Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 11/30/08
Sermon text: Matthew 27:57-66
Sermon outline: “Buried”
I. Introduction – The body of Christ
II. The body of Jesus (57-58)
III. A burial (59-61)
IV. As secure as you can (62-66)
V. What now?
Music: Opening – “All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above” (#4)
Preparation – “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” (#194)
Response – “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (#457)
Closing – Psalm 126
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (11/23): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (11/24): Read & discuss Matt. 27:57-66; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 1.2
Tuesday (11/25): Read & sing “All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above”
Supplementary Bible reading: John 19:31-42
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 1.3
Wednesday (11/26): Read & sing “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 53:9-12
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC #3
Thursday (11/27): Read & sing “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 6:1-10
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 1.4
Friday (11/28): Read & sing Psalm 126
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 28:11-15
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 1.5
Saturday (11/29): Read & discuss Matt. 27:57-66; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 5:33-39
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss HC #60-61
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
