Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 1/25/09
Sermon text: John 2:13-22
Sermon outline: “My Father’s House”
I. Has the Father’s House become a house of trade? (13-16)
II. Zeal for the Father’s house consumed Him. (17)
III. He will raise a new house for God (18-22)
Music: Opening – “Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord!” (#19)
Preparation – Psalm 114
Response – “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” (#420)
Closing – “Lift High the Cross” (#263)
Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (1/18): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (1/19): Read & discuss John 2:13-22; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 2:41-52
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 14
Tuesday (1/20): Read & sing “Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord!”
Supplementary Bible reading: John 14:1-14
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 15
Wednesday (1/21): Read & sing Psalm 114
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 42:1-25
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 6.1
Thursday (1/22): Read & sing “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing”
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 59:15-21
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 6.2
Friday (1/23): Read & sing “Lift High the Cross”
Supplementary Bible reading: Ezekiel 43:1-12
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 16
Saturday (1/24): Read & discuss John 2:13-22; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 21:9-27
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the Apostle’s 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
