Give Thanks for the LORD’s Salvation

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. M. ten Haaf

Texts:
Psalm 118
Jeremiah 33:1–16
John 12:12–19

The true light, which gives light to everyone, came into the world.
1. He came to save you from darkness
2. He came to bring you into his light

Time:
Evening

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
John 1:9–13
Matthew 1:18–25
John 1:1–18
Belgic Confession: Article 18

Christ's birth ushers in the "coming of age" of God's adopted children.
1. God sent his redeeming Son into the world
2. God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
Galatians 4:1–7
Galatians 3:15–29

Jesus' birth fulfilled God's promise of an eternal King.
1. Jesus received David's throne
2. Jesus reigns forever

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
Luke 1:32–33
2 Samuel 7
Luke 1:26–38

"The Lord Commands His People to Submit to All Authority"
1. He is the source of all authority
2. He teaches us about the submission to all authority

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. H. Kalkman

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 39
1 Peter 2

“Balaam Prophesies About the Victory of the Ruler Who Will Rise From Israel”
We see:
1. King Balak’s plan
2. The Lord’s plan

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. R. Kalkman

Texts:
Numbers 24:1–19
Numbers 22

In this life of sorrows, believers confess their trust in their Father!
1. How he is our Father
2. How he benefits us as our Father

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. G. Veurink

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 9
Psalm 90

In view of impending judgment, the Lord Jesus warns about the need for urgent repentance!
1. The time of grace
2. The certainty of judgment

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. G. Veurink

Texts:
Luke 13:6–9
Luke 12:54—13:5
Romans 2:1–11

The Lion of the tribe of Judah is the Lamb who was born in a manger
1. Judah’s name and Jesus’ humanity
2. Judah’s shame and Jesus’ humility
3. Judah’s fame and Jesus’ honour

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
Revelation 5:5
Genesis 49:8–12
Matthew 1:1–6

Behold, the Lord of all the earth is in control.
1. He sits among mountains
2. He sends out his chariots
3. His spirit will be at rest

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
Zechariah 6:1–8
Revelation 6:1—7:3