Redeemer Canadian Reformed Church (at Winnipeg)

As Christians we should expect to suffer in this life.
Peter tells us:
- Don't be surprised at the fiery trial that comes upon you.
- Rejoice when you are allowed to suffer for Christ's sake.
- Entrust your souls to your faithful Creator.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
1 Peter 4:12–19
Malachi 3:1–5

Series:
1 Peter

God calls us to come and partake in the supper of our Lord.
We'll consider:
- The urgent call to come and partake.
- The expectation that we will be properly dressed.
- The joy of sharing in a foretaste of the supper of the Lamb.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 30
Matthew 22:1–14
Revelation 19:6–9

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

Because the end is near, we are to live our lives to God's glory.
Living to the glory of God involves:
- Loving one another deeply.
- Serving one another faithfully.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
1 Peter 4:7–11
1 Peter 4:1–11

Series:
1 Peter

By baptism the Lord signifies his promise to wash us.
Baptism signifies:
- The washing away of our sins.
- The renewal of our lives.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 26
Exodus 14
1 Corinthians 10:1–13

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

God has put eternity in our hearts so that we might seek out his promises about the future.
We'll see how the light of eternity shines on:
- The hour of our death.
- The darkness of the grave.
- The misery of our lives.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 22
Ecclesiastes 3:1–15
1 Corinthians 15:35–49

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

Live not for your human passions, but for the will of God.
To live this way we need:
- To arm ourselves with Christ's way of thinking.
- To expect pressure and ridicule from the world.
- To live with the end in view.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
1 Peter 4:1–6
1 Peter 4:1–11

Series:
1 Peter

As God's people we believe one holy catholic Christian church.
We'll consider:
- What the church is.
- What our role is.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 21
Matthew 16:13–20
1 Timothy 3:14–16
Romans 12:9–21

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

By going into heaven and sitting down at the right hand of God, Christ assures us that we may share in the benefits of his glorious triumph.
We'll consider:
- How Christ walked the pathway from suffering to glory.
- How Christ proclaimed victory over demonic spirits.
- How our baptism assures us that we may share in Christ's triumph.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
1 Peter 3:18–22
1 Peter 3:13–22
Genesis 6:1–8
2 Peter 2:4–10

Jesus Christ is seated on the throne at God's right hand, ruling as victorious King.
We'll consider:
- King Jesus' authority.
- King Jesus' blessings.
- King Jesus' return.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 19
Acts 2:22–41

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

Christ's ascension into heaven has glorious results for us children of God.
It means:
- That Satan can no longer accuse us before God's throne.
- That Christ now intercedes for us before the Father.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Romans 8:33–34
Job 1:1–12
Romans 8:28–39
Revelation 12

Series:
Romans