Guide for the Preparation for Worship on
Sermon text: John 17:25-26
Sermon outline: “Unity in Christ through Prayer”
I. Introduction – How do leaders lead?
II. A righteous Father and a righteous Son
III. What the world knows about God
IV. What the followers of Jesus know about God
V. Why is Jesus praying?
Music: Opening – “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” (#1)
Preparation – “My Heart Does Overflow” (#169)
Response – “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!” (#297)
Closing – Psalm 121
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (12/30): review morning sermon (evening service @
Monday (12/31): Read & discuss John 17:25-26; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: John 1:9-13
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.1
Tuesday (1/1): Read & sing “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”
Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 1:18-23
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.2
Wednesday (1/2): Read & sing “My Heart Does Overflow”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Peter 2:1-8
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.3
Thursday (1/3): Read & sing “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!”
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 22:1-16
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.4
Friday (1/4): Read & sing Psalm 121
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 6:12-16
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.5
Saturday (1/5): Read & discuss John
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 26:36-46
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss HC #60-61
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.
