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O Lord, in Your Strength the King Rejoices
Psalm 21:1-13 is a Psalm of Thanksgiving proclaiming God’s wonderful care for his servant David. Mr. Eduardo Martorano highlights the key parts of the Psalm: praising God for past victories, trusting God for future victories, and praising God’s strength. “Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.”
The Gospel of John (71): The People Jesus Prays For
In John 17:1–26, Jesus promises that all those who follow Him will safely arrive in heaven. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven answers the most important question in life and describes the people who have seen God; embraced the Word of God; and received, known, and believed Jesus. “For I have given them…
The Gospel of John (70): The Glorious Eternal Life
John 17:1-5 contains the glorious first part of Jesus’ High-Priestly Prayer. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the Giver of eternal life, the receivers of eternal life, and the experience of eternal life. “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you…
The Book of Ephesians (45): A Message for Children
Ephesians 6:1-3 explains God’s purpose in childhood. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven answers these questions: What does obedience mean? What is the goal of obedience? What is the first promise? What is the second promise? “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
The Book of Ephesians (44): The Profound Mystery of Marriage
Ephesians 5:22-33 explains that marriage is an earthly picture of the heavenly relationship of Christ and his church. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the tender call, love, and care of Christ, and the delightful submission of the church. “This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it…
The Gospel of John (69): Take Heart My Friends
In John 16:25-33, Jesus encourages his disciples to trust in him when troubles come because he has won the victory. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the battle without Jesus, the battle of Jesus, and the battle with Jesus. “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome…
Trust in the Name of the LORD Our God
In Psalm 20, we hear a strong plea to God from the people to protect their king as he goes forth in battle; in which the king gains great confidence of a sure victory in the battle! Mr. Eduardo Martorano points us to scripture reminding us to pray selflessly for our leaders as the people in Psalm 20 prayed for their king. Let us put our trust in the name of the LORD our…
The Gospel of John (68): Living By Joy
In John 16:16-24, Jesus makes a connection between sorrow and joy. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the picture of joy, the everlasting joy of His presence, and the fullness of joy in answered prayer. “Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.”
The Book of Ephesians (43): The Loving Husband
In Ephesians 5:25–32, the apostle Paul calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church and gave himself up for her. From this text, listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches to husbands on how genuine strength is expressed, namely, in love that is sacrificial, sanctifying,…
The Gospel of John (67): Taught in the Secret Council of God
In John 16:12–15, Jesus teaches his disciples that the Spirit would reveal to them the glory that was to come. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the delay of Jesus’ teaching, the essence of the Holy Spirit’s teaching, and the goal of the Holy Spirit’s teaching. “But we impart a secret and hidden…