Those who have received much mercy, must in turn be merciful people. We who were once lost must have a profound love for those who are still lost. That love ought to show itself in a desire to speak of Jesus Christ to those who do not know Him.

The church will experience persecution and that persecution can lead to discouragement. But Psalm 2 is a Psalm that should encourage the people of God for it reminds us that we have a King who reigns over all.

The church is the gathering of those who confess Jesus Christ. Our confession of Jesus Christ must show itself in a submission to apostolic doctrine, fervent fellowship, and prayer and praise.

“I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.”

Biblical and referent worship. We are a confessional church that preaches the Bible from a historic, reformed theology perspective.

When the people of God are distressed, pray to the God of heaven.

After Peter preaches, he calls the people to respond to the preaching by repenting and being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. The Lord promises abundant blessing to those who call upon His name and respond in faith to the preaching.

The person is happy who delights in God’s law. Let us resolve, by the grace of God, to delight in the word of God.

One of the central duties of the church is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. This duty is demonstrated in Peter preaching repentance and faith in Christ from the Scriptures.

Preparation for renewal of covenant of communicant membership.