Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 4/6/08
Sermon text: Matthew 22:23-33
Sermon outline: “I Have a Question About the Resurrection”
I. Introduction – The Benefit of an Honest Question
II. More on the Sadducees (23)
III. Whose wife will she be? (24-28)
IV. The Scriptures (29a)
V. The Power of God (29b)
VI. The Astonishing Truth of a Coming Resurrection (30-33)
Music: Opening – “You Holy Angels Bright” (#18)
Preparation – Psalm 114
Response – “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (#457)
Closing – “Be Still, My Soul” (#689)
Confession of Faith: Romans 8:36-39
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (3/30): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (3/31): Read & discuss Matt. 22:23-33; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #34
Tuesday (4/1): Read & sing “You Holy Angels Bright”
Supplementary Bible reading: Deuteronomy 25:5-10
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #35
Wednesday (4/2): Read & sing Psalm 114
Supplementary Bible reading: Exodus 3:1-6
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #36
Thursday (4/3): Read & sing “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 11:17-22
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #37
Friday (4/4): Read & sing “Be Still, My Soul”
Supplementary Bible reading: Job 19:23-27
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #38
Saturday (4/5): Read & discuss Matt. 22:23-33; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss Romans 8:36-39
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. The suggested catechism and confession readings will lead a family through the whole of the
