Redeemer Canadian Reformed Church (at Winnipeg)

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

God has given us a wondrous salvation not by works but by faith in Christ alone. Our salvation is:- By grace alone.- In Christ alone.- Through faith alone.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Galatians 3:10–14Galatians 3:1–14Series:Galatians

The parable of the Good Samaritan is more than an example, it is a picture of our salvation that ought to inspire us.- A law that breaks us.- A law keeper that saves us.- A law that therefore inspires us.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. John YsingaTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 40Luke 10:25–37Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

Prayer turns Hannah's problem into praise proving that God hears his people and provides for their needs.- A personal problem.- From prayer to peace.- Passionate praise.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. John YsingaTexts:1 Samuel 1:1—2:11Series:1 Samuel

God calls us to honour his holy name by being faithful to our promises.We'll see:- How breaking our promises is a misuse of God's holy name.- How we are to keep our promises to the glory of God's name.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 37Deuteronomy 23:21–23Nehemiah 5:1–13Matthew 5:33–37Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.We'll consider: - The sin of pride.- The call to humble submission.- The promise of God's gracious care.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:1 Peter 5:5–71 Peter 5:1–7Philippians 2:1–11Series:1 Peter

In the second commandment God teaches us to show forth our thankfulness by how we worship him.We'll see:- That we are to worship him as the living God.- Who makes himself known through his living Word.- So that we and our children may be his living people.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 35Isaiah 41:1–20Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

To live redeemed and renewed lives we need to undergo a radical change of heart.We'll consider:- What the unconverted heart looks like.- The changes we undergo in our conversion.- How God works this new life in us.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 33Ephesians 4:17–32

As we travel through life, the LORD teaches us to "fear not," for he is with us.We're called:- To remember our position.- To realize God's protection.- To reside in God's presence.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Isaiah 43:1–7Isaiah 43:1–21Series:Isaiah

Heaven is opened and closed to us by the keys of the kingdom of heaven.We'll consider:- Christ's call to truly hear the preaching of the gospel.- Christ's call to faithfully exercise church discipline.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 31Luke 8:4–21Matthew 18:10–18Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

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:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:1 Peter 4:12–19Malachi 3:1–5Series: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:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 30Matthew 22:1–14Revelation 19:6–9Series: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:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:1 Peter 4:7–111 Peter 4:1–11Series: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:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 26Exodus 141 Corinthians 10:1–13Series: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:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 22Ecclesiastes 3:1–151 Corinthians 15:35–49Series: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:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:1 Peter 4:1–61 Peter 4:1–11Series: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:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 21Matthew 16:13–201 Timothy 3:14–16Romans 12:9–21Series: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:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:1 Peter 3:18–221 Peter 3:13–22Genesis 6:1–82 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:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 19Acts 2:22–41Series: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:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Romans 8:33–34Job 1:1–12Romans 8:28–39Revelation 12Series:Romans

The Chief Shepherd of the flock cares for us by means of office-bearers.We'll see that:- Office-bearers are to be instruments of the Shepherd.- We are called to humbly submit to the Shepherd.- Our Shepherd does care for us.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:1 Peter 5:1–7John 10:1–161 Peter 4:12–19Series:1 Peter

Commit your whole life to God's service.You are:- To offer your bodies as living sacrifices to God.- Not to conform to the ways of the world.- But to be transformed by the renewing of your minds.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Romans 12:1–2Romans 6:1–14Romans 12:1–8Series:Romans

Jesus' resurrection produces a dramatic change in the heart and life of his disciple Thomas.We'll consider:- Thomas' doubt.- Thomas' confession.- Christ's call.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 20:24–31John 20:19–31Series:John

Christ's resurrection transforms the lives of all who believe in him.We'll see:- How Mary was blinded by sorrow at Christ's death.- How Mary was transformed by Christ's resurrection.- How Mary served as a witness so that we might believe.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 20:11–18John 16:16–24John 20:1–18Series:John

Christ showed forth his sacrificial love in the words he spoke to his mother Mary from the cross.In these words, we see Jesus' devotion:- To his heavenly Father.- To his earthly mother.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 19:25–27Luke 2:25–35John 19:16–30Series:John

Christ came into this world not just to share our humanity, but also to transform it.We'll consider:- How Christ came to be one of us.- How Christ came to transform us.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 14Hebrews 2:10–18Series:The Heidelberg Catechism

As the climax of his ministry draws near, Jesus proclaims, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified."We'll consider:- What it means that Jesus' hour has come.- How it was that Jesus was glorified.- The call for us to be sons of light.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:John 12:20–36John 7:25–31John 12:12–19Series:John

As Christians we have been anointed by the Holy Spirit so we can serve as Christ's image-bearers.We're called to serve as:- Prophets.- Priests.- Kings.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 12Luke 3:21–22Luke 4:16–21Acts 10:34–38Series:The Heidelberg Catechism