Guide for the Preparation for Worship on
Sermon text: John 17:1-24
Sermon outline: “Unity in Christ”
I. Introduction – The Hour of His coming, but now another hour has come…
II. For the Father and the Son (1-5)
III. For the Son and His apostles (6-19)
IV. For the Son and for those who will believe (20-23)
V. Another hour is yet coming (24)
Music: Opening – Psalm 122
Preparation – “Of Father, You Are Sovereign” (#75)
Response – “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” (#310)
Closing – “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (#164)
Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (12/23): review morning sermon (evening service @
Monday (12/24): Read & discuss John 17:1-24; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 7:54-56
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 95
Tuesday (12/25): Read & sing Psalm 122
Supplementary Bible reading: John 15:1-11
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 28.6
Wednesday (12/26): Read & sing “O Father, You Are Sovereign”
Supplementary Bible reading: John 15:18-16:4
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 28.7
Thursday (12/27): Read & sing “Rejoice, the Lord Is King”
Supplementary Bible reading: Ephesians 4:1-16
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 96
Friday (12/28): Read & sing “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 2:8-11
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 97
Saturday (12/29): Read & discuss John 17:1-24; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 3:7-13
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. 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.
