Guide for Preparing for Worship on 11/29/09
Sermon text: John 16:1-4a
Sermon outline: “Standing Firm in Christ in an Age of Trouble”
I. Don’t fall away (1)
II. A hatred that is ready to kill (2)
III. A hatred that does not know the Father or the Son (3)
IV. Remember, and don’t fall away (4a)
Music: Opening – “Give to Our God Immortal Praise” (#3)
Preparation – Psalm 128
Response – “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” (#221)
Closing – “Crown Him with Many Crowns” (#295)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (11/22): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (11/23): Read & discuss John 16:1-4a; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Ephesians 6:10-13
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 30.2
Tuesday (11/24): Read & sing “Give to Our God Immortal Praise”
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 3:7-14
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 30.3
Wednesday (11/25): Read & sing Psalm 128
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 8:1-3
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 30.4
Thursday (11/26): Read & sing “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 12:1-5
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 31.1
Friday (11/27): Read & sing “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 John 2:12-14
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 31.2
Saturday (11/28): Read & discuss John 16:1-4a; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 10:16-22
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss HC #1
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
