Wednesday, March 4, 2009

For March 8, 2009

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 3/8/09

Sermon text: John 4:31-42

Sermon outline: “Harvest”

I. My food is to do the will of Him who sent me (v. 31-34)

II. The fields are white for harvest (35-38)

III. This is indeed the Savior of the world (39-42)

Music: Opening – “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” (#1)

Preparation – Psalm 122

Response – “Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right” (#108)

Closing – “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” (#310)

Confession of Faith: Westminster Confession of Faith 2.1, 2.3

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (3/1): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (3/2): Read & discuss John 4:31-42; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 4:1-11

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 24

Tuesday (3/3): Read & sing “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”

Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 7:21-27

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 25

Wednesday (3/4): Read & sing Psalm 122

Supplementary Bible reading: Amos 9:11-15

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 26

Thursday (3/5): Read & sing “Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right”

Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 9:35-38

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 27

Friday (3/6): Read & sing “Rejoice, the Lord Is King”

Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 14:14-16

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 28

Saturday (3/7): Read & discuss John 4:31-42; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 43:1-28

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 2.1, 2.3

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.