EXETER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 2/10/08
Sermon text: Matthew 20:1-16
Sermon outline: “My Generosity”
I. Introduction
II. Laborers for the Master’s vineyard (1-7)
III. Pay them their wages (8-9)
IV. They grumbled at the Master (10-12)
V. Do you begrudge My generosity? (13-16)
Music: Opening – “Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul” (#57)
Preparation – “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” (#342)
Response – Psalm 14
Closing – “O for a Closer Walk with God” (#534)
Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism question #1
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (2/3): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (2/4): Read & discuss Matt. 20:1-16; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Deuteronomy 15:1-11
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 31.4
Tuesday (2/5): Read & sing “Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul”
Supplementary Bible reading: Ruth 2:1-16
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 32.1
Wednesday (2/6): Read & sing “Christ is Made the Sure Foundation”
Supplementary Bible reading: Exodus 16:1-12
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 32.2
Thursday (2/7): Read & sing Psalm 14
Supplementary Bible reading: Numbers 11:1-35
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 32.3
Friday (2/8): Read & sing “O for a Closer Walk with God”
Supplementary Bible reading: Ephesians 3:1-21
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 33.1
Saturday (2/9): Read & discuss Matt. 20:1-16; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 11:11-36
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss HC #1
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.
