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While it is true that the people of God are to gather corporately to worship on the Lord’s Day (Hebrews 10:24-25), the scriptures also imply that we are to worship God in our homes between each Lord’s day (Deuteronomy 6:7). Emmaus’ weekly Household Worship Guide provides structure to lead singles, married couples, and families with children of all ages in the daily worship of God within the home. The guide simply encourages Christians to read, pray, and sing. In addition, the elder’s of Emmaus encourage the use of the Baptist Catechism for systematic instruction in the Christian faith.
This is a guide and should be used as such. The intent is not for an individual or family to follow the guide point by point, but rather to utilize the resource to craft a daily worship experience appropriate for their home. Keep it simple, keep it short, and keep it consistent (and don’t forget to be patient and flexible too).
For a detailed prayer guide, and for commentary on the catechism, please follow the links provided in the corresponding sections below.
May God be glorified each and every day!
Worship Through The Reading of God’s Word
Yearly Bible Reading Plan
- SUNDAY > Josh 23, Acts 3, Jer 12, Matt 26
- MONDAY > Josh 24, Acts 4, Jer 13, Matt 27
- TUESDAY > Judg 1, Acts 5, Jer 14, Matt 28
- WEDNESDAY > Judg 2, Acts 6, Jer 15, Mark 1
- THURSDAY > Judg 3, Acts 7, Jer 16, Mark 2
- FRIDAY > Judg 4, Acts 8, Jer 17, Mark 3
- SATURDAY > Judg 5, Acts 9, Jer 18, Mark 4
Bible Stories
- Samuel is Born – 1 Samuel 1:1-28
- Samuel the Prophet – 1 Samuel 3:1-4:22
Scripture Reading For The Upcoming Lord’s Day – July 24th
- Sermon text: TBD
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Worship Through Prayer – The Lord’s Prayer
Baptist Catechism 106
- Q. What rule [has] God given for our direction in prayer?
- A. The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in prayer, but the special rule of direction is that prayer; which Christ taught His disciples, commonly called the Lord’s Prayer.
Recitation of the Lord’s Prayer
- “Pray then like this:
‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’”
For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen.
(Matthew 6:5–14, ESV)
- Click the link for the Emmaus Prayer Guide
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Worship Through Song
Sunday Worship Set – July 24th
You can purchase or listen to these songs on various websites such as iTunes. The lyrics for each song are provide below.
- How Great Thou Art – LYRICS
- Rock Of Ages – LYRICS
- Jesus Paid It All – LYRICS
- Speak, O Lord – LYRICS
- Before The Throne Of God Above – LYRICS
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Catechism – Systematic Instruction of God’s Word
Doctrinal Standard BC #29
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Q. How does Christ execute the office of a king?
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A. Christ executes the office of a king, in subduing us to Himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all His and our enemies.
Memory Verse(s)
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“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end” (Luke 1:32–33, ESV).
Scripture
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Study Passage: Acts 2:29-42 Matthew 16:13-28
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Support Passages: Genesis 49:10; Numbers 24:17; II Samuel 7:16; Psalms 2, 45, 72, 110; Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7; Daniel 7:13-14; Micah 5:2; Zechariah 9:9; Luke 1:31-33; John 18:33-38; Revelation 1, 19:16, etc. Mark 8:27-33, Luke 9:18-22, John 6:68-69; II Thessalonians 3:6, 14-15; Officers: Acts 14:20-23, 20:28; I Timothy 3; Acts 6; Offices: Ephesians 4:1-16; I Corinthians 12; Judgment: John 5:19-29; Law: Matthew 5-7
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Bible Story: Matthew 21:1-11 (Zechariah 9:9) Matthew 17:1-8
Click here for the catechism study guide and discussion questions.
