Covenant Protestant Reformed Fellowship
Ballymena
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 18 September, 2005
"The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth
between the cherubims; let the earth be moved" (Ps. 99:1)
Morning Service - 11:00 AM
The Ark of the Covenant (4)
The Fall of Jericho
Joshua 6
I. The Wonderful Events
II. The Significance of the Ark
III. The Faith of God's People
Psalms: 136:13-26; 17:8-15; 44:1-8; 68:1-6
Evening Service - 6:00 PM
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Heidelberg Catechism; Lord's Day 52; James 1
I. The Source of Temptation
II. The Results of Yielding to Temptation
Psalms: 115:1-10; 18:1-7; 19:9-14; 119:33-40
CPRF website: www.cprf.co.uk
Quotes to Consider:
Homer C. Hoeksema on Joshua 6: "It is obvious that the entire significance of the marching centers and culminates in the ark of the covenant, which undoubtedly symbolized that Jehovah himself was in the midst, and that he was marching in the midst of his people as they went around the city" (Unfolding Covenant History, vol. 4, pp. 288-289).
Matthew Henry on Joshua 6: "One of these days must needs be a sabbath day, and the Jews say that it was the last, but this is not certain; however, if he that appointed them to rest on the other sabbath days appointed them to walk on this, that was sufficient to justify them in it; he never intended to bind himself by his own laws, but that when he pleased he might dispense with them ... And, besides, the law of the sabbath forbids our own work, which is servile and secular, but this which they did was a religious act. It is certainly no breach of the sabbath rest to do the sabbath work, for the sake of which the rest was instituted; and what is the sabbath work but to attend the ark in all its motions?"
Announcements (subject to God's Will):
A radio debate on amillennialism vs. preterism between Prof. Engelsma and Don Preston will take place tonight, at 7-8 PM U.S. Central time. The program will be archived for those unable to listen live.
Catechism: Monday at 7 PM with the Campbells at the manse. Tuesday at 7 PM at the Murrays. Hamills to be arranged.
Bible Study on church polity continues this week Wednesday at 8 PM at the manse. Last week we saw the biblical and confessional material on the church, defined the area of our study and underscored its importance. This week we will continue to look at the various forms of church government.
The Reformed Witness Hour next Lord’s Day, 18 September (8:30-9:00 AM, on Gospel 846MW) is entitled "Relief from the Burden of Sin" (Ps. 119:11).
Upcoming Lectures:
Friday, 30 September, in Aberdeen on "The Synod of Dordt"
Tuesday, 11 October, in Limerick on "The Blessed Virgin Mary"
Friday, 4 November, in S. Wales on "The Apostolicity of the Church"
Last Week’s Offerings: £547.55. Donations: £35 (tapes).
PRC News: Loveland will call from a trio of Revs. A. Brummel (South Holland, IL), Rev. Key (Hull, IA), and Rev. Laning (Hope, MI). Edgerton has a trio of Revs. Bruinsma (Kalamazoo, MI), Rev. Houck (Peace, IL), and Candidate Marcus.
Encouraging Quotes:
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