Redeemer Canadian Reformed Church (at Winnipeg)

Christ Our Head Governs All At God's Right Hand!- Governor of All.- Head of the Church.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Adrian TamsTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 19Ephesians 1:15–23Ephesians 4:1–16Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.We'll consider:- The warning not to put our confidence in our own achievements.- The call to know God and delight in his wondrous works.- The assurance that God will help us in this by his Spirit.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Jeremiah 9:23–24Jeremiah 91 Corinthians 1:18–31Series:Jeremiah

Christ went up into heaven as our great High Priest, who showers blessings upon us.We'll see how Christ:- Went up into heaven as our High Priest.- Showers blessings upon us.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 18Luke 24:36–53Romans 8:28–39Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

God is able to convert the most unlikely of sinners and use them as his chosen instruments in the cause of the gospel.We'll see:- God's power in converting anyone he chooses.- The change God works in a converted person's life.- How God uses converted people in the cause of the gospel.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Acts 9:1–22John 3:1–8Acts 8:1–3Series:Acts

Son of Encouragement: the making of a missionary.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Eric WatkinsTexts:Acts 4:32–37Acts 4Series:Acts

Christ died in order to give us life.Through his death Christ:- Restores us to life again.- Grants us a life that never ends.- Allows us to share in new life already now.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 161 Corinthians 15:50–581 Thessalonians 4:13–18Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

When speaking about his departure, Jesus comforts his disciples by promising to send another Helper, the Holy Spirit.We'll see:- When the Spirit came.- How the Spirit teaches us all things.- How the Spirit brings us true peace.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 14:25–27John 14Acts 2:1–4Series:John

Christ bore God's wrath against our sins so that we might inherit his blessings.We'll consider:- What we deserved.- How Christ suffered.- Why we're blessed.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 15Exodus 10:21—11:10Matthew 27:45–54Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

Behold, your sinless Brother!- An Unprecedented Man.- An Unprecedented Miracle.- An Unprecedented Mediator.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Adrian TamsTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 14Psalm 24Hebrews 2:14–18Hebrews 4:14—5:10Hebrews 7:23–28Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

The Good Shepherd ensures that you, his sheep, will be taken care of.He provides under-shepherds:- Who love him.- Who follow him.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 21:15–19John 10:7–15John 21:1–14Series:John

As God's children we confess that God's only begotten Son is our Sovereign Lord.We'll consider:- Christ's identity.- Christ's authority.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 13Luke 9:18–36Colossians 1:15–23Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

Christ's new day is dawning, and so he calls us to live as children of light.Paul calls us:- To wake up.- To clean up.- To dress up.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Romans 13:11–14Matthew 24:36–44Ephesians 5:1–21Series:Romans

The Why, the What, and the How of Prayer.- Why do we pray?- How do we pray?- What do we pray for?Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Dathan PleiterTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 45Matthew 7:7–11James 5:13–20Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

In cursing the fig tree, Christ judges the fruitless and faithless.- Why Christ cursed the fig tree.- How Christ cursed the fig tree.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Dathan PleiterTexts:Matthew 21:18–22Matthew 21:12–17Matthew 21:28–46Series:Matthew

Christ has anointed us with his Spirit so that we can image him.We'll consider:- What anointing is.- Our anointing as prophets.- Our anointing as priests.- Our anointing as kings.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 12Acts 10:34–481 Peter 2:4–12Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

God teaches us how we are to pray for his blessing over our crops and labour.He teaches us:- Not to pray for either poverty or riches.- But to pray for our daily bread.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Proverbs 30:7–9Psalm 1281 Timothy 6:6–21Series:Proverbs

Fellowship with the light displaces the darkness.- The Light.- The Lie.- The Lightlings.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Adrian TamsTexts:1 John 1:5–7John 3:16–21Series:1 John

Put your confidence in the only Saviour, Jesus.- Our salvation depends completely on Jesus.- Our confidence must be focused solely on Jesus.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 11Acts 4:1–22Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

As church we may confess that Jesus Christ has risen from the dead.This confession: - Is supported by the evidence in the tomb.- Is confirmed by the testimony of the Scriptures.- Is the basis for our faith and hope in Christ.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 20:1–9John 20Series:John

Near the end of his terrible sufferings on the cross, Christ cried out, "I thirst."We'll see:- Why Christ thirsted.- Why we never need to thirst.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 19:28–29John 19:12–37Series:John

God calls us to know him as triune God.We'll see:- God's revelation.- God's promises.- God's call.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 8Isaiah 55Matthew 28:16–20Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

God uses the high priest of the old covenant to serve the redemptive work of Christ.We'll see:- How the work of Christ is opposed.- How the death of Christ is proposed.- How the victory of Christ is exposed.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 11:45–53John 8:31–47Series:John

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.We'll see:- The need for faith.- The source of faith.- The focus of our faith.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 7Mark 9:14–29Romans 10:1–17Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

The Mediator Must Be True God!- To bear God's wrath.- To obtain righteousness and life.- To restore righteousness and life.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Adrian TamsTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 6John 1:29–34John 10Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

Jesus offers living water to whoever comes to seek satisfaction in life from him.We'll consider:- The desperate plight of the Samaritan woman.- The satisfaction Christ offers to whoever finds life in him.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 4:10–14Jeremiah 2:1–13John 4:1–30Series:John

God requires a payment for sin for us to be restored to his favour.We'll consider:- The inadequacy of animal sacrifices.- The sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice.- The need to present ourselves as living sacrifices.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 5Leviticus 1:1–9Hebrews 10:1–10Mark 12:28–34Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

