Sermon Date: November 6th, 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 45

Is Baptism with Water the Washing Away of Sin Itself?
No, only the blood of Christ and the renewal of the Holy Spirit can cleanse us from sin. (Luke 3:16)

Scripture

Hebrews 3:1-6 - (English Standard Version)

1 Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, 2 who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God’s house. 3 For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself. 4 (For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.) 5 Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later, 6 but Christ is faithful over God’s house as a son. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.

Understanding and Applying

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

2. Doctrine/Truth: 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. Exhortation/Warning: Are there any exhortations within the text that God calls, and therefore enables, His children to walk in? If so, why does God exhort His people?
   
   

5. Challenge: How does the exhortation challenge your daily life or your beliefs or your worship?

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