Sunday, April 13, 2008

For April 20, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 4/20/08

Sermon text: Matthew 22:41-46

Sermon outline: “A Question for the Questioners”

I. Introduction – He who comes after me…

II. What do you think about the Christ? (41-42)

III. Whose son is he? (42)

IV. The Son of David (42)

V. David, in the Spirit, calls him Lord (43-44)

VI. David’s son and David’s Lord (45-46)

Music: Opening – Psalm 116

Preparation – “Not All the Blood of Beasts” (#242)

Response – “Crown Him with Many Crowns” (#295)

Closing – “And Can It Be That I Should Gain” (#455)

Confession of Faith: Nicene Creed

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (4/13): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (4/14): Read & discuss Matt. 22:41-46; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #44

Tuesday (4/15): Read & sing Psalm 116

Supplementary Bible reading: 1 John 5:1-5

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #45

Wednesday (4/16): Read & sing “Not All the Blood of Beasts”

Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 1:5-14

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #46

Thursday (4/17): Read & sing “Crown Him with Many Crowns”

Supplementary Bible reading: 2 Samuel 7:12-16

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #47

Friday (4/18): Read & sing “And Can It Be That I Should Gain”

Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 110:1-7

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #48

Saturday (4/19): Read & discuss Matt. 22:41-46; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 45:1-17

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the 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 Westminster standards in approximately two years.