Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 3/23/08
NOTE: Good Friday Service on 3/21/08 (text: Matthew 21:33-46)
Sermon text: Matthew 22:1-14
Sermon outline: “A King Gave a Wedding Feast for His Son”
I. Introduction – The turning point of history in the resurrection of Jesus
II. They would not come (1-7)
III. Invite as many as you find (8-10)
IV. A man who had no wedding garment (11-13)
V. Called and chosen (14)
Music: Opening – “All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above” (#4)
Preparation – “Not What My Hands Have Done” (#461)
Response – Psalm 112
Closing – “Father, I Know That All My Life” (#559)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (3/16): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (3/17): Read & discuss Matt. 22:1-14; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 19:6-10
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #24
Tuesday (3/18): Read & sing “All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above”
Supplementary Bible reading: John 1:9-13
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #25
Wednesday (3/19): Read & sing “Not What My Hands Have Done”
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 1:6-8
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #26
Thursday (3/20): Read & sing Psalm 112
Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 7:9-17
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #27
Friday (3/21): Read & sing “Father, I Know That All My Life”
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 61:10-11
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #28
Saturday (3/22): Read & discuss Matt. 22:1-14; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 11:1-10
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss HC #60-61
