Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 54—especially explaining how we are to conduct ourselves in the holy fear of God in His worship, and in our lives. Q54. What is required in the third commandment? The third commandment requireth the holy and reverent use of God's names, titles, attributes, ordinances, word and…

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 115—especially explaining how submission to God's will includes submission both to His providence and to His commandments. Q115. What do we pray for in the third petition? That men on earth may serve God as the angels do in heaven.By James Hakim

What does trouble provide an opportunity for? Psalm 119:169–176 looks forward to opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that trouble provides, among other things, an opportunity to praise the Word and faithfulness of the God Who saves us out of it.…

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Christ, the almighty Victor, distinguishes Himself by gentleness and humility that gives life and joy to His people.By James Hakim

You are either with Christ, or against Him; this is the choice between eternal life and eternal death.By James Hakim

What is the way to life? Proverbs 4:10–27 looks forward to the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these eighteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the way to blessedness is directed and guarded by the Word of God.By James Hakim

Pastor teaches his family a selection from "the Proverb of the day." In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that all sin has pride at its root and self-destruction as its fruit.By James Hakim

What is Jesus like, as He victoriously brings forth His kingdom in almighty strength? Matthew 12:9–21 looks forward to the morning sermon in public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these thirteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that our mighty, victorious Lord is gentle and humble.…

Ari Casanova is a non-binary person running for Sheoak Ward, Maribyrnong Council, in Victoria's Local Government elections and they join us in the studio.By Ari Casanova with James McKenzie

Ivy Pierlot is running for Lakeside Ward, Port Phillip Council, in Victoria's Local Government elections for the Greens and she joins us in the studio.By Ivy Pierlot with James McKenzie

Beth Jackson is running for Grange Ward, Wyndham Council, in the Local Government elections for the Victorian Socialists and joins us for an interview.By Beth Jackson with James McKenzie

Tony Lee is running for Hoddle Ward, Yarra City Council, in Victoria's Local Government elections and joins us in the studio.By Tony Lee with James McKenzie

How can God's enemies survive? Numbers 22:36–24:25 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord's Day. In these sixty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the only way to survive death and the last day is through faith in Christ.By James Hakim

God's royal offspring should give themselves to getting His wisdom.By James Hakim

Pastor teaches his family a selection from "the Proverb of the day." In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that wisdom's loud, clear call means that we should be thankful to God for it, and humbled that we don't heed it more.By James Hakim

What does dreamer-religion cause? Jude v8–11 looks forward to the second serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that religion that is not bounded by Scripture results in men running off into their own destruction.…

How should we respond to God's Word? Psalm 119:161–168 looks forward to opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that our affections toward God ought to be expressed toward His Word by which He communicates Himself to us.…

What nations are accountable to God for what they do with His law? Amos 1:3–2:16 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty-nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that all nations are accountable to God for what they do with His law.…

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 53—especially explaining how our reverence in worship and life is so important that it is the third commandment. Q53. Which is the third commandment? The third commandment is, Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless th…

Where does being an everlasting king begin? Proverbs 4:1–9 looks forward to the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that becoming everlasting royalty begins with taking God's Word to heart, even as a newborn.By James Hakim

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 114—especially explaining how the third petition concludes the first half of the Lord's Prayer. Q114. What is the third petition? Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.By James Hakim

Our most basic faculties depend upon the Lord, Who sees and judges our hearts in all that we do.By James Hakim

The Sabbath has always been about finding rest with Jesus and in Jesus, because Jesus is YHWH, Who draws us near to Himself and conforms us to Himself.By James Hakim

The WCF chapter on the law concludes with the fact that the law and the gospel agree with one another about how the promise is obtained and what it looks like in the life of a believer.By James Hakim

What is the point of the Sabbath? Matthew 12:1–8 looks forward to the morning sermon in public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus, and resting in Him, is the point of the Sabbath.By James Hakim

Pastor teaches his family a selection from "the Proverb of the day." In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we must live according to God's view not ours, by God's righteousness not ours, and by God's wisdom not ours.By James Hakim

