Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 3/9/08
Sermon text: Matthew 21:18-27
Sermon outline: “By What Authority”
I. Introduction – The Rulers of This World
II. A fig tree (18-19)
III. If you have faith (20-22)
IV. As He was teaching in the temple (23)
V. The baptism of John (24-26)
VI. Neither will I tell you (27)
Music: Opening – Psalm 96
Preparation – “God’s Sufficient Word” (Wh #8)
Response – “Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right” (#108)
Closing – “Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious” (#299)
Confession of Faith: the Nicene Creed
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (3/2): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (3/3): Read & discuss Matt. 21:18-27; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 11:12-33; Luke 20:1-8
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #14
Tuesday (3/4): Read & sing Psalm 96
Supplementary Bible reading: Jeremiah 8:4-17
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #15
Wednesday (3/5): Read & sing “God’s Sufficient Word”
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 10:32-11:2
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #16
Thursday (3/6): Read & sing “Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right”
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 57:14-21
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #17
Friday (3/7): Read & sing “Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious”
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 11:7-19
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #18
Saturday (3/8): Read & discuss Matt. 21:18-27; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 12:8-12
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss Nicene 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. The suggested catechism and confession readings will lead a family through the whole of the
