Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 7/12/09
Sermon text: John 11:38-44
Sermon outline: “Lazarus”
I. The tomb (38)
II. Take away the stones (39-40)
III. Father, I thank You (41-42)
IV. Lazarus, come out (43-44)
Music: Opening – “O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord” (#6)
Preparation – “How Firm a Foundation” (#94)
Response – Psalm 112 (Psalter)
Closing – “Round the Throne in Radiant Glory” (White #6)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (7/5): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (7/6): Read & discuss John 11:38-44; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 27:45-61
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 55
Tuesday (7/7): Read & sing “O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord”
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 27:62-28:2
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 56
Wednesday (7/8): Read & sing “How Firm a Foundation”
Supplementary Bible reading: John 17:20-26
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 57
Thursday (7/9): Read & sing Psalm 112
Supplementary Bible reading: John 5:19-24
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 58
Friday (7/10): Read & sing “Round the Throne in Radiant Glory”
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 8:40-55
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 59
Saturday (7/11): Read & discuss John 11:38-44; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Ezekiel 37:11-14
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss HC #60-61
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
