Sermon Date: October 23rd, 2022

Reflections on Sunday’s Sermon

Below is a reference to the section of the New City Catechism that we went over on Sunday:

The New City Catechism

Lord’s Day 43

What Are the Sacraments or Ordinances?
The sacraments or ordinances given by God and instituted by Christ, namely baptism and the Lord’s Supper, are visible signs and seals that we are bound together as a community of faith by his death and resurrection. By our use of them the Holy Spirit more fully declares and seals the promises of the gospel to us.

Scripture

Hebrews 2:14-15 - (English Standard Version)

14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.

Understanding and Applying

1. Theme: What is the overarching theme of the passage (consider the context: historical, audience, surrounding texts)?

2. Doctrine: What are some truths, promises, or works of God that are being revealed to us in the passage?

3. Jesus: How does the passage point to or exalt Christ—His person, His work, or the redemption that He has obtained for His people?

4. Implications: As a saint, how do the truths, promises, works of God, or the exaltation of Christ revealed in the passage impact your daily life or your beliefs or your worship?
   
   

5. Encouragement: Was there anything that was particularly encouraging to you?

6. Prayer: To close, how might the passage shape your prayers?