Guide for the Preparation for Worship on
Sermon text: Matthew 18:1-14
Sermon outline: “Children of My Father”
I. Introduction – The gift of a child
II. The greatest in the kingdom of heaven (1-4)
III. A little child and the Son of God (5-6)
IV. Temptations and Tempters (7-9)
V. We are not despised. (10-14)
Music: Opening – “Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim” (#12)
Preparation – “At the Name of Jesus” (#163)
Response – “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (#32)
Closing – Psalm 128
Confession of Faith: Romans 8:36-39
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (1/6): review morning sermon (evening service @
Monday (1/7): Read & discuss Matthew 18:1-14; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 9:38-50
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.6
Tuesday (1/8): Read & sing “Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim”
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 19:13-15
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.7
Wednesday (1/9): Read & sing “At the Name of Jesus”
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 17:1-4
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.8
Thursday (1/10): Read & sing “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 15:1-7
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 98
Friday (1/11): Read & sing Psalm 128
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Cor. 14:20; Romans 16:19
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 99
Saturday (1/12): Read & discuss Matthew 18:1-14; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 131:1-3
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss Romans
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.
