Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 10/12/08
Sermon text: Matthew 26:36-46
Sermon outline: “As You Will”
I. Introduction – A point of no return…
II. The Master’s instruction (36-38)
III. The humble request (39)
IV. Willingness and weakness (40-44)
V. Thy will be done (45-46)
Music: Opening – “Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim” (#12)
Preparation – “How Firm a Foundation” (#94)
Response – “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness” (#520)
Closing – Psalm 121
Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (10/5): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (10/6): Read & discuss Matt. 26:36-46; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #165
Tuesday (10/7): Read & sing “Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Peter 5:6-11
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #166
Wednesday (10/8): Read & sing “How Firm a Foundation”
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 31:1-24
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #167
Thursday (10/9): Read & sing “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness”
Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 7:7-25
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #168
Friday (10/10): Read & sing Psalm 121
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 2:22-36
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #169
Saturday (10/11): Read & discuss Matt. 26:36-46; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 9:51-62
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
