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Household Worship Guide – Week of March 25th

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 30, John 9, Prov 6, Gal 5

·      MONDAY > Exod 31, John 10, Prov 7, Gal 6

·      TUESDAY > Exod 32, John 11, Prov 8, Eph 1

·      WEDNESDAY > Exod 33, John 12, Prov 9, Eph 2

·      THURSDAY > Exod 34, John 13, Prov 10, Eph 3

·      FRIDAY > Exod 35, John 14, Prov 11, Eph 4

·      SATURDAY > Exod 36, John 15, Prov 12, Eph 5

Scripture Reading For The Upcoming Lord’s Day – April 1st

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)

See Emmaus Connect for prayer request and individuals to pray for.

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Worship Through Song

Songs that are sung regularly on Sunday can be found here.

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Catechism – Systematic Instruction of God’s Word

Doctrinal Standards BC #17 & 18

·       Q. What is sin?

·       A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God.

·       Q. What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created?

·       A. The sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created, was their eating the forbidden fruit.

Memory Verse(s)

·       ”Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness” (1 John 3:4, ESV).

Scripture

·       Study Passage: I John 3

·       Support Passages: Leviticus 4; Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 3:9-24; James 2:1-13

·       Bible Story: Genesis 4:1-15

1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 6: Of the Fall of Man, Of Sin, And of the Punishment Thereof

·       1. Although God created man upright and perfect, and gave him a righteous law, which had been unto life had he kept it, and threatened death upon the breach thereof, yet he did not long abide in this honour; Satan using the subtlety of the serpent to subdue Eve, then by her seducing Adam, who, without any compulsion, did willfully transgress the law of their creation, and the command given unto them, in eating the forbidden fruit, which God was pleased, according to his wise and holy counsel to permit, having purposed to order it to his own glory.  ( Genesis 2:16, 17; Genesis 3:12,13; 2 Corinthians 11:3 )

·       2. Our first parents, by this sin, fell from their original righteousness and communion with God, and we in them whereby death came upon all: all becoming dead in sin, and wholly defiled in all the faculties and parts of soul and body. ( Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12, etc; Titus 1:15; Genesis 6:5; Jeremiah 17:9;Romans 3:10-19 )

·       3. They being the root, and by God’s appointment, standing in the room and stead of all mankind, the guilt of the sin was imputed, and corrupted nature conveyed, to all their posterity descending from them by ordinary generation, being now conceived in sin, and by nature children of wrath, the servants of sin, the subjects of death, and all other miseries, spiritual, temporal, and eternal, unless the Lord Jesus set them free. ( Romans 5:12-19; 1 Corinthians 15:21, 22,45, 49; Psalms 51:5; Job 14:4; Ephesians 2:3; Romans 6:20 Romans 5:12; Hebrews 2:14, 15; 1 Thessalonians 1:10 )

·       4. From this original corruption, whereby we are utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite to all good, and wholly inclined to all evil, do proceed all actual transgressions. ( Romans 8:7; Colossians 1:21; James 1:14, 15; Matthew 15:19)

·       5. The corruption of nature, during this life, doth remain in those that are regenerated; and although it be through Christ pardoned and mortified, yet both itself, and the first motions thereof, are truly and properly sin. ( Romans 7:18,23; Ecclesiastes 7:20; 1 John 1:8; Romans 7:23-25; Galatians 5:17 )

The ​Boys and Girls Catechism​ is a great catechism to use with our younger children.

Click the link for the PDF version of the Doctrinal Standard


Household Worship Guide – Week of March 18th

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

 

Scripture Reading For The Upcoming Lord’s Day – March 25th

Sermon Text: Revelation 22:6-21

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Worship Through Prayer – The Lord’s Prayer

Baptist Catechism 106

  • What rule [has] God given for our direction in prayer?
  • 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)

See Emmaus Connect for the Emmaus Prayer Guide

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Worship Through Song

Songs that are sung regularly on Sunday can be found here.

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Catechism – Systematic Instruction of God’s Word

Doctrinal Standards BC #16

  • Did our first parents continue in the estate wherein they were created?
  • Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the estate wherein they were created, by sinning against God.

Memory Verse(s)

  • “For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:21-22, ESV).

