Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 4/5/09
Sermon text: John 6:1-15
Sermon outline: “That Nothing May Be Lost”
I. A large crowd followed Him (1-4)
II. He knew what He would do (5-6)
III. Five barley loaves and two fish (7-10)
IV. As much as they wanted (11)
V. Jesus and people – differing expectations and intentions (12-15)
Music: Opening – Psalm 84
Preparation – “We Come, O Christ, to You” (#181)
Response – “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted” (#257)
Closing – “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” (#345)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (3/29): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (3/30): Read & discuss John 6:1-15; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 11.2
Tuesday (3/31): Read & sing Psalm 84
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 9:10-17
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 11.3
Wednesday (4/1): Read & sing “We Come, O Christ, to You”
Supplementary Bible reading: Exodus 16:1-36
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 11.4
Thursday (4/2): Read & sing “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted”
Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 4:30-32
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 11.5
Friday (4/3): Read & sing “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Samuel 8:1-22
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 11.6
Saturday (4/4): Read & discuss John 6:1-15; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: John 18:33-40
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 8.1-2
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
