Forest Hill PCA Devotionals

In this devotional, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel explores Heidelberg Catechism Question 59, which focuses on the benefits of believing the Apostle's Creed. He emphasizes two primary benefits: we are made righteous before God and we become heirs to eternal life. He highlights that this righteousness is not earned by our own works, but is instead a manifestation of God's grace through faith in Je...

Heidelberg Catechism Question #58 - The Life Everlasting What comfort do you receive from the article about "the life everlasting"? In this devotional, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church concludes the Apostles' Creed series by exploring Heidelberg Catechism Question 58. Discover the beautiful two-part promise of eternal life: the beginning of eternal joy we ex...

Exploring Romans: Chapter 12 - Living the Gospel After eleven chapters of profound theology, Paul shifts to the practical: how do we live out the Gospel? In this episode of Exploring Romans, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church walks through Romans 12 to explore the great pivot of the Christian life. Discover what it means to be a "living sacrifice," how to humbly u...

Heidelberg Catechism Question #57 - The Resurrection of the Body What comfort does the resurrection of the body offer believers? In this devotional, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church explores Heidelberg Catechism Question 57, looking at the glorious future promised to every child of God. Discover the two-fold hope of the Christian faith: the immediate, conscious joy of the...

Exploring Romans: Chapter 11 - The Gospel and the Jews Has God rejected His people, Israel? By no means! In this episode of Exploring Romans , Pastor Jason Van Bemmel of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church dives into Romans Chapter 11 to explore the mystery of God's sovereign grace. Discover the profound analogy of the grafted olive tree and learn how the partial hardening of Israel ultimately ope...

The Forgiveness of Sins | Heidelberg Catechism Q. 56 | Week 20 Welcome to Week 20 of our Heidelberg Catechism devotionals! Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church as we continue unpacking the Apostles' Creed. Today, we focus on Question 56: What do you believe concerning the forgiveness of sins? This devotional explores the incredible promise that our sins and sinful...

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for a daily devotional on Question 55 of the Heidelberg Catechism. This study explores the "communion of saints," highlighting how believers share in Christ's spiritual riches and are called to cheerfully use their gifts to serve one another. The devotional concludes with the classic hymn, "I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord....

In this episode, Pastor Jason Van Bemel explores Romans 10, contrasting the pursuit of righteousness through the Law versus righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that while the Jewish people were zealous for God, they missed the "goal" of the Law—Christ—by trying to establish their own merit. The message underscores the simplicity of the Gospel: that everyone who con...

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for a devotional on Heidelberg Catechism Question 54. In this session, we explore the Apostles' Creed and what it means to believe in the "Holy Catholic Christian Church," looking at its universal scope, unity in true faith, and our eternal security as living members. The devotional concludes with a beautiful rendition o...

Exploring Romans 9 | God's Sovereignty in Salvation | Day 149 Description: Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for Day 149 of the "Exploring Romans" series as we dive deep into Romans Chapter 9. This devotional reading and exposition challenges human pride by exploring the profound themes of God's sovereignty, mercy, and grace in salvation. If you have...

Week 19: Heidelberg Catechism Question 53 - The Holy Spirit Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel as we continue our devotional journey through the Apostles' Creed portion of the Heidelberg Catechism. This week, we dive into Question 53 to explore what we believe concerning the Holy Spirit. Discover the profound comfort in knowing that the Holy Spirit is the true, eternal God—co-equal with the Father a...

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church as we wrap up Week 18 of our Heidelberg Catechism devotionals. In this episode, we focus on Question 52 and Article 7 of the Apostles’ Creed: Christ's return to judge the living and the dead. Discover the deep gospel comfort believers find amidst sorrow, persecution, and loss, knowing our Savior will return to vanquish all enemi...

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for this episode of Exploring Romans, as we dive into Romans chapter 8. Discover why this beloved passage is considered the heart of Paul's magnum opus, guiding believers from the promise of "no condemnation" to the ultimate assurance of "no separation". Learn how the Trinity works powerfully for our salvatio...

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for Week 18 of the Heidelberg Catechism devotionals. In this episode, we explore Question 51, discussing Christ's ascension and His session at the right hand of God the Father. Discover how the glory of Christ our head benefits believers through the pouring out of the Holy Spirit's gifts and His power to defend and preserve...

Romans 7: The Believer’s Struggle and the Law's Purpose Pastor Jason Van Bemmel explores the complex relationship between the Christian and the Mosaic law. Discover why the "holy and righteous" law cannot save us from our sinful nature and how Jesus Christ provides the only way to serve in the "new way of the Spirit." • Understand the transition from the written code to lif...

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel for Week 18 of our devotional series. Today, we answer Question 50: Why does the Apostles' Creed state that Jesus "sits at the right hand of God"? Discover the power of Christ's current rule by exploring: The transition from His Ascension to His Session. His supreme headship over the Church (Ephesians 1 & Colossians 1). His eternal authority over...

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 18, Question #49 | The Benefits of Christ's Ascension Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church as we wrap up "Ascension Week"! In today’s devotional (Question 49 of the Heidelberg Catechism), we explore the profound gospel comfort found in Christ's ascension into heaven. Discover the three amazing benefits of Jesus ascending on high: having...

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel as we read through the powerful truths of Romans 6 (ESV). If we are saved by grace, does that mean we can keep on sinning? By no means! Today’s devotional dives into what it means to be united with Christ through baptism, set free from the bondage of sin, and made slaves to righteousness. Discover why living for God isn't about earning salvation, but joyfully livin...

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for an "Ascension Week" devotion on the Heidelberg Catechism. This session focuses on Question 48, exploring the profound mystery and comfort of Christ's two distinct but united natures: true God and true man.

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel for a study of Romans, chapter 5. In this devotional, we transition from the theme of justification into sanctification, exploring how faith in Christ brings us peace with God and an unshakable hope for His glory. Discover how Christ's one act of perfect righteousness brings an overflow of grace that conquers sin and anchors our progress in the Christian life.

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel for Week 17 of our Heidelberg Catechism devotionals. Today, we explore Question 47, examining the Ascension of Christ, His dual nature as true man and true God, and the comforting promise that He is always with us through the Holy Spirit.

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for a brief devotional exploring Question 46 of the Heidelberg Catechism: Christ's ascension into heaven. Discover the historical reality of Jesus' ascension, how His ongoing intercession at the right hand of God benefits believers today, and the glorious promise of His future return.

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for a devotional exposition of Romans chapter 4. In this episode of "Exploring Romans," we look at the examples of Abraham and David to discover the beautiful truth of justification by faith alone. Discover why our salvation rests not in our own works or obedience to the law, but solely on the finished work, perfect righte...

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for a brief devotional on Question 45 of the Heidelberg Catechism. In this episode, we explore the exaltation of Christ and uncover the three profound, life-changing benefits His resurrection brings to believers today.

In this study of Romans chapter 3, we examine the Apostle Paul’s argument regarding humanity's spiritual condition and the necessity of the gospel. The passage clearly outlines that all people—both Jews and Gentiles—are under sin and that no human being can be justified by the works of the law. Key topics covered: The Purpose of the Law: How the law brings the knowledge of sin and holds the wo...