For February 24, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 2/24/08

Sermon text: Matthew 21:1-9

Sermon outline: “Behold, Your King Is Coming to You”

I. Introduction – What kind of King; what kind of kingdom?

II. The Lord (1-3)

III. Your Humble King (4-5)

IV. Hosanna (6-9)

Music: Opening – “Let All Things Now Living” (#125)

Preparation – “Man of Sorrows! What a Name” (#246)

Response – “Alive in Christ” (White #9)

Closing – Psalm 65

Confession of Faith: Westminster Confession of Faith 8.3-8.4

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (2/17: review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (2/18): Read & discuss Matt. 21:1-9; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 11:1-10; John 12:12-15

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #4

Tuesday (2/19): Read & sing “Let All Things Now Living”

Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 19:28-38

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #5

Wednesday (2/20): Read & sing “Man of Sorrows! What a Name”

Supplementary Bible reading: Zechariah 9:9-13

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #6

Thursday (2/21): Read & sing “Alive in Christ”

Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 50:7-15

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #7

Friday (2/22): Read & sing Psalm 65

Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 45:1-17

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #8

Saturday (2/23): Read & discuss Matt. 21:1-9; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 118:1-29

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 8.3-8.4

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 Westminster standards in approximately two years.