For November 2, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 11/2/08

Sermon text: Matthew 26:57-68

Sermon outline: “Convicted: Blasphemy”

I. Introduction – A time to keep silence, and a time to speak

II. A gathering (57)

III. Peter’s dilemma (58)

IV. The evidence against Him (59-61)

V. His own testimony (62-64)

VI. The verdict, the indignity, and the willing victim (65-68)

Music: Opening – “I Sing the Almighty Power of God” (#119)

Preparation – “Jesus, Where’er Your People Meet” (#377)

Response – Psalm 112

Closing – “Sometimes a Light Surprises” (#621)

Confession of Faith: Westminster Confession of Faith 8.3-4

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (10/26): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (10/27): Read & discuss Matt. 26:57-68; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 14:53-65; Luke 22:66-71

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #180

Tuesday (10/28): Read & sing “I Sing the Almighty Power of God”

Supplementary Bible reading: John 18:12-24

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #181

Wednesday (10/29): Read & sing “Jesus, Where’er Your People Meet”

Supplementary Bible reading: John 2:13-22

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #182

Thursday (10/30): Read & sing Psalm 112

Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #183

Friday (10/31): Read & sing “Sometimes a Light Surprises”

Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 14:14-16

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #184

Saturday (11/1): Read & discuss Matt. 26:57-68; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 53:3-8

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the 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.

For October 19, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 10/19/08

Sermon text: Hebrews 2:1-4

Sermon outline: “Such a Great Salvation”

I. Introduction: “Therefore…”

II. Drifting away (1)

III. The message declared by angels (2)

IV. Such a great salvation (3a)

V. Declared and attested (3b)

VI. God’s witness (4)

Music: Opening – “Give to Our God Immortal Praise” (#3)

Preparation – “O Word of God Incarnate” (#140)

Response – Psalm 63

Closing – “Be Still, My Soul” (#689)

Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism question #1

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (10/12): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (10/13): Read & discuss Heb. 2:1-4; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 1:1-14

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #170

Tuesday (10/14): Read & sing “Give to Our God Immortal Praise”

Supplementary Bible reading: Galatians 1:6-9

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #171

Wednesday (10/15): Read & sing “O Word of God Incarnate”

Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 7:44-53

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #172

Thursday (10/16): Read & sing Psalm 63

Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 10:1-39

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #173

Friday (10/17): Read & sing “Be Still, My Soul”

Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 20:17-35

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #174

Saturday (10/18): Read & discuss Heb. 2:1-4; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 5:12-16

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the HC #1

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 October 12, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 10/12/08

Sermon text: Matthew 26:36-46

Sermon outline: “As You Will”

I. Introduction – A point of no return…

II. The Master’s instruction (36-38)

III. The humble request (39)

IV. Willingness and weakness (40-44)

V. Thy will be done (45-46)

Music: Opening – “Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim” (#12)

Preparation – “How Firm a Foundation” (#94)

Response – “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness” (#520)

Closing – Psalm 121

Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed

Suggested Preparations

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

Monday (10/6): Read & discuss Matt. 26:36-46; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #165

Tuesday (10/7): Read & sing “Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim”

Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #166

Wednesday (10/8): Read & sing “How Firm a Foundation”

Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 31:1-24

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #167

Thursday (10/9): Read & sing “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness”

Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 7:7-25

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #168

Friday (10/10): Read & sing Psalm 121

Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 2:22-36

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #169

Saturday (10/11): Read & discuss Matt. 26:36-46; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 9:51-62

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.