Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 2/8/09
Sermon text: John 3:22-36
Sermon outline: “The Bridegroom’s Voice”
Memory work: “The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand.” (John 3:35)
I. The Jews and rituals of purification (22-25)
II. John the Baptist and rituals of authority (26-28)
III. Jesus, the Bridegroom from above (29-31)
IV. Receive His testimony (32-36)
Music: Opening – “You Holy Angels Bright” (#18)
Preparation – “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” (#156)
Response – Psalm 117 (version 1)
Closing – “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” (#598)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (2/1): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (2/2): Read & discuss John 3:22-36; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Numbers 19:1-22
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 19
Tuesday (2/3): Read & sing “You Holy Angels Bright”
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 5:17-32
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 6.6
Wednesday (2/4): Read & sing “O Lord How Shall I Meet You”
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 45:1-17
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 20
Thursday (2/5): Read & sing Psalm 117 (version 1)
Supplementary Bible reading: John 8:21-38
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 7.1
Friday (2/6): Read & sing “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Supplementary Bible reading: John 6:35-40
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 7.2
Saturday (2/7): Read & discuss John 3:22-36; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 4:1-12
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #72-73
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
