Sunday, October 12, 2008

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.