The Heidelberg Catechism - The Foundations Of Our Faith

(The following was written by Matthew Henry to be read to his family and friends after his death.) "WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW WHERE I AM? I am at home in my Father's house — in the mansion Jesus prepared for me there. I am where I want to be — where I have long and often desired to be. I am no longer on a stormy sea — but in a safe and quiet harbor. My working time is done — I am resting! My sowing time is done — I am reaping! My joy is as the joy of harvest! Would you know how it is with me? I am perfect in holiness; grace is swallowed up in glory! Would you know what I am doing? I see God; I see Him as He is; not as through a glass darkly, but face to face. The sight is transforming, it makes me like Him! I am in the sweet enjoyment of my blessed Redeemer, whom my soul loved, and for whose sake I was willing to part with all. I am here bathing myself at the spring-head of heavenly pleasures and unutterable joys; and, therefore, weep not for me. I am here...

Call To Worship  2 Corinthians 5:1-11      Law and Grace reading  James 3 Bible reading   Wisdom for Effective Communication Proverbs 18    Benediction  Jude 24,25 Today I want to talk to you about the more important thing I know in the home (other than just loving the Lord), and that is this matter of communication. I heard of a man sitting next to another man on a bus, and the man noticed that his friend was wearing his wedding ring on his right hand and on the index finger. Now, most people wear their wedding ring, of course, on the hand, on this particular finger. The man said, "That's strange." He said, "Is that your wedding ring?" He said, "Yes." He said, "Why are you wearing it on the wrong finger?" "Well," he said, "I married the wrong woman." Now, it may be that you think that you married the wrong woman, but you may not have married the wrong woman. It may be that you never learned, really, how to communicate wit...

Call to Worship   Ephesians 2:4-10  Law Grace reading  about trust.  Jeremiah 17:5-10 Bible reading  Proverbs 3 Wisdom  God's Ways on Dark Days   Doxology  Jude 24,25 Proverbs 3  1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. 8 It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. 9 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; 10 then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. 11 My so...