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Rev. Tim Bergsma
Jan 24, 20181 min read
Teens & Tithing (2)
Thought No. 2: Tithing is safer than a safe deposit box Matthew 6:19–21 says, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 24, 20182 min read
Opposing the Lord Jesus
January 25 Opposing the Lord Jesus “When therefore the Lord knew.” —John 4:1 Read John 4:1-4 The Lord Jesus left Judea and went to...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 23, 20182 min read
Have Mercy
January 24 Have mercy “Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.” —Luke 18:38 Read Luke 18:35-43 How awful it is to be blind! How...
Rev. Lawrence W. Bilkes
Jan 22, 20182 min read
Preparing for Confession of Faith, Part 2:
Part 2: Why the Interview with the Consistory? Editor’s note: Since it is coming to that time of the year when young people across our...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 22, 20182 min read
The One Who Comes to Me
January 23 The One Who Comes to Me “And him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” —John 6:37 Read John 6:37-59 Do you realize...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 21, 20182 min read
Thirst
January 22 Thirst “If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.” —John 7:37 Read John 7:37-53 The Lord Jesus stands in the middle...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 20, 20182 min read
God’s Love for Us
January 21 God’s Love for Us “Behold the Lamb of God” —John 1:29 Read John 1:19-43 Behold the Lamb of God! What great depth is revealed...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Jan 19, 20181 min read
Teens & Tithing (1)
Thought No. 1: Tithing teaches us to put God first Deuteronomy 12:6 says, “There you shall take your burnt offerings and your sacrifices,...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 19, 20182 min read
Guilty
January 20 Guilty “But we are all as an unclean thing.” —Isaiah 64:6 Read Isaiah 64 Our text tells us that we are all unclean. Do you see...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 18, 20182 min read
Justification
January 19 Justification “The Lord… will not at all acquit the wicked.” —Nahum 1:3 Read Nahum 1 Yesterday we read that God has no desire...
Rev. Lawrence W. Bilkes
Jan 18, 20183 min read
Preparing to Make Confession of Faith, Part 1
Part 1: Confession of Faith Editor’s note: Since it is coming to that time of the year when young people across our federation think...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 17, 20182 min read
Finding Peace with God
January 18 Finding Peace with God “For in thee, O LORD, do I hope.” —Psalm 38:15 Read Psalm 38 By nature we sin against a good-doing God...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 16, 20182 min read
Blind to Jesus
January 17 Blind to Jesus “And anoint thine eyes with eyesalve.” —Revelation 3:18 Read Revelation 3:7-22 In our Scripture reading we have...
Rev. John Koopman
Jan 15, 20183 min read
Ask A Pastor: Spiritual Gifts?
Question Why do Reformed churches speak so little on the spiritual gifts, such as speaking in tongues and prophecy? If we take the rest...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 15, 20181 min read
Judging
January 16 Judging “The royal law … love thy neighbour as thyself.” —James 2:8 Read James 2 Something was not right in the congregation...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 14, 20182 min read
Happiness
January 15 Happiness “He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth.” —Proverbs 14:21 Read Proverbs 14:1-21 In verse 21, the term “sinneth”...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 13, 20182 min read
Friends
January 14 Friends “Bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.” —Mark 2:3 Read Mark 2:1-12 Most likely you have some close...
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 12, 20182 min read
Faith
January 13 Faith “Then Jesus went with them.” —Luke 7:6 Read Luke 7:1-10 In our Scripture passage we come across a remarkable centurion....
Kevin Van Driesten
Jan 11, 20182 min read
The Truth
January 12 The Truth “Speak every man truth with his neighbour.” —Ephesians 4:25 Read Ephesians 4:17-32 When the old man is put off, our...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Jan 11, 20186 min read
Bible Study: Free Reformed Church History (7)
LESSON 7: The Teachings of the Free Reformed Churches BIBLE READING: 2 Corinthians 3 (Click here for printable version) Our federation of...
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