Sunday (5/2): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)
Monday (5/3): Read & discuss John 18:12-27; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 26:57-75
Tuesday (5/4): Read & sing “Holy, Holy, Holy!” (100)
Supplementary Bible reading: John 11:45-57
Wednesday (5/5): Read & sing Psalm 13
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 69:1-36
Thursday (5/6): Read & sing “At the Lamb’s High Feast…” (420)
Supplementary Bible reading: John 7:14-52
Friday (5/7): Read & sing “Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!” (498)
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 50:1-12
Saturday (5/8): Read & discuss John 18:12-27; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: John 21:15-19
Next Sunday: May 9, 2010
Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee
Sermon text: John 18:12-27
Sermon outline: “Why Do You Strike Me?”
I. So the band of soldiers… (12-14)
II. Simon Peter followed (15-18)
III. The high priest then questioned Jesus (19-24)
IV. Now Simon Peter (25-27)
Music: Opening – “Holy, Holy, Holy!” (100)
Preparation – Psalm 13
Response – “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” (420)
Closing – “Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners” (498)
Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism question #1
OT Reading: 2 Samuel 7
Suggested Bible Study and Prayers
(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)
__ Ezekiel 44
Great Lord, You are the God of Heaven and Earth. Your Son has entered into the heavenly sanctuary. He has made an entrance into Your temple for us in Him. We repent of all known sin. We want to be numbered among the Israel that is above. We receive You with joy today, and turn away from every foolish desire, thought, saying, action, and inclination. We draw near to You now through Jesus Christ. We want to minister to You one day in Your holy sanctuary. Father, we understand that You are preparing us for that day even now. How are You using the troubles of Your church to prepare us for the life to come? We are assured that our labor in Your Son is not in vain. What glory is coming for Your martyrs, and for those who have given up everything in order to serve You here below? Forgive us when we have made foolish choice after foolish choice. We have missed the opportunity to suffer for You and to serve You. Don’t we understand anything about the glory of the life to come? How else could we make such worldly decisions day by day, as if the current age were everything and the life to come was nothing? But with You there is abundant forgiveness.
__ Psalm 13
Lord, You will not forget Your righteous Servant who made satisfaction for our sins. Our foes will not win the day, for in Your steadfast love You help us.
__ 2 Samuel 7
Faithful Lord, grant us rest from all the enemies that surround us. Father we would serve You with full devotion. Our plans are not always Your plans. Lead us in the right paths of fruitful service. Build up Your house and glorify Your Name. Bring glory to Your Son Jesus. You have made a house for David, and have established the Kingdom of His Son. Your steadfast love will never depart from Him. His throne is established forever. Who are we that You would grant to us a place in Your house? What can we say to You? You are great, O Lord, God. There is none like You, and it is the greatest privilege to be included in Your kingdom. You have confirmed Your Word of blessing through the death and resurrection of Your Son. Your promises are true. The house of Your servant Jesus shall know the security of Your love forever.
