The Christian has true faith but needs help overcoming his unbelief. - The character of true faith. - The struggle with unbelief. - The only source of help.
Time: Afternoon
Minister: Rev. Carl Van Dam
Texts: Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 7 Mark 9:14–32
As our scapegoat Christ bore our sins in order to restore us to righteousness and life. We'll see: - How Christ as our scapegoat bore our sins. - How we are restored to righteousness and life.
The Lord commands Moses to recount Israel's journey from Egypt to the Promised land. We'll see how the Lord: - Provides lessons from their travels. - Gives encouragement for their conquest.
God's overwhelming mercy, power and providence make God's people give Him cascading praise. - Admiration praise. - Adoration praise. - Proclamation praise.
Paul teaches us to pray that we may experience all Christ's spiritual benefits in our lives. We are to pray that God: - May strengthen us with his Spirit. - May empower us to grasp Christ's love. - May enable us to glorify him.