Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 4/27/08
Sermon text: Matthew 23:1-12
Sermon outline: “A New Ministry”
I. Introduction – The Extensive History of Proud Religious People
II. They sit on Moses’ seat (1-2)
III. A ministry of disobedience (3)
IV. A ministry of heavy burdens (4)
V. A ministry of recognition (5-7)
VI. One Teacher, One Father, One Messiah (8-10)
VII. The Servant of Servants (11-12)
Music: Opening – “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” (#76)
Preparation – “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted” (#257)
Response – Psalm 117 (version 1)
Closing – “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” (#598)
Confession of Faith: Apostle’s Creed
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (4/20): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (4/21): Read & discuss Matt. 23:1-12; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 12:38-40; Luke 20:45-47
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #49
Tuesday (4/22): Read & sing “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
Supplementary Bible reading: Exodus 18:13-23
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #50
Wednesday (4/23): Read & sing “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted”
Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 2:12-24
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #51
Thursday (4/24): Read & sing Psalm 117
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 15:1-11
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #52
Friday (4/25): Read & sing “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 6:1-18
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #53
Saturday (4/26): Read & discuss Matt. 23:1-12; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Ephesians 4:1-16
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the Apostle’s Creed