Scripture

  • Study Passage: Genesis 3
  • Support Passages: Genesis 6:5-8; Psalm 89:46-48; Ecclesiastes 7:20-29; John 6:43-44; Romans 1:24-25; I Corinthians 15:21-22; Ephesians 2:1-3; James 1:13-15; Revelation 21:4
  • Bible Story: Genesis 3

 

1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 6: Of the Fall of Man, Of Sin, And of the Punishment Thereof

  • Although God created man upright and perfect, and gave him a righteous law, which had been unto life had he kept it, and threatened death upon the breach thereof, yet he did not long abide in this honour; Satan using the subtlety of the serpent to subdue Eve, then by her seducing Adam, who, without any compulsion, did willfully transgress the law of their creation, and the command given unto them, in eating the forbidden fruit, which God was pleased, according to his wise and holy counsel to permit, having purposed to order it to his own glory. (Genesis 2:16,17Genesis 3:12,132 Corinthians 11:3)

 

The ​Boys and Girls Catechism​ is a great catechism to use with our younger children.

 

Click the link for the PDF version of the Doctrinal Standard


Household Worship Guide – Week of March 11th

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 16, Luke 19, Job 34, 2 Cor 4
  • MONDAY >Exod 17, Luke 20, Job 35, 2 Cor 5
  • TUESDAY >Exod 18, Luke 21, Job 36, 2 Cor 6
  • WEDNESDAY >Exod 19, Luke 22, Job 37, 2 Cor 7
  • THURSDAY >Exod 20, Luke 23, Job 38, 2 Cor 8
  • FRIDAY >Exod 21, Luke 24, Job 39, 2 Cor 9
  • SATURDAY >Exod 22, John 1, Job 40, 2 Cor 10

 

Scripture Reading For The Upcoming Lord’s Day – March 18th

Sermon Text: Revelation TBD

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Worship Through Prayer – The Lord’s Prayer

Baptist Catechism 106

  • What rule [has] God given for our direction in prayer?
  • 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)

See Emmaus Connect for the Emmaus Prayer Guide

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Worship Through Song

Songs that are sung regularly on Sunday can be found here.

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Catechism – Systematic Instruction of God’s Word

Doctrinal Standards BC #15

  • What special act of providence did God exercise towards man, in the estate wherein he was created?
  • When God had created man, He entered into a covenant of works with him, upon condition of perfect obedience, forbidding him to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, upon pain of death.

Memory Verse(s)

  • “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one” (2 Thessalonians 3:3, ESV).

Scripture

  • Study Passage: Genesis 1:26-2:25
  • Support Passages: Exodus 20:8-9, 31:12-17; II Thessalonians 3:6-15; Hebrews 13:1-6
  • Bible Story: Exodus 24

1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 7: Of God’s Covenant

  • The distance between God and the creature is so great, that although reasonable creatures do owe obedience to him as their creator, yet they could never have attained the reward of life but by some voluntary condescension on God’s part, which he hath been pleased to express by way of covenant. ( Luke 17:10Job 35:7,8)

The ​Boys and Girls Catechism​ is a great catechism to use with our younger children.

Click the link for the PDF version of the Doctrinal Standard


Household Worship Guide – Week of March 4th

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 9, Luke 12, Job 27, 1 Cor 13

·      MONDAY > Exod 10, Luke 13, Job 28, 1 Cor 14

·      TUESDAY > Exod 11:1–12:21, Luke 14, Job 29, 1 Cor 15

·      WEDNESDAY > Exod 12:22–51, Luke 15, Job 30, 1 Cor 16

·      THURSDAY > Exod 13, Luke 16, Job 31, 2 Cor 1

·      FRIDAY > Exod 14, Luke 17, Job 32, 2 Cor 2

·      SATURDAY > Exod 15, Luke 18, Job 33, 2 Cor 3

Scripture Reading For The Upcoming Lord’s Day – March 11th

Sermon Text: Revelation 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)

See Emmaus Connect for the Emmaus Prayer Guide

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Worship Through Song

Songs that are sung regularly on Sunday can be found here.

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Catechism – Systematic Instruction of God’s Word

Doctrinal Standard BC #13

·       Q. How did God create man?

·       A. God created man male and female, after His own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.

Memory Verse(s)

·       “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27,ESV).

Scripture

·       Study Passage: Genesis 1:26-2:25

·       Support Passages: Ecclesiastes 12:7; Luke 23:43; Matthew 10:28; Daniel 7:15; I Corinthians 15:45-54; 2 Corinthians 5:1-10; Philippians 1:23-24; Colossians 3:10; Ephesians 4:24

·       Bible Story: Genesis 1:26-30, 2:15-25

1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 4: Of Creation

·       2. After God had made all other creatures, he created man, male and female, with reasonable and immortal souls, rendering them fit unto that life to God for which they were created; being made after the image of God, in knowledge, righteousness, and true holiness; having the law of God written in their hearts, and power to fulfil it, and yet under a possibility of transgressing, being left to the liberty of their own will, which was subject to change. ( Genesis 1:27Genesis 2:7Ecclesiastes 7:29Genesis 1:26Romans 2:1415Genesis 3:6 )

The Boys and Girls Catechism is a great catechism to use with our younger children.

