Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 8/24/08
Sermon text: Hebrews 1:1-4
Sermon outline: “The Final Word”
I. Introduction to Hebrews
II. A completed revelation (1-2a)
III. Omega and Alpha (2b)
IV. The image and power of God (3a)
V. The exalted Lord (3b-4)
VI. Conclusion: the excellent Word
Music: Opening – “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim” (#165)
Preparation – “Come, O Come, Thou Quickening Spirit” (#331)
Response – “Alive in Christ” (White #9)
Closing – Psalm 46 (version 2)
Confession of Faith: the Nicene Creed
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (8/17): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (8/18): Read & discuss Hebrews 1:1-4; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: John 1:1-5
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #134
Tuesday (8/19): Read & sing “Ye Servants of God…”
Supplementary Bible reading: Colossians 1:15-20
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #135
Wednesday (8/20): Read & sing “Come, O Come…”
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 11:3
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #136
Thursday (8/21): Read & sing “Alive in Christ”
Supplementary Bible reading: Job 34:10-15
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #137
Friday (8/22): Read & sing Psalm 46
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 10:1-4
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #138
Saturday (8/23): Read & discuss Hebrews 1:1-4; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 2:29-36
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the Nicene Creed
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
