Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 11/23/08
Sermon text: Matthew 27:1-45-56
Sermon outline: “Dead”
I. Introduction – Things that God lets us see and things that He does not let us see
II. Smitten by God (45-46)
III. Confusion (47-49)
IV. Power (50-54)
V. Witnesses (55-56)
Music: Opening – Psalm 147
Preparation – “O Father, You Are Sovereign” (#75)
Response – “My God, My God, O Why…” (#79)
Closing – “Amazing Grace” (#460)
Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (11/16): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (11/17): Read & discuss Matt. 27:45-56; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 15:33-41; Luke 23:44-49
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #195
Tuesday (11/18): Read & sing Psalm 150
Supplementary Bible reading: John 19:28-30
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #196
Wednesday (11/19): Read & sing “Praise, My Soul, the King…”
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 69:1-36
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC #1
Thursday (11/20): Read & sing “My God, My God, O Why…”
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 22:1-31
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC #2
Friday (11/21): Read & sing “Look, Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious”
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 31:1-24
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 1.1
Saturday (11/22): Read & discuss Matt. 27:45-56; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Ezekiel 37:1-10
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the Apostle’s Creed
