Family Worship Guide: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 1B

 

Includes preparation for the LORD’s Day at the bottom of the page.

Saturday, June 21, 2014 • Download this worship guide (PDF)

Q. 2: How many things are necessary for you to know, that in this comfort you may live and die happily?
A: Three things: First, the greatness of my sin and misery. Second, how I am redeemed from all my sins and misery. Third, how I am to be thankful to God for such redemption.

Lord’s Day 1B

Parents’ Preparation: Read (1) “Joy in Comfort” in Your Only Comfort in Life and in Death”; (2) Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 2

Song: “O LORD, How Are My Foes Increased” (Psalm 3)

Readings: Jeremiah 31:13; John 16:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 2

Questions:

1. Why is knowledge of sin important?

2. Why is knowledge of salvation important?

3. Why is thankfulness to God important?

4. From where do we get this knowledge?

5. How does this knowledge comfort us and make us joyful?

"The Death of King Josiah at Megiddo" by William Brassey Hole (1846-1917)
“The Death of King Josiah at Megiddo” by William Brassey Hole (1846-1917) (click image to enlarge)

Preparation for the Lord’s Day: Theme: The People Make a Covenant with the LORD

Read: 2 Kings 23:1-3 (text); Hebrews 10:12-18

Songs:

“Come, All Ye People, Bless Our God” (Psalm 66)

“I Love the LORD, for My Request” (Psalm 116)

“What Shall I Render to the LORD” (Psalm 116)

“O Jesus, I Have Promised”

Prayer:

Dear heavenly Father, we praise you that you have chosen us to belong to Jesus in life and in death. May we have comfort and joy in Him in all circumstances in life, both good and bad. May we always be thankful for the gracious salvation you have given to us who are undeserving sinners. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.


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