For August 24, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 8/24/08

Sermon text: Hebrews 1:1-4

Sermon outline: “The Final Word”

I. Introduction to Hebrews

II. A completed revelation (1-2a)

III. Omega and Alpha (2b)

IV. The image and power of God (3a)

V. The exalted Lord (3b-4)

VI. Conclusion: the excellent Word

Music: Opening – “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim” (#165)

Preparation – “Come, O Come, Thou Quickening Spirit” (#331)

Response – “Alive in Christ” (White #9)

Closing – Psalm 46 (version 2)

Confession of Faith: the Nicene Creed

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (8/17): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (8/18): Read & discuss Hebrews 1:1-4; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: John 1:1-5

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #134

Tuesday (8/19): Read & sing “Ye Servants of God…”

Supplementary Bible reading: Colossians 1:15-20

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #135

Wednesday (8/20): Read & sing “Come, O Come…”

Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 11:3

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #136

Thursday (8/21): Read & sing “Alive in Christ”

Supplementary Bible reading: Job 34:10-15

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #137

Friday (8/22): Read & sing Psalm 46

Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 10:1-4

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #138

Saturday (8/23): Read & discuss Hebrews 1:1-4; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 2:29-36

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss the Nicene 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 Westminster standards in approximately two years.

For August 17, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 8/17/08

Sermon text: Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon outline: “The Parable of the Talents”

I. Introduction – “How long, O Lord?”

II. It will be like a man going on a journey… (14-15)

III. What they did with what they were given (16-18)

IV. After a long time… (19-28)

V. An abundance (29-30)

Music: Opening – “For the Beauty of the Earth” (#116)

Preparation – Psalm 43

Response – “Come to the Waters” (White #7)

Closing – “Blow Ye the Trumpet, Blow!” (#474)

Confession of Faith: Westminster Confession of Faith, 2.1, 3

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (8/10): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (8/11): Read & discuss Matthew 25:14-30; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 6:9-11

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #129

Tuesday (8/12): Read & sing “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”

Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 19:11-27

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #130

Wednesday (8/13): Read & sing Psalm 16

Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 3:1-6

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #131

Thursday (8/14): Read & sing “For All the Saints”

Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 6:15-23

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #132

Friday (8/15): Read & sing “Round the Throne in Radiant Glory”

Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 13:10-17

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #133

Saturday (8/16): Read & discuss Matthew 25:14-30; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 37:16-19

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 2.1, 3

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 Westminster standards in approximately two years.

For August 10, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 8/10/08

Sermon text: Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon outline: “The Parable of the Ten Virgins”

I. Introduction – Marriage rituals

II. Ten virgins went out to meet the Bridegroom (1)

III. Five and five (2-4)

IV. “Here is the Bridegroom!” (5-7)

V. The marriage feast (8-12)

VI. Are you ready for the resurrection? (13)

Music: Opening – “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” (#500)

Preparation – Psalm 16

Response – “For All the Saints” (#358)

Closing – “Round the Throne in Radiant Glory” (Wh #6)

Confession of Faith: Westminster Confession of Faith, 8.3-4

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (8/3): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (8/4): Read & discuss Matthew 25:1-13; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 45:1-17

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #124

Tuesday (8/5): Read & sing “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”

Supplementary Bible reading: Proverbs 21:20

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #125

Wednesday (8/6): Read & sing Psalm 16

Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 26:36-46

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #126

Thursday (8/7): Read & sing “For All the Saints”

Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 13:22-30

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #127

Friday (8/8): Read & sing “Round the Throne in Radiant Glory”

Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 19:1-9

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #128

Saturday (8/9): Read & discuss Matthew 25:1-13; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: John 11:17-27

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WCF 8.3-4

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 Westminster standards in approximately two years.

