Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 7/27/08
Sermon text: Matthew 24:32-44
Sermon outline: “Perfect Timing”
I. Introduction – Revealed things and hidden things
II. The lesson of the fig tree (32-34)
III. The Word of God (35)
IV. Imperfect knowledge (36)
V. What we do know (37-41)
VI. Stay awake in the present age; be ready for the age to come (42-44)
Music: Opening – Psalm 81
Preparation – “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” (#162)
Response – “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed” (#254)
Closing – “Join All the Glorious Names” (#301)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (7/20): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (7/21): Read & discuss Matthew 24:32-44; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 21:29-33
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #114
Tuesday (7/22): Read & sing Psalm 81
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 5:17-18
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #115
Wednesday (7/23): Read & sing “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 12:35-48
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #116
Thursday (7/24): Read & sing “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed”
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 17:20-37
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #117
Friday (7/25): Read & sing “Join All the Glorious Names”
Supplementary Bible reading: 2 Peter 2:1-10
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #118
Saturday (7/26): Read & discuss Matthew 24:32-44; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 13:32-37
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss Heidelberg Cat. #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. The suggested catechism and confession readings will lead a family through the whole of the
