Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 11/16/08
Sermon text: Matthew 27:1-44
Sermon outline: “Crucified”
I. Introduction – The story of the Bible and the story of God and man
II. The story of Judas (1-10)
III. The story of Pilate (11-31)
IV. The story of Jesus and the cross (32-44)
Music: Opening – Psalm 150
Preparation – “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” (#76)
Response – “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want” (#87)
Closing – “Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious” (#299)
Confession of Faith: the Nicene Creed
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (11/9): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (11/10): Read & discuss Matt. 27:1-44; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 15:1-32
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #190
Tuesday (11/11): Read & sing Psalm 150
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 23:1-43
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #191
Wednesday (11/12): Read & sing “Praise, My Soul, the King…”
Supplementary Bible reading: John 18:28-19:27
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #192
Thursday (11/13): Read & sing “The Lord’s My Shepherd…”
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 1:12-26
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #193
Friday (11/14): Read & sing “Look, Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious”
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 4:23-31
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #194
Saturday (11/15): Read & discuss Matt. 27:1-44; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16
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
