Guide for Preparing for Worship on 1/24/10
Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee
Sermon text: John 16:23-28
Sermon outline: “The Father Loves You”
I. Ask the Father in My Name (23-24)
II. Figures of Speech and Plain Speaking (25)
III. Because You Have Loved Me and Believed (26-28)
Music: Opening – “Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord!” (#19)
Preparation – Psalm 5
Response – “How Great Thou Art” (#44)
Closing – “Lift High the Cross” (#263)
Confession of Faith:
Suggested Preparations
Sunday (1/17): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (1/18): Read & discuss John 16:23-28; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 John 2:1-11
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #28
Tuesday (1/19): Read & sing “Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord”
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 John 5:13-15
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #29
Wednesday (1/20): Read & sing Psalm 5
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 4:14-16
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF #30
Thursday (1/21): Read & sing “How Great Thou Art”
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 13:34-35
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #31
Friday (1/22): Read & sing “Lift High the Cross”
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 16:13-16
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #32
Saturday (1/23): Read & discuss John 16:23-28; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 1:1-14
Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the 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
