Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 7/20/08
Sermon text: Matthew 24:29-31
Sermon outline: “Gathering and Perfecting the Elect”
I. Introduction – The clear and important story of Paul’s hope
II. The apostasy and the tribulation (29)
III. After the tribulation (29)
IV. The sign of the Son of Man (30)
V. A return with a clear purpose, and your life of purpose (31)
Music: Opening – “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (#53)
Preparation – “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” (#398)
Response – “Like a River Glorious” (#699)
Closing – Psalm 29
Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (7/13): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (7/14): Read & discuss Matthew 24:29-31; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 13:24-27
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #109
Tuesday (7/15): Read & sing “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 2:8-11
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #110
Wednesday (7/16): Read & sing “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”
Supplementary Bible reading: Daniel 7:13-14
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #111
Thursday (7/17): Read & sing “Like a River Glorious”
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 13:9-16
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #112
Friday (7/18): Read & sing Psalm 29
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #113
Saturday (7/19): Read & discuss Matthew 24:29-31; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 7:1-17
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the Apostle’s 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
