Sunday, September 28, 2008

For October 5, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 10/5/08

Sermon text: Matthew 26:31-35

Sermon outline: “I Will Not Deny You”

I. Introduction – Zeal and pride in little saints

II. You will all fall away (31)

III. Because of me (31)

IV. It is written… (31)

V. After I am raised up (32)

VI. Even if I must die (33-35)

Music: Opening – Psalm 84

Preparation – “God’s Sufficient Word” (Wh #8)

Response – “O Sacred Head, How Wounded” (#247)

Closing – “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” (#630)

Confession of Faith: the Nicene Creed

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (9/28): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (9/29): Read & discuss Matt. 26:31-35; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 14:26-31

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #160

Tuesday (9/30): Read & sing Psalm 84

Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 22:31-34

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #161

Wednesday (10/1): Read & sing “God’s Sufficient Word”

Supplementary Bible reading: Zechariah 13:7-9

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #162

Thursday (10/2): Read & sing “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”

Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 28:16-20

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #163

Friday (10/3): Read & sing “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”

Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 26:47-75

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #164

Saturday (10/4): Read & discuss Matt. 26:31-35; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: John 21:1-19

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.