Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 2/22/09
Sermon text: Jeremiah 39:1-18
Sermon outline: “Serving the King of Life”
I. The fall of
II. God’s care for His people (v. 9-18)
III. Jesus and His church
IV. Jesus and spiritual overseers
V. Jesus and servant leaders
Music: Opening – “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (#53)
Preparation – “O Word of God Incarnate” (#140)
Response – Psalm 130
Closing – “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” (#500)
Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (2/15): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (2/16): Read & discuss Jeremiah 39:1-18; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Jeremiah 52:1-11
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 22
Tuesday (2/17): Read & sing “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Peter 3:8-22
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 8.1
Wednesday (2/18): Read & sing “O Word of God Incarnate”
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 12:1-29
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 8.2
Thursday (2/19): Read & sing Psalm 130
Supplementary Bible reading: Ezra 9:1-15
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 8.3
Friday (2/20): Read & sing “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”
Supplementary Bible reading: Ezra 10:1-17
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 8.4
Saturday (2/21): Read & discuss Jeremiah 39:1-18; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 6:1-7
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
