Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 12/7/08
Sermon text: Matthew 28:1-15
Sermon outline: “Risen”
I. Introduction – When did the New Testament begin?
II. A new dawn (1)
III. An angel of the Lord: “He has risen!” (2-7)
IV. Jesus met them (8-10)
V. The story of man and the story of God (11-15)
Music: Opening – “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” (#162)
Preparation – “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word” (#303)
Response – “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (#208)
Closing – Psalm 115
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (11/30): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (12/1): Read & discuss Matt. 28:1-15; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 1.6
Tuesday (12/2): Read & sing “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”
Supplementary Bible reading: John 20:1-18
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 1.7
Wednesday (12/3): Read & sing “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 1.8
Thursday (12/4): Read & sing “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 60:1-22
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 1.9
Friday (12/5): Read & sing Psalm 115
Supplementary Bible reading: John 20:19-21:14
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 1.10
Saturday (12/6): Read & discuss Matt. 28:1-15; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 17:29-34
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 8.1-2
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
