Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 8/16/09
Sermon text: John 12:42-50
Sermon outline: “An Hour of Death”
I. The glory that men love (12:42-43)
II. Him who sent Me (12:44-45)
III. Not to remain in darkness (12:46-50)
Music: Opening – “All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above” (#4)
Preparation – “Praise Ye the Father!” (#107)
Response – Psalm 133
Closing – “O for a Closer Walk with God” (#534)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (8/9): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (8/10): Read & discuss John 12:42-50; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: John 9:18-23
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 80
Tuesday (8/11): Read & sing “All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above”
Supplementary Bible reading: Colossians 1:15-20
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 81
Wednesday (8/12): Read & sing “Praise Ye the Father!”
Supplementary Bible reading: John 1:18
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 82
Thursday (8/13): Read & sing Psalm 133
Supplementary Bible reading: Ezekiel 33:1-9
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 83
Friday (8/14): Read & sing “O for a Closer Walk with God”
Supplementary Bible reading: John 5:45-47
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 84
Saturday (8/15): Read & discuss John 12:42-50; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 13:44-48
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 2.2
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