Jesus gave the Jews a sign to prove that he had authority to cleanse the temple.We'll see:- Why Jesus cleansed the temple.- What sign Jesus gave to prove his authority to do so.- How Jesus withheld himself from those following him.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 2:12–25Malachi 3:1–5Series:John

God created us able to glorify him, but we rebelled and became corrupt and unable to do any good without the Spirit of God.We'll consider: - How God created man good.- How sin has corrupted us.- How the Spirit renews us so we can glorify God.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 3Psalm 8Ephesians 4:17–32Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 1Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 2Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 3Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

By changing the water into wine, Jesus reveals his glory to call his disciples into a deeper faith in him.We'll see:- Jesus' sign - changing water to wine.- Jesus' glory - provider of abundant joy.- Jesus' call - to believe in him.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 2:1–11Amos 9:11–15Series:John

Our God uses his law to teach us to seek the comfort of the Gospel.- His will.- His judgment.- His way of salvation.Time:AfternoonMinister:Dr. A.J. PolTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 2Galatians 2:11–21Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

Jesus teaches us what it means to be his disciples.To be Jesus' disciple you need:- To believe the testimony about him.- To commit to following him.- To witness of him.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 1:35–51Genesis 28:10–22John 1:19–34Series:John

Our only comfort in life and death is that we belong to our faithful Saviour Jesus Christ.Our comfort comes from:- The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.- The love of God (the Father).- The fellowship of the Holy Spirit.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1Romans 8Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

John introduces Jesus to us the Word made flesh, who came to make us children of God.We'll consider:- Who the Word is.- Why the Word came.Time:MorningTexts:John 1:1–18Genesis 1:1–5Exodus 33:18–23Series:John

Our Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us To Pray To The Father For Forgiveness.We'll consider:- The need for forgiveness.- The gift of forgiveness.- The fruit of forgiveness.Time:EveningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 51Leviticus 4:27—5:61 John 1:5—2:2Colossians 3:12–17Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

Better bread without butter than bread without blessing!Christ teaches us to ask God's blessing over...- Our care- Our labour- His giftsTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Adrian TamsTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 50Psalm 37Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

Clean and unclean food demonstrates our Holy God's desire for our holiness!- Shared holiness- Daily holiness- Ultimate holinessTime:MorningMinister:Rev. Adrian TamsTexts:Leviticus 11Mark 7:14–22Series:Leviticus

The Lord Jesus teaches us to pray for obedience to his Father's will.In the third petition we pray:- To know God's will.- To deny our own will.- To obey God's will.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 49Matthew 16:21–28Matthew 25:14–30Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

Let us be fully committed to Jesus, who is fully committed to us!- The offer of commitment.- The cost of commitment.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Adrian TamsTexts:Luke 14:25–35Luke 14:12–24Series:Luke

In the midst of sin, trials, and death, Paul encourages us not to lose heart.We are not to lose heart because:- Our inner self is being renewed day by day.- Our troubles are preparing us for an eternal weight of glory.- Our eyes are fixed on what is unseen and eternal.Time:EveningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:2 Corinthians 4:16–182 Corinthians 4:1—5:10Series:2 Corinthians

The church sincerely and fervently prays for God's kingdom to come.- Our Father, rule over us.- Rule over your enemies, too.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. James SlaaTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 48Psalm 122Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

As an infant, Jesus Christ receives royal honour.- In spite of King Herod.- In fulfillment of prophecy.- In the midst of unbelief.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. James SlaaTexts:Matthew 2:1–12Micah 5Series:Matthew

A great company of angels proclaims the good news of Jesus' birth to the shepherds of Bethlehem. In doing so:- They proclaim peace to men.- They give glory to God.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Luke 2:13–14Luke 2:1–20Series:Luke

In the first petition Christ teaches us to pray, "Hallowed be your name."We'll consider:- How we are to glorify God in our words.- How we are to glorify God in our works.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 471 Chronicles 29Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

Isaiah proclaims the glad tidings, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given."He prophesies of the Messianic King coming:- To bring light.- To bring peace.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Isaiah 7:10–17Isaiah 9:1–7Matthew 4:12–17John 1:1–14Series:Isaiah

We Pray To Someone We Know!- He reigns in heaven.- He is near as our Father.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Adrian TamsTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 46Acts 17:16–34Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

Put on the full armour of God so that we can take our stand against the devil's schemes.Paul teaches us that:- We are fighting a spiritual battle.- We need to put on divine armour.- We are to seek our refuge in God.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Ephesians 6:10–20Series:Ephesians

The Lord Jesus teaches us how to pray. We are: - To come as we are.- To come with our needs.- To come with confidence.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 45Psalm 142Luke 11:1–13Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

God gives a sign - that a virgin would conceive and bear a son and call his name Immanuel - to teach us that he is with us.We'll see that: - This sign is given in response to unbelief.- This sign is fulfilled to strengthen faith.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Isaiah 7:10–17Isaiah 7:1–172 Kings 16:1–9Matthew 1:18–25Series:Isaiah

The apostle Paul exhorts Timothy to fulfil his ministry in all faithfulness.Paul calls Timothy:- To preach the word.- To persevere through suffering.- To prepare for the final day.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:2 Timothy 4:1–8Series:2 Timothy

In a world filled with falsehood, the LORD calls us his children to love the truth. We'll consider:- How easy for us it is to sin through lying and deceit.- How Christ has redeemed us by confessing the truth.- How we're called to love and speak the truth.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 43Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

When faced with sexual temptations, God calls us to live pure and holy lives.We'll consider:- The temptation to sin.- The consequences of giving into temptation. - The blessings of living pure and holy lives.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 41Genesis 39:1–102 Samuel 11:1–172 Samuel 11:26–27Series:The Heidelberg Catechism