Guide for Preparing for Worship on 9/6/09
Sermon text: John 13:2-5
Sermon outline: “A Love that Is willing to be Low”
I. The devil, Judas, and the love of God (2)
II. Jesus and the knowledge of God (3)
III. Jesus, the lowest servant (4-5)
Music: Opening – “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” (#30)
Preparation – “The Church’s One Foundation” (#347)
Response – Psalm 113
Closing – “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (#92)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (8/30): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (8/31): Read & discuss John 13:2-5; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: John 6:66-71
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 23.4
Tuesday (9/1): Read & sing “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 22:1-6
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 24.1
Wednesday (9/2): Read & sing “The Church’s One Foundation”
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 28:18
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 24.2
Thursday (9/3): Read & sing Psalm 113
Supplementary Bible reading: John 6:41-51
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 24.3
Friday (9/4): Read & sing “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Samuel 25:39-42
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 24.4
Saturday (9/5): Read & discuss John 13:2-5; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Timothy 5:9-10
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the WCF 5.1
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
