Guide for the Preparation for Worship on
Sermon text: Matthew 17:1-23
Sermon outline: “He Will be Raised on the Third Day”
I. Introduction – What do you do after a “mountain-top” experience?
II. Transfigured, and also Moses and Elijah (1-3)
III. Listen to Him (4-6)
IV. In between (7-13)
V. They will kill Him (14-23)
Music: Opening – “Give Praise to God” (Wh #1)
Preparation – “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” (#162)
Response – “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” (#630)
Closing – Psalm 29 (Psalter)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (11/25): review morning sermon (evening service @
Monday (11/26): Read & discuss Matt. 17:1-23; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 9:2-32
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 85
Tuesday (11/27): Read & sing “Give Praise to God” (Wh #1)
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 9:28-45
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 86
Wednesday (11/28): Read & sing “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” (#162)
Supplementary Bible reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21; John 1:14
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 87
Thursday (11/29): Read & sing “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” (#630)
Supplementary Bible reading: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 88
Friday (11/30): Read & sing Psalm 29 (Psalter)
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 3:1-6
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 89
Saturday (12/1): Read & discuss Matt. 17:1-23; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Zechariah 12:10-13:1
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. Following the catechism and confession selections will lead a family through the entire Westminster Confession of Faith and Shorter Catechism during the course of the sermon series on Matthew’s Gospel.
