Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 5/11/08
Sermon text: Matthew 23:16-22
Sermon outline: “Eyes to See”
I. Introduction – Woes…
II. Blind Guides (16)
III. The temple and the gold in the temple (16-17)
IV. The altar and the gift on the altar (18-19)
V. Oaths and God (20-22)
Music: Opening – Psalm 150 (Psalter)
Preparation – “A Debtor to Mercy Alone” (#463)
Response – “Fairest Lord Jesus” (#170)
Closing – “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” (#528)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (5/4): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (5/5): Read & discuss Matt. 23:16-22; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 11:37-54
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #59
Tuesday (5/6): Read & sing Psalm 150
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 42:18-25
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #60
Wednesday (5/7): Read & sing “A Debtor to Mercy Alone”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #61
Thursday (5/8): Read & sing “Fairest Lord Jesus”
Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 21:22-25
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #62
Friday (5/9): Read & sing “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 118:1-29
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #63
Saturday (5/10): Read & discuss Matt. 23:16-22; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 5:33-37
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #72-73
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
