Guide for Preparing for Worship on 11/8/09
Sermon text: John 15:9-15
Sermon outline: “Love and Obedience in the Lord’s Vineyard”
I. Abide in My Love (9-10)
II. That your joy… (11)
III. Friends of God through the Love of Jesus (12-15)
Music: Opening – “I Sing the Almighty Power of God” (#119)
Preparation – “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” (#500)
Response – Psalm 125
Closing – “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (#128)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (11/1): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (11/2): Read & discuss John 15:9-15; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 John 3:1-10
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.5
Tuesday (11/3): Read & sing “I Sing the Almighty Power of God”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 John 4:7-21
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.6
Wednesday (11/4): Read & sing “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”
Supplementary Bible reading: Colossians 1:3-14
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.7
Thursday (11/5): Read & sing Psalm 125
Supplementary Bible reading: Song of Solomon 6:4-10
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 29.8
Friday (11/6): Read & sing “God Moves in a
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 25:14-15
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WSC 98
Saturday (11/7): Read & discuss John 15:9-15; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 5:1-8
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
