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Rev. Gossett continues our three-part exploration of the flood narrative by looking at how the Ark of Noah is like the holy temple, unpacking Genesis 7.

Rev. Lee continues our series through Genesis 1 - 11 with a sermon on Genesis 6-9-7-5. This is the first of three sermons on the flood.

Rev. Klompien from Preakness Valley United Reformed Church joins us and teaches from the Belgic Confession articles 4-6, -the Word God has given.-

Rev. David Klompien joins from Preakness Valley United Reformed Church to preach the word at Christ Reformed DC.

Rev. Lee continues our series and concludes the second section of Genesis with Genesis 6-1-8, -A Warning of Judgment to Come.-

Rev. Gossett continues our series through Genesis 1-11 considering how to read genealogies and how to see Christ in Genesis 4-17-5-32, -The Book of God's Elect.-

Rev. Gossett continues our series through Genesis 1-11 with -Death Through Sin- Cain and Abel- a sermon on Genesis 4-1-16.

Lord's Day 7 -https---threeforms.org-heidelberg-catechism--lords-day-7

Lord's Day 6-https---threeforms.org-heidelberg-catechism--lords-day-6

Rev. Lee continues our series through Genesis 1-11 considering the fall of mankind in Genesis 3 with -Good News for Recovering Rebels.-

PART II- Deliverance -Lord's Day 5 --12 Q. According to God's righteous judgment we deserve punishment both now and in eternity- how then can we escape this punishment and return to God's favor- - A. God requires that his justice be satisfied. Therefore the claims of this justice must be paid in full, either by ourselves or by another.--13 Q. Can we make this payment ourselves- - A. Certainly not. Actually, we increase our debt every day.--14 Q. Can another creature - any at all - pay this debt for us- - A. No. To begin with, God will not punish any other creature for what a human is guilty of. Furthermore, no mere creature can bear the weight of God's eternal wrath against sin and deliver others from it. --15 Q. What kind of mediator and deliverer should we look for then- - A. One who is a true and righteous man, yet more powerful than all creatures, that is, one who is also true God.

Rev. Lee teaches on the covenant of works in Genesis 2-4-15, in -Life and Death in the Garden.-

Lord's Day 3--Q. Did God create man so wicked and perverse---A. No.-God created man good1 and in his own image, -that is, in true righteousness and holiness,-so that he might-truly know God his creator,-love him with all his heart,-and live with God in eternal happiness,-for his praise and glory. --Q. Then where does man's corrupt nature come from---A. From the fall and disobedience of our first parents,-Adam and Eve, in Paradise.-This fall has so poisoned our nature-that we are all conceived and born in sin.--Q. But are we so corrupt-that we are totally unable to do any good-and inclined toward all evil---A. Yes,-unless we are born again-by the Spirit of God.

Rev. Gossett preaches Psalm 90 in the New year on How an eternal perspective gives a wise heart. Listen to -Numbering our Days in the New Year.-

1. Q. What is your only comfort in life and in death---A. That I am not my own, but belong-body and soul, in life and in death to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.--He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood,-and has delivered me from the tyranny of the devil. He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven- in fact, all things must work together for my salvation.--Because I belong to him, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, also assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him.--2. Q. How many things must you know to live and die in the joy of this comfort---A. Three--first, how great my sin and misery are--second, how I am delivered from all my sins and misery--third, how I am to thank God for such deliverance.

Titus 2-11-14, 3-3-8--For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works...--For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 14--35 Q. What does it mean that he -was conceived by the Holy Spirit-and born of the virgin Mary--- - A. That the eternal Son of God, who is and remains true and eternal God, took to himself, through the working of the Holy Spirit, from the flesh and blood of the virgin Mary, a true human nature so that he might also become David's true descendant, like his brothers in all things except for sin.--36 Q. How does the holy conception and birth of Christ benefit you- -- A. He is our mediator and, in God's sight, he covers with his innocence and perfect holiness my sin, in which I was conceived.

Rev. Lee begins a two part series on Lord's Day 14 from the Heidelberg Catechism as we consider Christmas from the catechism.

Rev. Lee begins our Christmas series through the pastoral epistles. --1 Timothy 1-8-17--Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.---I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.-

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Please subscribe to -The Word,- our podcast on Apple and Spotify. We'll be leaving SermonAudio soon- --Apple- -https---podcasts.apple.com-us-podcast-the-word-id1538253251--Spotify--https---open.spotify.com-show-7zhjuQzZJQ8lQoo2loflTM-si-DmI1n3vbS4KsTYMnhcICHw--Titus 3-1-8--Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.

