Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 2/17/08
Sermon text: Matthew 20:17-34
Sermon outline: “What Do You Want Me to Do for You?”
I. Introduction – expectations, surprises, and disappointments
II. We are going up to
III. What do you want? (20-23)
IV. They were indignant (24-28)
V. Lord, let our eyes be opened (29-34)
Music: Opening – “I Sing the Almighty Power of God” (#119)
Preparation – “Here, O My Lord, I See Thee…” (#378)
Response – “Come To The Waters” (Wh #7)
Closing – Psalm 63
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (2/10): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (2/11): Read & discuss Matt. 20:17-34; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 10:32-52
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 33.2
Tuesday (2/12): Read & sing “I Sing the Almighty Power of God”
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 18:31-43
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 33.3
Wednesday (2/13): Read & sing “Here, O My Lord, I See Thee”
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 53:1-12
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #1
Thursday (2/14): Read & sing “Come To The Waters”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 15:22-28
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #2
Friday (2/15): Read & sing Psalm 63
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Peter 1:13-21
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #3
Saturday (2/16): Read & discuss Matt. 20:17-34; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 35:1-10
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #72-73
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. The suggested catechism and confession readings will lead a family through the whole of the
