a series on the sermon on the mount…today we talk about the mysterious, oft-misunderstood spiritual discipline of fasting from Matthew 6:16-18
Chad preached on John 17:20-26, on community, and how necessary it is for Christians.
We’re working through Daniel. It’s ben interesting as the guy that’s teaching it has a degree in history and really gets into telling about the historical characters and times.
We finished up 2 Peter, looking at Ch 3:10-18. Jesus is coming back; the Church is to be proactive as we wait with anticipation. (I.e. not escapist – not huddling away – but actively working in the Great Commission)
Notes are here.
1Timothy 4:1-8
Warnings from the Holy Spirit on teaching of demons in latter times that forbid marriage and certain foods.
Physical exercise isn’t as important or as long lasting as Godly exercise.
So, know the truth, (eat right, every word that proceeds…) and work out spiritually for “health” benefits that really last.
Finished 2 Peter 3, with emphasis on Pete’s last words: “To Him be the glory both now and forevermore”.
Pete’s last words, knowing his own death was around the corner…if I check out before He comes, those are the words I pray are the abundance of my heart, too.