For December 14, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 12/14/08

Sermon text: Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon outline: “He is Building a Resurrection Temple”

I. Introduction – The story of the temple revisited

II. Worship and doubt

III. All authority in heaven and on earth

IV. Make disciples

V. I am with you always, to the end of the age

Music: Opening – “O Worship the King” (#2)

Preparation – “O Little Town of Bethlehem” (#201)

Response – Psalm 133

Closing – “Silent Night! Holy Night!” (#210)

Confession of Faith: the Nicene Creed

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (12/7): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (12/8): Read & discuss Matt. 28:16-20; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: John 20:19-31

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC #4

Tuesday (12/9): Read & sing “O Worship the King”

Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 24:36-53

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC #5

Wednesday (12/10): Read & sing “O Little Town of Bethlehem”

Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 1:1-14

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 2.1

Thursday (12/11): Read & sing Psalm 133

Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 1:1-11

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 2.2

Friday (12/12): Read & sing “Silent Night! Holy Night!”

Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 11:1-18

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC #6

Saturday (12/13): Read & discuss Matt. 28:16-20; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: John 14:15-31

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.