Sunday, August 2, 2009

For August 9, 2009

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 8/9/09

Sermon text: John 12:37-41

Sermon outline: “An Hour of Unbelief”

I. Despite the signs… (12:37)

II. A rejected Messiah (12:38)

III. The ministry of a rejected servant (12:39-40)

IV. Isaiah saw (12:41)

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

Preparation – “None Other Lamb, None Other Name” (#157)

Response – Psalm 11

Closing – “Amazing Grace” (#460)

Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism question #1

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (8/2): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (8/3): Read & discuss John 12:37-41; read sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: John 7:25-31

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 75

Tuesday (8/4): Read & sing “O Worship the King”

Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 53:1-3

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 76

Wednesday (8/5): Read & sing “None Other Lamb, None Other Name”

Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 2:29-36

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 77

Thursday (8/6): Read & sing Psalm 11

Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 49:1-7

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 78

Friday (8/7): Read & sing “Amazing Grace”

Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 6:8-13

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 79

Saturday (8/8): Read & discuss John 12:37-41; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 6:1-7

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss 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.