Sermon Date: October 2nd, 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 40

What Should We Pray?
The whole Word of God directs and inspires us in what we should pray, including the prayer Jesus himself taught us. (Ephesians 3:14-21)

Scripture

Hebrews 2:1-4 - (English Standard Version)

1 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2 For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, 4 while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.

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. Exhortation: 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?