The Word.

The Holy Spirit || HC 20 09.07.2026 ↓

The Spirit infuses the entirety of the catechism, even if its treatment here is covered in a handful of Lord's Days. It is best to see the Spirit covered through the section on the church and the means of grace, as he applies the work of Christ to his people through the church.

Christ Defends and Preserves Us || HC 19 08.07.2026 ↓

The risen and ascended Christ rules and governs his church. Understanding the ascension and all its ramifications is thus tremendously practical.

Psalm 119.3 || Saved by the Promise 07.07.2026 ↓

Psalm 119 celebrates the word of God, and it has a clear understanding that this word should be rightly divided between law and gospel, command and promise.

Psalm 119.2 || The Way, the Truth, and the Life 28.06.2026 ↓

Psalm 119 describes the Christian life as a journey, not a destination, and its focus on the "way" in which believers walk guided by the word is a central theme.

Psalm 119.1 || The ABC’s of Happiness 21.06.2026 ↓

Psalm 119 is a pillar and cornerstone of the psalter, yet it is poorly understood. The psalmist is calling us to delight in the word of God, and providing practical instruction for how we can grow in our love for this word. This psalm is truly a priceless jewel in the believer's faith.

Seeking the Things Above || HC 18 14.06.2026 ↓

The Ascension sets our eyes on Christ's heavenly glory and calls us to live a heavenly-minded life.

Resurrection Comfort || HC 17 07.06.2026 ↓

The resurrection is the Christian's hope, and it is our guarantee that we are justified by faith alone in Christ.

Isaiah 11 || The Shoot and Root of Jesse 04.06.2026 ↓

Isaiah concludes his "Book of Immanuel" by describing in detail the glorious reign that will come about "in that Day" when Immanuel comes to dwell with his people.

Isaiah 10 || The Lofty Brought Low 28.05.2026 ↓

Isaiah warns Assyria. Though they are an instrument in God's hand, used to punish his rebellious children, he will execute his judgment on them for their evil deeds.

Perfect Human Holiness || HC14 27.05.2026 ↓

Jesus is the Second Adam, and we are saved by his humanity just as much as we are saved by his divinity.

Jesus IS Lord || HC 13 16.05.2026 ↓

1 Peter 1:13-25 and Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 13 Jesus is Lord || HC 13 Brian Lee

Isaiah 9B || Israel’s Bad Example 15.05.2026 ↓

Isaiah 9:8-10:4

Three-Way Savior || HC 12 08.05.2026 ↓

Hebrews 7:23-28

The Saving Name of Jesus || HC 11 07.05.2026 ↓

Acts 4:1-11

Isaiah 9A || To Us a Child is Born 03.05.2026 ↓

Isaiah 9:1-7

Isaiah 8 || Called Out of Darkness 26.04.2026 ↓

Isaiah 8:11-23

Isaiah 7B || Immanuel Faith 22.04.2026 ↓

Isaiah 7:1-8:10

Providence || HC 10 22.04.2026 ↓

Acts 17:16-33

Healed By His Wounds || 1 Peter 2 03.04.2026 ↓

1 Peter 2:18-25

Our Almighty Father || HC 9 01.04.2026 ↓

Romans 8:18-39

Isaiah 7 || Immanuel 31.03.2026 ↓

Isaiah 7

Our Triune Creed || HC 8 27.03.2026 ↓

Our catechism is a fundamentally creedal and catholic document that teaches the basic truth of the gospel through the Apostles Creed. In this context, the oneness of God's essence and the threeness of his persons is essential to saving faith.

Isaiah 6 || The Servant Prepared 26.03.2026 ↓

Isaiah 6

Isaiah 5 || The True Vine 15.03.2026 ↓

Isaiah sings a love song about the Lord and his vineyard, illustrating everything the Lord has done to provide for Israel, and how she rebelled from his good purposes. This story is bad news, but it is good news that our Lord Jesus Christ is the true and faithful Israel, and we can bear fruit as we are ingrafted into him by faith.

What is Faith? || HC 7 15.03.2026 ↓

Romans 11