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Please subscribe to -The Word,- our podcast on Apple and Spotify. We'll be leaving SermonAudio soon- --Apple- -https---podcasts.apple.com-us-podcast-the-word-id1538253251 --Spotify--https---open.spotify.com-show-7zhjuQzZJQ8lQoo2loflTM-si-DmI1n3vbS4KsTYMnhcICHw--Titus 2- --But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. Bondservants are to be submissive to their own masters in everything- they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.

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Please subscribe to -The Word,- our podcast on Apple and Spotify. We'll be leaving SermonAudio soon- --Apple- -https---podcasts.apple.com-us-podcast-the-word-id1538253251--Spotify--https---open.spotify.com-show-7zhjuQzZJQ8lQoo2loflTM-si-DmI1n3vbS4KsTYMnhcICHw--Titus 2 --But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. Bondservants are to be submissive to their own masters in everything- they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.

Please subscribe to -The Word,- our podcast on Apple and Spotify. We'll be leaving SermonAudio soon- --Apple- -https---podcasts.apple.com-us-podcast-the-word-id1538253251--Spotify--https---open.spotify.com-show-7zhjuQzZJQ8lQoo2loflTM-si-DmI1n3vbS4KsTYMnhcICHw --https---threeforms.org-the-belgic-confession--33--We believe that our good God, mindful of our crudeness and weakness, has ordained sacraments for us to seal his promises in us, to pledge his good will and grace toward us, and also to nourish and sustain our faith.--He has added these to the Word of the gospel to represent better to our external senses both what he enables us to understand by his Word and what he does inwardly in our hearts, confirming in us the salvation he imparts to us. --For they are visible signs and seals of something internal and invisible, by means of which God works in us through the power of the Holy Spirit. So they are not empty and hollow signs to fool and deceive us, for their truth is Jesus Christ, without whom they would be nothing.--Moreover, we are satisfied with the number of sacraments that Christ our Master has ordained for us. There are only two- the sacrament of baptism and the Holy Supper of Jesus Christ.

Please subscribe to -The Word,- our podcast on Apple and Spotify. We'll be leaving SermonAudio soon- --Apple- -https---podcasts.apple.com-us-podcast-the-word-id1538253251--Spotify--https---open.spotify.com-show-7zhjuQzZJQ8lQoo2loflTM-si-DmI1n3vbS4KsTYMnhcICHw--Titus 2- --For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

Please subscribe to -The Word,- our podcast on Apple and Spotify. We'll be leaving SermonAudio soon- --Apple- -https---podcasts.apple.com-us-podcast-the-word-id1538253251--Spotify--https---open.spotify.com-show-7zhjuQzZJQ8lQoo2loflTM-si-DmI1n3vbS4KsTYMnhcICHw --https---threeforms.org-the-belgic-confession--32--We also believe that-although it is useful and good-for those who govern the churches-to establish and set up-a certain order among themselves-for maintaining the body of the church,-they ought always to guard against deviating-from what Christ,-our only Master,-has ordained-for us.--Therefore we reject all human innovations-and all laws imposed on us,-in our worship of God,-which bind and force our consciences-in any way.--So we accept only what is proper-to maintain harmony and unity-and to keep all in obedience-to God.--To that end excommunication,-with all it involves,-according to the Word of God,-is required.

Please subscribe to -The Word,- our podcast on Apple and Spotify. We'll be leaving SermonAudio soon---Apple- -https---podcasts.apple.com-us-podcast-the-word-id1538253251--Spotify--https---open.spotify.com-show-7zhjuQzZJQ8lQoo2loflTM-si-DmI1n3vbS4KsTYMnhcICHw--https---biblia.com-books-esv-Tt1.5-16-This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you- if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.-For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for shameful gain what they ought not to teach. One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, -Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.- This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of people who turn away from the truth.

Please subscribe to -The Word,- our podcast on Apple and Spotify. We'll be leaving SermonAudio soon---Apple- -https---podcasts.apple.com-us-podcast-the-word-id1538253251--Spotify--https---open.spotify.com-show-7zhjuQzZJQ8lQoo2loflTM-si-DmI1n3vbS4KsTYMnhcICHw--Titus 1-1 - 5--Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior---To Titus, my true child in a common faith---Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.--This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you

Please subscribe to -The Word,- our podcast on Apple and Spotify. We'll be leaving SermonAudio soon---Apple- -https---podcasts.apple.com-us-podcast-the-word-id1538253251--Spotify--https---open.spotify.com-show-7zhjuQzZJQ8lQoo2loflTM-si-DmI1n3vbS4KsTYMnhcICHw--Belgic Confession, Article 31--https---threeforms.org-the-belgic-confession--31--We believe that this true church ought to be governed according to the spiritual order that our Lord has taught us in his Word. There should be ministers or pastors to preach the Word of God and administer the sacraments. There should also be elders and deacons, along with the pastors, to make up the council of the church. --By this means true religion is preserved- true doctrine is able to take its course- and evil men are corrected spiritually and held in check, so that also the poor and all the afflicted may be helped and comforted according to their need. By this means everything will be done well and in good order in the church, when such men are elected who are faithful and are chosen according to the rule that Paul gave to Timothy.

