This devotional examines Heidelberg Catechism Question 82 regarding the exclusion of unrepentant individuals from the Lord's Supper. The text emphasizes that admitting those who openly reject God's discipline profanes the covenant and invites divine wrath upon the congregation. By citing passages such as 1 Corinthians and Matthew 18, the sermon outlines the biblical mandate for church discipline to protect the integrity of the faith community. However, the primary objective of this exclusion is not condemnation but the restoration of the sinner through repentance and reconciliation. Ultimately, the practice serves as a means of grace aimed at bringing wayward believers back to a right relationship with Christ.
13 Sept 2026
Don't Trade Eternity
The sermon contrasts the temporary blessings given to Ishmael with the eternal covenant promises passed down through Isaac, emphasizing that God faithfully fulfills His word despite human circumstances. The narrative of Esau selling his birthright for a meal serves as a warning against trading eternal spiritual inheritance for immediate worldly gratification. By highlighting the miraculous nature of the Messianic line and the urgency of the times, the message urges listeners to recognize the preciousness of salvation before it becomes inaccessible. Ultimately, it calls for an immediate response to the gospel, urging individuals to secure their covenant relationship with God rather than remaining spiritually complacent. Questions: What does it mean that Esau despised his birthright? Why did Esau sell his birthright for a bowl of stew? What does Hebrews mean when it calls Esau a profane person? What can Christians learn from Esau selling his birthright? Why should we not trade eternal things for temporary satisfaction? How does Esau's birthright picture the danger of living only for today? Can someone wait too long to respond to the gospel? What does it mean to treat Jesus and the cross as common or ordinary? Why do people choose temporary pleasure over eternal life? How can hearing the gospel repeatedly cause someone to become hardened to it? What does the Bible mean by a seared conscience or a reprobate mind? How can I know for certain that my sins are forgiven? How can I know that I have eternal life? What does the story of Esau teach us about putting off salvation? What will a man give in exchange for his soul?
9 Sept 2026
Conclusion re: Israel
God seats prophets with perfect messages to a stiff hearted people. Blind eyes & deaf ears characterized them. Despite judgment, God is their God and they are His people.
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