Guide for Preparing for Worship on 10/25/09
Sermon text: John 14:22-31
Sermon outline: “The Gift of a New Peace”
I. The Display of God through the Church (22-24)
II. The Helper, The Teacher, The Holy Spirit (25-26)
III. The Peace of God and the Love of Jesus (27-31)
Music: Opening – “Come, Thou Almighty King” (#101)
Preparation – “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” (#247)
Response – Psalm 123
Closing – “Amazing Grace!” (#460)
Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (10/18): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (10/19): Read & discuss John 14:22-31; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 28.5
Tuesday (10/20): Read & sing “Come, Thou Almighty King”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Peter 3:8-17
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 95
Wednesday (10/21): Read & sing “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”
Supplementary Bible reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 28.6
Thursday (10/22): Read & sing Psalm 123
Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 8:26-27
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 28.7
Friday (10/23): Read & sing “Amazing Grace!”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 96
Saturday (10/24): Read & discuss John 14:22-31; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 1:6-11
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the Apostle’s Creed
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
