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Luke 16:19-31 19 "There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side.6 The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.' 25 But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is ucomforted here, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' 27 And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house— 28 for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' 29 But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.' 30 And he said, 'No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' 31 He said to him, v'If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.'"

Hebrews 1:1-4 argues that Jesus is God's final word, since all the partial revelations God gave through prophets and angels have now been surpassed by his own Son. As the exact image of God's nature, heir of all things, and sustainer of creation by his word, Jesus alone deserves our full submission, since every other competing voice falls short of his supreme authority.

The 5:00 worship service will be Hebrews 1.14 with guidance from Belgic Confession Article 12 as we look at angels and demons. There are spiritual beings all around us all the time. The Lord uses angels to help us. How? Come Sunday night for more. ---------- October 18, 2026 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Responsive Reading of Matthew 8:28-34 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 1:1-14 Confessional Reading: Belgic Confession Article 12 Text: Hebrews 1:14 Sermon: "Angels Watching Over Us" Theme: God created the angels, assigning them to be our helpers in the warfare of this life 1. God's act of creation is for His glory 2. God's working of providence is for our good 3. The angels He made – for now – to be our helpers 4. And good thing because every demon is against us

This birth account of Jesus gives us some of the details in world history and gives a few details of Jesus birth. What Luke wants his readers to focus on is the message of the angels. This one born in the manger is the Savior who is both Lord and Christ. He is the good news and is capable of bring true peace to earth.

The sermon examines the historical context of the Kingdom of Cush and its alliances with Judah during the Assyrian threat, highlighting the futility of relying on human power as depicted in Isaiah. It contrasts the shame of trusting in Egypt and Cush with the security found in the Lord, illustrated by Hezekiah's faith during the siege of Jerusalem. The narrative culminates in the divine intervention where the angel of the Lord strikes down the Assyrian army, fulfilling Isaiah's prophecy that Assyria would fall by a sword not of man. The message transitions to a pastoral application, urging believers to reject the 'arm of flesh' in their spiritual battles and personal struggles. It encourages the congregation to trust in Christ's strength, do the next right thing in areas such as evangelism, mental health, and relationships, and rely on God's grace to overcome obstacles.

The sermon explores the theological significance of Jacob's dream in Genesis 28, interpreting the ladder as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ as the sole mediator between heaven and earth. It connects this narrative to the symbolism of the almond tree in Jeremiah 1, representing God's watchfulness and the certainty of His promises. The message emphasizes that God is omnipresent and not bound by the territorial limitations of pagan deities, offering a covenant of protection that is independent of human merit. By analyzing the transition from Luz to Bethel, the text highlights the shift from a random location to a place of divine encounter and remembrance. Ultimately, the sermon invites the audience to recognize God's active presence in their lives and to find assurance in His unchanging faithfulness. Questions: Deselect all [x] What is the meaning of Jacob's ladder in Genesis 28? [x] How does Jacob's ladder point to Jesus Christ? [x] Why were angels ascending and descending Jacob's ladder? [x] What did Jesus mean when He told Nathanael He saw him under the fig tree? [x] What do almonds symbolize in the Bible? [x] Why did Naaman take dirt from Israel back to Syria? [x] What does Deuteronomy 32 teach about God dividing the nations? [x] Are angels actively involved in events happening on earth today? [x] Why did God bless Jacob even though he was dishonest? [x] How can we recognize when God is drawing us toward Him?

1 Timothy part 69. Chapter 6 verse 12. Fighting the good fight of faith.

With Psalm 8:1–9; Hebrews 1:1–14; Revelation 12:7–12, and with Article 12 of the Belgic Confession, we learn God created out of nothing the heavens and earth and all creatures with the purpose of glorifying Himself. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches the Earth in service of its Creator, angels in service of their Creator, and demons in rebellion against their Creator.

This sermon explores the difficult passage of 1 Peter 3:18-20, arguing that Christ, through the Holy Spirit, proclaimed the gospel to the rebellious generation of Noah. The speaker interprets the "spirits in prison" not as fallen angels, but as the wicked people of that era who were spiritually bound by their own sin and self-worship. By connecting this to the broader context of Christian conduct and the work of the Spirit in the Old Testament prophets, the message emphasizes that God has always worked to liberate humanity from the prison of darkness. The sermon serves as a pastoral encouragement for believers, assuring them that even in a hostile culture, the power of the Spirit enables effective witness and that God's patience and persistence in saving a few, as seen in the ark, should inspire perseverance in the church today.