Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 8/17/08
Sermon text: Matthew 25:14-30
Sermon outline: “The Parable of the Talents”
I. Introduction – “How long, O Lord?”
II. It will be like a man going on a journey… (14-15)
III. What they did with what they were given (16-18)
IV. After a long time… (19-28)
V. An abundance (29-30)
Music: Opening – “For the Beauty of the Earth” (#116)
Preparation – Psalm 43
Response – “Come to the Waters” (White #7)
Closing – “Blow Ye the Trumpet, Blow!” (#474)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (8/10): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (8/11): Read & discuss Matthew 25:14-30; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 6:9-11
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #129
Tuesday (8/12): Read & sing “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 19:11-27
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #130
Wednesday (8/13): Read & sing Psalm 16
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 3:1-6
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #131
Thursday (8/14): Read & sing “For All the Saints”
Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 6:15-23
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #132
Friday (8/15): Read & sing “Round the Throne in Radiant Glory”
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 13:10-17
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #133
Saturday (8/16): Read & discuss Matthew 25:14-30; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 37:16-19
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 2.1, 3
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