For August 3, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 8/3/08

Sermon text: Matthew 24:45-51

Sermon outline: “The Master Servant”

I. Introduction – Beyond timing… Stay awake and be ready.

II. The Master and the servants (45-47)

III. The Master is delayed (48-49)

IV. The Master will come (50-51)

Music: Opening – “Give Praise to God” (White #1)

Preparation – “Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me” (#335)

Response – Psalm 92

Closing – “Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!” (#498)

Confession of Faith: Westminster Large Catechism questions 72-73

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (7/27): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (7/28): Read & discuss Matthew 24:45-51; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #119

Tuesday (7/29): Read & sing “Give Praise to God”

Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 16:1-21

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #120

Wednesday (7/30): Read & sing “Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me”

Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 49:1-7

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #121

Thursday (7/31): Read & sing Psalm 92

Supplementary Bible reading: 2 Peter 3:1-10

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #122

Friday (8/1): Read & sing “Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!”

Supplementary Bible reading: Zechariah 14:1-9

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #123

Saturday (8/2): Read & discuss Matthew 24:45-51; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 22:6-21

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #72-73

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 Westminster standards in approximately two years.

For July 27, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 7/27/08

Sermon text: Matthew 24:32-44

Sermon outline: “Perfect Timing”

I. Introduction – Revealed things and hidden things

II. The lesson of the fig tree (32-34)

III. The Word of God (35)

IV. Imperfect knowledge (36)

V. What we do know (37-41)

VI. Stay awake in the present age; be ready for the age to come (42-44)

Music: Opening – Psalm 81

Preparation – “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” (#162)

Response – “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed” (#254)

Closing – “Join All the Glorious Names” (#301)

Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism question #1

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (7/20): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (7/21): Read & discuss Matthew 24:32-44; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 21:29-33

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #114

Tuesday (7/22): Read & sing Psalm 81

Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 5:17-18

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #115

Wednesday (7/23): Read & sing “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”

Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 12:35-48

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #116

Thursday (7/24): Read & sing “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed”

Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 17:20-37

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #117

Friday (7/25): Read & sing “Join All the Glorious Names”

Supplementary Bible reading: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #118

Saturday (7/26): Read & discuss Matthew 24:32-44; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 13:32-37

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss Heidelberg Cat. #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 Westminster standards in approximately two years.

For July 20, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 7/20/08

Sermon text: Matthew 24:29-31

Sermon outline: “Gathering and Perfecting the Elect”

I. Introduction – The clear and important story of Paul’s hope

II. The apostasy and the tribulation (29)

III. After the tribulation (29)

IV. The sign of the Son of Man (30)

V. A return with a clear purpose, and your life of purpose (31)

Music: Opening – “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (#53)

Preparation – “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” (#398)

Response – “Like a River Glorious” (#699)

Closing – Psalm 29

Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (7/13): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (7/14): Read & discuss Matthew 24:29-31; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 13:24-27

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #109

Tuesday (7/15): Read & sing “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 2:8-11

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #110

Wednesday (7/16): Read & sing “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”

Supplementary Bible reading: Daniel 7:13-14

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #111

Thursday (7/17): Read & sing “Like a River Glorious”

Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 13:9-16

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #112

Friday (7/18): Read & sing Psalm 29

Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #113

Saturday (7/19): Read & discuss Matthew 24:29-31; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 7:1-17

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 Westminster standards in approximately two years.

For June 29, 2008

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Guide for the Preparation for Worship on 6/29/08

Sermon text: Galatians 1:3-5

Sermon title: “Losing Sight of the Gospel”

Music: Opening – “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” (#30)

Preparation – “It Is Well With My Soul” (#691)

Response – “God Be Merciful to Me” (#486)

Closing – Psalm 91

Confession of Faith: Romans 8:36-39

Suggested Preparations

Sunday (6/22): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (6/23): Read & discuss Galatians 1:3-5; read sermon outline Supplementary Bible reading: Galatians 1:1-10

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #94

Tuesday (6/24): Read & sing “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”

Supplementary Bible reading: Titus 2:11-14

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #95

Wednesday (6/25): Read & sing “It Is Well With My Soul”

Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #96

Thursday (6/26): Read & sing “God Be Merciful to Me”

Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 8:18-25

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #97

Friday (6/27): Read & sing Psalm 91

Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss WLC #98

Saturday (6/28): Read & discuss Galatians 1:3-5; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Jude 24-25

Catechism & Confession: Read and discuss Romans 8:36-39

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 Westminster standards in approximately two years.