Guide for the Preparation for Worship on
Sermon text: Matthew 18:1-14
Sermon outline: “Children of My Father”
I. Introduction – The unusual arrival of the Son of God
II. The greatest in the kingdom of heaven (1-4)
III. More than just a billboard (5-6)
IV. Temptations and Tempters (7-9)
V. The Father and the Son (10-14)
Music: Opening – Psalm 122
Preparation – “Oh Come, Oh Come, Emanuel” (#194)
Response – “O Come All Ye Faithful” (#208)
Closing – “Silent Night! Holy Night!” (#210)
Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (12/9): review morning sermon (evening service @
Monday (12/10): Read & discuss Matt. 18:1-14; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 27.5
Tuesday (12/11): Read & sing Psalm 122
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 22:24-30
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 91
Wednesday (12/12): Read & sing “Oh Come, Oh Come, Emanuel”
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 10:40-42
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 92
Thursday (12/13): Read & sing “O Come All Ye Faithful”
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 5:27-30
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 93
Friday (12/14): Read & sing “Silent Night! Holy Night!” (#210)
Supplementary Bible reading: John 10:1-18
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 94
Saturday (12/15): Read & discuss Matt. 18:1-14; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 49:1-7
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the Apostle’s Creed
Note: This guide has been prepared to aid individuals and families in the preparation for weekly worship. Supplementary Bible readings are passages related to the upcoming sermon text. Following the catechism and confession selections will lead a family through the entire Westminster Confession of Faith and Shorter Catechism during the course of the sermon series on Matthew’s Gospel.