Belgic 30- The Government of the Church--https---threeforms.org-the-belgic-confession--30--We believe that this true church ought to be governed according to the spiritual order that our Lord has taught us in his Word. There should be ministers or pastors to preach the Word of God and administer the sacraments. There should also be elders and deacons, along with the pastors, to make up the council of the church. --By this means true religion is preserved- true doctrine is able to take its course- and evil men are corrected spiritually and held in check, so that also the poor and all the afflicted may be helped and comforted according to their need. By this means everything will be done well and in good order in the church, when such men are elected who are faithful and are chosen according to the rule that Paul gave to Timothy.

Psalm 72--Of Solomon.--Give the king your justice, O God,- and your righteousness to the royal son--May he judge your people with righteousness,- and your poor with justice--Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people,- and the hills, in righteousness--May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,- give deliverance to the children of the needy,- and crush the oppressor--May they fear you while the sun endures,- and as long as the moon, throughout all generations--May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass,- like showers that water the earth--In his days may the righteous flourish,- and peace abound, till the moon be no more--May he have dominion from sea to sea,- and from the River to the ends of the earth--May desert tribes bow down before him,- and his enemies lick the dust--May the kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands- render him tribute--may the kings of Sheba and Seba- bring gifts--May all kings fall down before him,- all nations serve him--For he delivers the needy when he calls,- the poor and him who has no helper.-He has pity on the weak and the needy,- and saves the lives of the needy.-From oppression and violence he redeems their life,- and precious is their blood in his sight.-Long may he live-- may gold of Sheba be given to him--May prayer be made for him continually,- and blessings invoked for him all the day--May there be abundance of grain in the land-- on the tops of the mountains may it wave-- may its fruit be like Lebanon--and may people blossom in the cities- like the grass of the field--May his name endure forever...

Psalm 71-14-16--But I will hope continually- and will praise you yet more and more.-My mouth will tell of your righteous acts,- of your deeds of salvation all the day,- for their number is past my knowledge.-With the mighty deeds of the Lord God I will come-- I will remind them of your righteousness, yours alone.

Belgic Confession, Article 29- -The Marks of a True Church---https---threeforms.org-the-belgic-confession--29--The true church can be recognized if it has the following marks- The church engages in the pure preaching of the gospel- it makes use of the pure administration of the sacraments as Christ instituted them- it practices church discipline for correcting faults. --In short, it governs itself according to the pure Word of God, rejecting all things contrary to it and holding Jesus Christ as the only Head.-

Belgic Confession, Article 28--https---threeforms.org-the-belgic-confession--28---We believe that since this holy assembly and congregation is the gathering of those who are saved and there is no salvation apart from it, no one ought to withdraw from it, -content to be by himself, regardless of his status or condition. But all people are obliged to join and unite with it, keeping the unity of the church by submitting to its instruction and discipline, by bending their necks under the yoke of Jesus Christ, and by serving to build up one another,-according to the gifts God has given them as members of each other in the same body...-

Psalm 70--To the choirmaster. Of David, for the memorial offering.--Make haste, O God, to deliver me-- O Lord, make haste to help me--Let them be put to shame and confusion- who seek my life--Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor- who delight in my hurt--Let them turn back because of their shame- who say, -Aha, Aha---May all who seek you- rejoice and be glad in you--May those who love your salvation- say evermore, -God is great---But I am poor and needy-- hasten to me, O God--You are my help and my deliverer-- O Lord, do not delay-

Psalm 69--https---www.biblegateway.com-passage--search-ps-69-version-ESV---Answer me, O Lord, for your steadfast love is good-- according to your abundant mercy, turn to me.-Hide not your face from your servant,- for I am in distress- make haste to answer me.-Draw near to my soul, redeem me-- ransom me because of my enemies--

Belgic Confession, Article 27- -The Holy, Catholic Church---https---threeforms.org-the-belgic-confession--27--We believe and confess one single catholic or universal church - a holy congregation and gathering of true Christian believers, awaiting their entire salvation in Jesus Christ being washed by his blood, and sanctified and sealed by the Holy Spirit. This church has existed from the beginning of the world and will last until the end, as appears from the fact that Christ is eternal King who cannot be without subjects...