Click the link for the PDF version of the Doctrinal Standard


Household Worship Guide – Week of February 25th

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 2, Luke 5, Job 19, 1 Cor 6

·      MONDAY > Exod 3, Luke 6, Job 20, 1 Cor 7

·      TUESDAY > Exod 4, Luke 7, Job 21, 1 Cor 8

·      WEDNESDAY > Exod 5, Luke 8, Job 22, 1 Cor 9

·      THURSDAY > Exod 6, Luke 9, Job 23, 1 Cor 10

·      FRIDAY > Exod 7, Luke 10, Job 24, 1 Cor 11

·      SATURDAY > Exod 8, Luke 11, Job 25–26, 1 Cor 12

Scripture Reading For The Upcoming Lord’s Day – March 4th

Sermon Text: Revelation 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)

See Emmaus Connect for the Emmaus Prayer Guide

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Worship Through Song

Songs that are sung regularly on Sunday can be found here.

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Catechism – Systematic Instruction of God’s Word

Doctrinal Standard BC #13

·       Q. How did God create man?

·       A. God created man male and female, after His own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.

Memory Verse(s)

·       “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27,ESV).

Scripture

·       Study Passage: Genesis 1:26-2:25

·       Support Passages: Ecclesiastes 12:7; Luke 23:43; Matthew 10:28; Daniel 7:15; I Corinthians 15:45-54; 2 Corinthians 5:1-10; Philippians 1:23-24; Colossians 3:10; Ephesians 4:24

·       Bible Story: Genesis 1:26-30, 2:15-25

1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 4: Of Creation

·       2. After God had made all other creatures, he created man, male and female, with reasonable and immortal souls, rendering them fit unto that life to God for which they were created; being made after the image of God, in knowledge, righteousness, and true holiness; having the law of God written in their hearts, and power to fulfil it, and yet under a possibility of transgressing, being left to the liberty of their own will, which was subject to change.

Genesis 1:27Genesis 2:7Ecclesiastes 7:29Genesis 1:26Romans 2:1415Genesis 3:6 )

The Boys and Girls Catechism is a great catechism to use with our younger children.

Click the link for the PDF version of the Doctrinal Standard


Household Worship Guide – Week of February 18th

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 > Gen 45, Mark 15, Job 11, Rom 15

·      MONDAY > Gen 46, Mark 16, Job 12, Rom 16

·      TUESDAY > Gen 47, Luke 1:1–38, Job 13, 1 Cor 1

·      WEDNESDAY > Gen 48, Luke 1:39–80, Job 14, 1 Cor 2

·      THURSDAY > Gen 49, Luke 2, Job 15, 1 Cor 3

·      FRIDAY > Gen 50, Luke 3, Job 16–17, 1 Cor 4

·      SATURDAY > Exod 1, Luke 4, Job 18, 1 Cor 5

Scripture Reading For The Upcoming Lord’s Day – February 25th

Sermon Text: Revelation 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)

See Emmaus Connect for the Emmaus Prayer Guide

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Worship Through Song

Songs that are sung regularly on Sunday can be found here.       

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Catechism – Systematic Instruction of God’s Word

Doctrinal Standards  BC #11 & 12

·       Q. How does God execute His decrees?

·       A. God executes His decrees in the works of creation and providence.

·       Q. What is the work of creation?

·       A. The work of creation is God’s making all things of nothing, by the Word of His power, in the space of six days, and all very good.

Memory Verse(s)

·       “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him” (Hebrews 11:6, ESV).

Scripture

·       Study Passage: Genesis 1:1-25

·       Support Passages: Hebrews 11:1-6; Romans 1:20; Revelation 4:11; Colossians 1:16; Psalm 33:6-12

·       Bible Story: Genesis 1; the six days of creation.

