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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
- SUNDAY > Exod 23, John 2, Job 41, 2 Cor 11
- MONDAY > Exod 24, John 3, Job 42, 2 Cor 12
- TUESDAY > Exod 25, John 4, Prov 1, 2 Cor 13
- WEDNESDAY > Exod 26, John 5, Prov 2, Gal 1
- THURSDAY > Exod 27, John 6, Prov 3, Gal 2
- FRIDAY > Exod 28, John 7, Prov 4, Gal 3
- SATURDAY > Exod 29, John 8, Prov 5, Gal 4
Bible Stories
- The Creation – Genesis 1:1-2:7
- Adam and Eve – Genesis 2:8-3:24
Scripture Reading For The Upcoming Lord’s Day – March 19th
- Sermon Text: Revelation
- Old Testament Reading: 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 to log into the CITY for the Emmaus Prayer Guide
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Worship Through Song
Sunday Worship Set – March 19th
You can purchase or listen to these songs on various websites such as iTunes. The lyrics for each song are provide below.
- TBD
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Catechism – Systematic Instruction of God’s Word
Doctrinal Standard BC #65 & 66
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Q. How is the Sabbath to be sanctified?
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A. The Sabbath is to sanctified by a holy resting all that day, even from such worldly employments and recreations as are lawful on other days, and spending the time in the public and private exercises of God’s worship, except so much as is to be taken up in the works of necessity and mercy..
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Q. What is forbidden in the fourth commandment?
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A. The fourth commandment forbids the omission or careless performance of the duties required, and the profaning the day by idleness, or doing that which is in itself sinful, or by unnecessary thoughts, words, or works, about worldly employments or recreations.
Memory Verse(s)
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“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; 2 to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night” (Psalm 92:1–2, ESV).
Scripture
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Study Passage: Acts 20:6-12
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Support Passages: Exodus 16:22-30; Psalm 92; Isaiah 66:23; Luke 4:16; Leviticus 23:3; Ezekiel 23:36-39; Colossians 3:16-17
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Bible Story: Nehemiah 13:15-22
Click here for the catechism study guide and discussion questions.
