For August 10, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 8/10/08

Sermon text: Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon outline: “The Parable of the Ten Virgins”

I. Introduction – Marriage rituals

II. Ten virgins went out to meet the Bridegroom (1)

III. Five and five (2-4)

IV. “Here is the Bridegroom!” (5-7)

V. The marriage feast (8-12)

VI. Are you ready for the resurrection? (13)

Music: Opening – “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” (#500)

Preparation – Psalm 16

Response – “For All the Saints” (#358)

Closing – “Round the Throne in Radiant Glory” (Wh #6)

Confession of Faith: Westminster Confession of Faith, 8.3-4

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (8/3): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (8/4): Read & discuss Matthew 25:1-13; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 45:1-17

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #124

Tuesday (8/5): Read & sing “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”

Supplementary Bible reading: Proverbs 21:20

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #125

Wednesday (8/6): Read & sing Psalm 16

Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 26:36-46

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #126

Thursday (8/7): Read & sing “For All the Saints”

Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 13:22-30

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #127

Friday (8/8): Read & sing “Round the Throne in Radiant Glory”

Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 19:1-9

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #128

Saturday (8/9): Read & discuss Matthew 25:1-13; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: John 11:17-27

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 8.3-4

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.