1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 3: Of God’s Decree

·       1. God hath decreed in himself, from all eternity, by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely and unchangeably, all things, whatsoever comes to pass; yet so as thereby is God neither the author of sin nor hath fellowship with any therein; nor is violence offered to the will of the creature, nor yet is the liberty or contingency of second causes taken away, but rather established; in which appears his wisdom in disposing all things, and power and faithfulness in accomplishing his decree. ( Isaiah 46:10Ephesians 1:11Hebrews 6:17Romans 9:1518James 1:131 John 1:5Acts 4:2728John 19:11Numbers 23:19Ephesians 1:3-5 )

·       2. Although God knoweth whatsoever may or can come to pass, upon all supposed conditions, yet hath he not decreed anything, because he foresaw it as future, or as that which would come to pass upon such conditions. ( Acts 15:18Romans 9:11131618 )

·       3. By the decree of God, for the manifestation of his glory, some men and angels are predestinated, or foreordained to eternal life through Jesus Christ, to the praise of his glorious grace; others being left to act in their sin to their just condemnation, to the praise of his glorious justice. ( 1 Timothy 5:21Matthew 25:34Ephesians 1:56Romans 9:2223Jude 4 )

·       4. These angels and men thus predestinated and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed, and their number so certain and definite, that it cannot be either increased or diminished. ( 2 Timothy 2:19John 13:18 )

·       5. Those of mankind that are predestinated to life, God, before the foundation of the world was laid, according to his eternal and immutable purpose, and the secret counsel and good pleasure of his will, hath chosen in Christ unto everlasting glory, out of his mere free grace and love, without any other thing in the creature as a condition or cause moving him thereunto. ( Ephesians 1:4911Romans 8:302 Timothy 1:91 Thessalonians 5:9Romans 9:1316;Ephesians 2:512 )

·       6. As God hath appointed the elect unto glory, so he hath, by the eternal and most free purpose of his will, foreordained all the means thereunto; wherefore they who are elected, being fallen in Adam, are redeemed by Christ, are effectually called unto faith in Christ, by his Spirit working in due season, are justified, adopted, sanctified, and kept by his power through faith unto salvation; neither are any other redeemed by Christ, or effectually called, justified, adopted, sanctified, and saved, but the elect only. ( 1 Peter 1:22 Thessalonians 2:131 Thessalonians 5:910Romans 8:302 Thessalonians 2:131 Peter 1:5John 10:26John 17:9John 6:64 )

·       7. The doctrine of the high mystery of predestination is to be handled with special prudence and care, that men attending the will of God revealed in his Word, and yielding obedience thereunto, may, from the certainty of their effectual vocation, be assured of their eternal election; so shall this doctrine afford matter of praise, reverence, and admiration of God, and of humility, diligence, and abundant consolation to all that sincerely obey the gospel. ( 1 Thessalonians 1:45;2 Peter 1:10Ephesians 1:6Romans 11:33Romans 11:5620Luke 10:20 )

1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 4: Of Creation

·       1. In the beginning it pleased God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for the manifestation of the glory of his eternal power, wisdom, and goodness, to create or make the world, and all things therein, whether visible or invisible, in the space of six days, and all very good.

John 1:23Hebrews 1:2Job 26:13Romans 1:20Colossians 1:16Genesis 1:31 )

·       2. After God had made all other creatures, he created man, male and female, with reasonable and immortal souls, rendering them fit unto that life to God for which they were created; being made after the image of God, in knowledge, righteousness, and true holiness; having the law of God written in their hearts, and power to fulfil it, and yet under a possibility of transgressing, being left to the liberty of their own will, which was subject to change. ( Genesis 1:27Genesis 2:7Ecclesiastes 7:29Genesis 1:26Romans 2:1415Genesis 3:6 )

·       3. Besides the law written in their hearts, they received a command not to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, which whilst they kept, they were happy in their communion with God, and had dominion over the creatures. ( Genesis 2:17Genesis 1:2628 )

The Boys and Girls Catechism is a great catechism to use with our younger children.

Click the link for the PDF version of the Doctrinal Standard


Household Worship Guide – Week of February 11th

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 >Gen 38, Mark 8, Job 4, Rom 8
  • MONDAY >Gen 39, Mark 9, Job 5, Rom 9
  • TUESDAY >Gen 40, Mark 10, Job 6, Rom 10
  • WEDNESDAY >Gen 41, Mark 11, Job 7, Rom 11
  • THURSDAY >Gen 42, Mark 12, Job 8, Rom 12
  • FRIDAY >Gen 43, Mark 13, Job 9, Rom 13
  • SATURDAY >Gen 44, Mark 14, Job 10, Rom 14

 

Scripture Reading For The Upcoming Lord’s Day – February 18th

Sermon Text: Revelation TBD

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Worship Through Prayer – The Lord’s Prayer

Baptist Catechism 106

  • What rule [has] God given for our direction in prayer?
  • 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)

See Emmaus Connect for the Emmaus Prayer Guide

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Worship Through Song

Songs that are sung regularly on Sunday can be found here.

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Catechism – Systematic Instruction of God’s Word

Doctrinal Standard BC #10

  • What are the decrees of God?
  • The decrees of God are His eternal purpose, according to the counsel of His will, whereby for His own glory, He has fore-ordained whatsoever comes to pass

Memory Verse(s)

  • “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him”(Ephesians 1:3-4, ESV).

