Guide for Preparing for Worship on 11/1/09
Sermon text: John 15:1-8
Sermon outline: “The Fruitful Vine”
I. The Father’s Vineyard (1-2)
II. Our Place in the Vineyard (3)
III. Our Fruitfulness in the Vineyard (4-8)
Music: Opening – “For the Beauty of the Earth” (#116)
Preparation – “How Firm a Foundation” (#94)
Response – “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” (#345)
Closing – Psalm 124
Confession of Faith: WCF 2.1, 2.3
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (10/25): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (10/26): Read & discuss John 15:1-8; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 5:1-7
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 97
Tuesday (10/27): Read & sing “For the Beauty of the Earth”
Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 11:11-24
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.1
Wednesday (10/28): Read & sing “How Firm a Foundation”
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 10:19-25
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.2
Thursday (10/29): Read & sing “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”
Supplementary Bible reading: Ephesians 5:25-27
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.3
Friday (10/30): Read & sing Psalm 124
Supplementary Bible reading: Ezekiel 15:1-8
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.4
Saturday (10/31): Read & discuss John 15:1-8; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Ezekiel 17:1-24
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 2.1, 2.3
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
