“What are the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption?”

The catechism’s answer is,

The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption are his ordinances, especially the word, sacraments and prayer; all which are made effectual to the elect for salvation.

The lives of Esau and Jacob, even from before they were born, show us much about God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. Genesis 25 also has much for parents and teens, that we would find comfort and be joyful recipients of God’s grace.

How can we face the hostility and hatred of the world? We can do so with Jesus who understands everything about this.

What is God doing my life, especially when everything doest seem to be going according to plan? What about his plans? In this sermon we look deep into the providence of God, and delight in Him.

As Abraham buries his dear wife, we see what promises he was look forward to that were far better than a patch of ground on this old earth.