Scripture

  • Study Passage: Ephesians 1:3-14
  • Support Passages: Romans 8:26-39, 9:11-18; Acts 2:23, 4:24-28; John 6:44,65;

2 Thessalonians 2:13; I Peter 2:8; Genesis 18:19; Isaiah 5:1-7; Deuteronomy 7:6-11;

  • Bible Story: Genesis 37:1-28, 50:15-21

1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 3: Of God’s Decree

  • God hath decreed in himself, from all eternity, by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely and unchangeably, all things, whatsoever comes to pass; yet so as thereby is God neither the author of sin nor hath fellowship with any therein; nor is violence offered to the will of the creature, nor yet is the liberty or contingency of second causes taken away, but rather established; in which appears his wisdom in disposing all things, and power and faithfulness in accomplishing his decree.
    ( Isaiah 46:10; Ephesians 1:11; Hebrews 6:17; Romans 9:15, 18; James 1:13; 1 John 1:5; Acts 4:27, 28; John 19:11; Numbers 23:19; Ephesians 1:3-5)

 

The ​Boys and Girls Catechism​ is a great catechism to use with our younger children.

 

Click the link for the PDF version of the Doctrinal Standard


Household Worship Guide – Week of January 28th

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 >Gen 23, Matt 22, Neh 12, Acts 22
  • MONDAY >Gen 24, Matt 23, Neh 13, Acts 23
  • TUESDAY >Gen 25, Matt 24, Esther 1, Acts 24
  • WEDNESDAY >Gen 26, Matt 25, Esther 2, Acts 25
  • THURSDAY >Gen 27, Matt 26, Esther 3, Acts 26
  • FRIDAY >Gen 28, Matt 27, Esther 4, Acts 27
  • SATURDAY >Gen 29, Matt 28, Esther 5, Acts 28

Scripture Reading For The Upcoming Lord’s Day – February 4th

Sermon Text: Revelation 20:7-10

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Worship Through Prayer – The Lord’s Prayer

Baptist Catechism 106

  • What rule [has] God given for our direction in prayer?
  • 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)

See Emmaus Connect for the Emmaus Prayer Guide

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Worship Through Song

Songs that are sung regularly on Sunday can be found here.

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Catechism – Systematic Instruction of God’s Word

Doctrinal Standard BC #7

  • What is God?
  • God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth.

Memory Verse(s)

  • “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24, ESV).

Scripture

  • Study Passage: John 4:1-26, 38-42; Psalm 94, 139
  • Support Passages: I Timothy 1:15-17, 6:13-16; Isaiah 40:12-31, 45:5-25 Psalm 90:1-6; I Kings 8:27; Job 11:7-9; Romans 11:33-36; Psalm 147:4-5; (Holy)Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 15:4 (Just) Isaiah 30:18; Job 34:12; Revelation 16:7; Psalm: 82; Psalm 103:6; 146:6-9 (Good) Psalm 145:8-9, 103:8
  • Bible Story: I Kings 18:21-40; John 10:1-18

1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 2: Of God and of the Holy Trinity

  • The Lord our God is but one only living and true God; whose subsistence is in and of himself, infinite in being and perfection; whose essence cannot be comprehended by any but himself; a most pure spirit, invisible, without body, parts, or passions, who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; who is immutable, immense, eternal, incomprehensible, almighty, every way infinite, most holy, most wise, most free, most absolute; working all things according to the counsel of his own immutable and most righteous will for his own glory; most loving, gracious, merciful, long-suffering, abundant in goodness and truth, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin; the rewarder of them that diligently seek him, and withal most just and terrible in his judgments, hating all sin, and who will by no means clear the guilty. ( 1 Corinthians 8:4, 6; Deuteronomy 6:4; Jeremiah 10:10; Isaiah 48:12; Exodus 3:14; John 4:24; 1 Timothy 1:17; Deuteronomy 4:15, 16; Malachi 3:6; 1 Kings 8:27; Jeremiah 23:23; Psalms 90:2; Genesis 17:1; Isaiah 6:3; Psalms 115:3; Isaiah 46:10; Proverbs 16:4; Romans 11:36; Exodus 34:6, 7; Hebrews 11:6;Nehemiah 9:32, 33; Psalms 5:5, 6; Exodus 34:7; Nahum 1:2, 3)

The ​Boys and Girls Catechism​ is a great catechism to use with our younger children.

Click the link for the PDF version of the Doctrinal Standard



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that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)

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