Dec 15
2023
Advent - Day 13
The Apostle John spoke extensively of our adoption as God's sons and daughters through Jesus Christ. Reflect on your new identity as God's child this Advent.
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New City Catechism - Week 20
Developed in 2012, the New City Catechism continues the Christian tradition of catechesis - teaching elementary and essential Christian doctrines in a question-answer format.
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New City Catechism - Week 19
Unlike other, more robust, catechisms, the New City limits itself to 52 question-and-answer pairs, one per week, making it a manageable resource for personal or family devotional use.
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New City Catechism - Week 18
Build the habit of praying for a few minutes, reading or listening to a chapter of scripture, and reviewing the week's New City Catechism Q&A.
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Early Church History, Session 3
Last Sunday, we began to speak of the growing Christian movement as the universal church - that is, the increasingly pluralistic and global church. If you missed our conversation, here is a video review.
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New City Catechism - Week 17
Establishing a rhythm of daily prayer, Bible reading, and devotions is essential for growing in God's grace as His child. Here is this week's Q&A.
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Celebrating Kirk and Sarah - Thank You!
Pastor Kirk and Sarah: no matter where God leads you, we will always count you as part of the First Free Church Family.
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Early Church History - Session 2
During our second meeting, we discussed how the message of Jesus moved beyond the Jews and Samaritans to the Gentiles. If you missed it, here is a video review of our time together.
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Dr. John Herbert Anderson - Home with the Lord
Our dear brother and long-time member of First Free Church, Dr. John Anderson, is now home with the Lord. Please pray for his wife, daughter and son-in-law, granddaughter, and extended family and friends as they mourn this loss in the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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New City Catechism - Week 16
Consider adding these modest goals to your daily (perhaps morning) schedule. Build the habit of praying for a few minutes, reading or listening to a chapter of scripture, and reviewing the week's New City Catechism Q&A.
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Early Church History - Session 1
Last Sunday's introduction covered a lot. Here is a video recap and refresher on last Sunday's time together.
Keep ReadingDec 14
2023
Advent - Day 12
The prophet Micah described the holiness God requires of us and that our Messiah fulfills. Praise God that Jesus was and is what we could not be for ourselves.
Dec 13
2023
Advent - Day 11
The prophet Micah foretold the precise place of the Messiah's birth, Bethlehem. Jesus, the King of kings and our Good Shepherd, was born in the City of David, Israel's shepherd-king.
Dec 12
2023
New City Catechism - Week 50
Like its predecessors, the Heidelberg Catechism (my favorite) and the Westminster Shorter Catechism, the New City offers concise answers to worthwhile questions, all fitting for children and adults alike.
Dec 12
2023
Advent - Day 10
The Apostle Paul described the birth of Jesus Christ at the "fullness of time." This Advent, reflect on His past faithfulness as a pledge of His future grace.
Dec 11
2023
Advent - Day 9
Isaiah foretold of peace and order restored to the world through the Messiah. At our Lord's return, we will see the completion of a restorative work well underway.
Dec 10
2023
Advent - Day 8
In today's verses, the prophet Isaiah promised the Spirit of the Lord would rest on the Messiah.
Dec 9
2023
Christmas Fest - Thank You!
Thank you to all whose hard work and generosity made this year’s Christmas Fest a fun and memorable blessing to our church and community!
Dec 9
2023
Advent - Day 7
The psalmist describes the Messiah as a "priest forever after the order of Melchizedek." Jesus is our great Prophet, Priest, and King.
Dec 8
2023
Advent - Day 6
The psalmist describes the Messiah as the promised King, the Rule to whom all other rulers owe honor and obedience.