Sunday, November 15, 2009

For November 22, 2009

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for Preparing for Worship on 11/22/09

Sermon text: John 15:18-27

Sermon outline: “The Chosen in the Lord’s Vineyard”

I. In the world, but not of the world (18-19)

II. Serving a master who was hated without a cause (20-25)

III. Spiritual witnesses (26-27)

Music: Opening – “Now Thank We All Our God” (#98)

Preparation – Psalm 127

Response – “This Is My Father’s World” (#111)

Closing – “Be Still, My Soul” (#689)

Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (11/15): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (11/16): Read & discuss John 15:18-27; read sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: John 17:6-19

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 104

Tuesday (11/17): Read & sing “Now Thank We All Our God”

Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 105

Wednesday (11/18): Read & sing Psalm 127

Supplementary Bible reading: John 13:12-20

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 106

Thursday (11/19): Read & sing “This Is My Father’s World”

Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 69:1-36

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 107

Friday (11/20): Read & sing “Be Still, My Soul”

Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 2:1-13

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 30.1

Saturday (11/21): Read & discuss John 15:18-27; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 1:1-8

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the Apostle’s 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.