For August 24, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 8/24/08

Sermon text: Hebrews 1:1-4

Sermon outline: “The Final Word”

I. Introduction to Hebrews

II. A completed revelation (1-2a)

III. Omega and Alpha (2b)

IV. The image and power of God (3a)

V. The exalted Lord (3b-4)

VI. Conclusion: the excellent Word

Music: Opening – “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim” (#165)

Preparation – “Come, O Come, Thou Quickening Spirit” (#331)

Response – “Alive in Christ” (White #9)

Closing – Psalm 46 (version 2)

Confession of Faith: the Nicene Creed

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (8/17): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (8/18): Read & discuss Hebrews 1:1-4; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: John 1:1-5

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #134

Tuesday (8/19): Read & sing “Ye Servants of God…”

Supplementary Bible reading: Colossians 1:15-20

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #135

Wednesday (8/20): Read & sing “Come, O Come…”

Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 11:3

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #136

Thursday (8/21): Read & sing “Alive in Christ”

Supplementary Bible reading: Job 34:10-15

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #137

Friday (8/22): Read & sing Psalm 46

Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 10:1-4

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #138

Saturday (8/23): Read & discuss Hebrews 1:1-4; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 2:29-36

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.

For August 17, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 8/17/08

Sermon text: Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon outline: “The Parable of the Talents”

I. Introduction – “How long, O Lord?”

II. It will be like a man going on a journey… (14-15)

III. What they did with what they were given (16-18)

IV. After a long time… (19-28)

V. An abundance (29-30)

Music: Opening – “For the Beauty of the Earth” (#116)

Preparation – Psalm 43

Response – “Come to the Waters” (White #7)

Closing – “Blow Ye the Trumpet, Blow!” (#474)

Confession of Faith: Westminster Confession of Faith, 2.1, 3

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (8/10): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (8/11): Read & discuss Matthew 25:14-30; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 6:9-11

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #129

Tuesday (8/12): Read & sing “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”

Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 19:11-27

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #130

Wednesday (8/13): Read & sing Psalm 16

Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 3:1-6

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #131

Thursday (8/14): Read & sing “For All the Saints”

Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 6:15-23

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #132

Friday (8/15): Read & sing “Round the Throne in Radiant Glory”

Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 13:10-17

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #133

Saturday (8/16): Read & discuss Matthew 25:14-30; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 37:16-19

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 2.1, 3

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.

For August 10, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 8/10/08

Sermon text: Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon outline: “The Parable of the Ten Virgins”

I. Introduction – Marriage rituals

II. Ten virgins went out to meet the Bridegroom (1)

III. Five and five (2-4)

IV. “Here is the Bridegroom!” (5-7)

V. The marriage feast (8-12)

VI. Are you ready for the resurrection? (13)

Music: Opening – “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” (#500)

Preparation – Psalm 16

Response – “For All the Saints” (#358)

Closing – “Round the Throne in Radiant Glory” (Wh #6)

Confession of Faith: Westminster Confession of Faith, 8.3-4

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (8/3): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (8/4): Read & discuss Matthew 25:1-13; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 45:1-17

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #124

Tuesday (8/5): Read & sing “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”

Supplementary Bible reading: Proverbs 21:20

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #125

Wednesday (8/6): Read & sing Psalm 16

Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 26:36-46

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #126

Thursday (8/7): Read & sing “For All the Saints”

Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 13:22-30

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #127

Friday (8/8): Read & sing “Round the Throne in Radiant Glory”

Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 19:1-9

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #128

Saturday (8/9): Read & discuss Matthew 25:1-13; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: John 11:17-27

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 8.3-4

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.