Covenant of Grace OPC Oxnard Podcast

Luke 9:51-62: ”The Face of Grace in a Clueless Crowd”

Luke 9:28-36: ”Certain Glory”

Preparing your heart before the Lord: You might turn to Colossians 1:15-20 and consider the preeminence of Jesus Christ, our Creator and Redeemer. Recognize that He is all powerful to save, and gracious to prepare you for the glories of Heaven. As you hope in Him, praise Him for His goodness.

Luke 9:23:23-27: ”Following Jesus”

Luke 9:18-22: ”Confessing Christ Crucified”

Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?" And they answered, "John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen."

Then He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" And Peter answered, "The Christ of God."

                                                          Luke 9:18-22                            

Luke9:10-17: ”Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

Luke 9:1-9: ”Kingdom Confidence and Humility”

Luke1:1-4:”A Short Story About the Great Story”

Throughout the Scriptures we are reminded that God's people are engaged in spiritual conflict with our enemy and adversary, Satan. Yet, so often, we bring frustration and discouragement upon ourselves by living as if the only things that matter are those things that may be seen and felt. But Scripture corrects us and reminds us that we must live by faith and not on mere appearances. This morning, ask your Lord to give you the true and greater vision of His Kingdom and His glory. Then give Him the praise of which He is worthy. 

Luke 2:41-52: ”The Obedient Son”

Luke 2:1-20: ”Today!”

Here is the movement of the Christmas story: glory forsaken (Jesus), glory liberated (our self-glory), glory restored (our living for the glory of God). The Son of Glory came to fight our glory battle so that we would be freed from our bondage to any other glory but the glory of God. May your celebration today be bigger and deeper than awesome Christmas decorations, wonderful Christmas food, and cool Christmas gifts. May you glory in the real glory of this season. May you celebrate your glory liberation while you recognize your need for further freedom, and may you remember your Savior. His humiliation is your liberation. 

                                                                 Paul David Trip

Luke 1:46-55: ”Joy in the Mighty One”

Heidelberg Catechism #1

1.	Q.	What is your only comfort in life and death?
	A.	That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death,  to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ.  He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood,  and has set me free from all the power of the devil.  He also preserves me in such a way  that without the will of my heavenly Father not a hair can fall from my head;  indeed, all things must work together for my salvation.  Therefore, by his Holy Spirit he also assures me of eternal life  and makes me heartily willing and ready from now on to live for him.