Advertise on podcast: Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian

Who is Jesus? Mark 10:46–11:11 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these eighteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus is the Son of Man, the Son of David, the forever-King. This devotional explores the dual narrative of Mark 10:46-11:11, contrasting the spiritual sight of blind Bartimaeus with the physical sight but spiritual blindness of the surrounding crowd. The central message emphasizes that true faith involves recognizing Jesus as the Son of David and the eternal King, rather than merely participating in a frenzy of praise without understanding. By drawing parallels to Job's insistence upon beholding Christ, Pastor illustrates genuine repentance and trust in Christ's power and mercy. The passage culminates in Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, where He is presented not just as a political figure, but as the King, Who is the ultimate Temple and Ransom for many. The sermon concludes with a pastoral exhortation to seek the sight and life that only Christ provides, urging believers to see Him, and follow Him, as their Savior and King.

In order to develop the righteous character and conduct that a king must have, he needs teachability, blamelessness, humble self-awareness, contrition about his sin, and consistent reverence.

For our glorious calling, Christians have been given a grace as big as Jesus, which He applies through His ordinances, including the ministry, especially of the Word.

Private masses, or receiving this sacrament by a priest, or any other, alone; as likewise the denial of the cup to the people; worshipping the elements, the lifting them up, or carrying them about for adoration, and the reserving them for any pretended religious use, are all contrary to the nature of this sacrament, and to the institution of Christ.

For our glorious calling, Christians have been given a grace as big as Jesus, which He applies through His ordinances, including the ministry, especially of the Word.

The Lord Himself attends His Word in His servant's mouth.

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 71—especially explaining how we can't even repent without help, so we need Christ to be our King. Q71. Why do you need Christ as a king? Because I am weak and helpless. The lesson explains that Christ is needed as King, because humanity is inherently weak and helpless. It explains that Christ fulfills His kingly office by subduing believers to himself, ruling and defending them, and defeating their enemies. The text emphasizes that apart from Christ, human intentions are evil and individuals lack the strength to achieve righteousness or overcome sin, Satan, and death. Therefore, salvation and obedience are entirely dependent on divine grace rather than human effort. The central message is that without Christ as King, humanity would perish, but God has provided His Son to meet this critical need.

Any of us, and especially kings, must remember that righteousness is what we need the most.

Any of us, and especially kings, must remember that righteousness is what we need the most.

For our glorious calling, Christians have been given a grace as big as Jesus, which He applies through His ordinances, including the ministry, especially of the Word.

The Lord Jesus hath, in this ordinance, appointed his ministers to declare his word of institution to the people, to pray, and bless the elements of bread and wine, and thereby to set them apart from a common to an holy use; and to take and break the bread, to take the cup, and (they communicating also themselves) to give both to the communicants; but to none who are not then present in the congregation.

God's Word is prophetic, powerful, and preparatory.

God's Word is prophetic, powerful, and preparatory.

For our glorious calling, Christians have been given a grace as big as Jesus, which He applies through His ordinances, including the ministry, especially of the Word

Who is good enough to go to heaven? Mark 10:17–31 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these fifteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christ's goodness is the only goodness good enough to bring us into the kingdom. This devotional examines the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler to distinguish between superficial religious effort and true saving faith. The central argument posits that the man's failure stems not merely from his attachment to wealth, but from a fundamental misunderstanding of Jesus' divinity and the depth of God's law, which requires holiness of the heart rather than merely external compliance. The text contrasts the man's sorrow over losing possessions with the Christian's gratitude for gaining everything in Christ, challenging the common assumption that material prosperity or personal sacrifice constitutes spiritual merit. The message urges hearers to recognize their own spiritual poverty and rely entirely on the sufficiency of Christ. The tone is convicting yet pastoral, emphasizing that true salvation is found in knowing Jesus as Yahweh and resting in the grace that provides all spiritual riches.