Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 1/4/09
Sermon text: John 1:35-51
Memory work: Follow
Sermon outline: “What Are You Seeking?”
I. Behold, the Lamb of God! (35-37)
II. Come, and you will see (38-39)
III. Andrew and Simon, Philip and Nathanael (40-46)
IV. An Israelite and the King of
V. You will see heaven opened. (50-51)
Music: Opening – “How Great Thou Art” (#44)
Preparation – “The Spirit Breathes upon the Word” (#145)
Response – Psalm 99
Closing – “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” (#252)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (12/28): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (12/29): Read & discuss John 1:35-51; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Genesis 22:1-14
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 8
Tuesday (12/30): Read & sing “How Great Thou Art”
Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 5:1-14
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 9
Wednesday (12/31): Read & sing “The Spirit Breathes upon the Word”
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 34:1-22
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 10
Thursday (1/1): Read & sing Psalm 99
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 5:1-11
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 4.1
Friday (1/2): Read & sing “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
Supplementary Bible reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 4.2
Saturday (1/3): Read & discuss John 1:35-51; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Genesis 28:10-22
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #70-71
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