What do we learn from a talking donkey? Numbers 22:13–40 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty-eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord opens the mouth, opens the eyes, and sees the heart.By James Hakim

Jamal Hakim is campaigning to be Lord Mayor of Melbourne and joins us to discuss his policies.By Jamal Hakim with James McKenzie

Clint Lingard is a gay, Aboriginal man with a disabilty and he's running for Wattle Ward, Maribyrnong Council elections.By Clint Lingard with James McKenzie

Ella Svensson is running for the Brunswick West ward at the Merri-bek Council elections and joins us in the studio.By Ella Svensson with James McKenzie

How does God remind us of the urgency of obeying Jesus as our Lord? Jude v5–7 looks forward to the second serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that those who do not obey Jesus as their Lord will suffer under His wrath forever.…

The secret to safety is to live in the fear and fellowship of the Lord, Who judges all.By James Hakim

How does God address His people's sin? Amos 1:1–2 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God Himself addresses His people with a powerful, redeeming Word, even through unimpressive men.…

With what arguments can believers plead to be revived? Psalm 119:153–160 looks forward to opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that believers can plead with God to be revived upon the basis of the gracious work that He has begun in them, and upon the …

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 52—especially explaining how the God presents worshiping Him only in His way as the litmus test for genuinely loving Him. Q52. What are the reasons annexed to the second commandment? The reasons annexed to the second commandment are, God's sovereignty over us, His propriety in…

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 113—especially explaining how the kingdom is coming through the gospel and its effects. Q113. What do we pray for in the second petition? That the gospel may be preached in all the world, and believed and obeyed by us and all men.By James Hakim

We learn from Scripture what WCF 19.6 teaches: doing what God's law commands, and refraining from what it forbids, is not an evidence of being under the law, but would be a right response to its great usefulness in believers' lives.By James Hakim

The Lord Jesus gives you a free, full, favorable welcome to Himself.By James Hakim

The Lord will surely carry out His saving plan.By James Hakim

How can God's enemies prevail against His people? Numbers 22:1–12 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord's Day. In these twelve verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God's enemies cannot prevail against His people.By James Hakim

Performer Janice Florence from Weave Movement Theatre discusses their Melbourne Fringe production The Solos. October 2 to 5 at Dancehouse, 150 Princes St, North Carlton. Starts 6 pm. Weave Movement Theatre Weave: The Solos | Melbourne FringeBy Janice Florence with James McKenzie

Performer Jens Radda joins us. The Cabaret Hour: Jens Radda and Iva Rosbud, 9 October at The Count's, The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts, Monash University, Melbourne Cabaret Festival Roadshow.The Cabaret Hour: Jens Radda and Iva Rosebud - MPAC – Monash University Performing Arts CentresBy Jens Radda with James McKenzie

QNews Victoria Editor Dean Arcuri joins James in the studio to chat about the latest state-wide queer news. VIC LGBT News - Victoria LGBT News | QNewsBy Dean Arcuri with James McKenzie

What could be more important than enriching one another in our common salvation? Jude v1–4 looks forward to the second serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we must contend earnestly for faith in a Jesus Who is our Master, both as our God and as our…

How do all things end? Isaiah 66:18–24 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that all things end with redeemed believers from all nations enjoying the glory of God in Christ, while remembering that what they actually deserved …

Happiness comes by wisdom, because wisdom is knowing God in all your ways.By James Hakim

How do we combat the nearness of the wicked? Psalm 119:145–152 looks forward to opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we are to seek the nearness of the Lord by prayer and the ministry of the Word.By James Hakim

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 51—especially explaining how the second commandment forbids coming up with our ways of thinking about God, drawing near to Him, or gaining spiritual knowledge or power. Q51. What is forbidden in the second commandment? The second commandment forbiddeth the worshiping of God by…

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 112—especially explaining how God has been pleased to hallow His Name by bringing His kingdom. Q112. What is the second petition? "Thy kingdom come."By James Hakim