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 > 2 Kgs 3, 2 Thes 3, Dan 7, Ps 49
- MONDAY > 2 Kgs 4, 1 Tim 1, Dan 8, Ps 50
- TUESDAY > 2 Kgs 5, 1 Tim 2, Dan 9, Ps 51
- WEDNESDAY > 2 Kgs 6, 1 Tim 3, Dan 10, Ps 52‐54
- THURSDAY > 2 Kgs 7, 1 Tim 4, Dan 11, Ps 55
- FRIDAY > 2 Kgs 8, 1 Tim 5, Dan 12, Ps 56‐57
- SATURDAY > 2 Kgs 9, 1 Tim 6, Hos 1, Ps 58‐59
Scripture Reading For The Upcoming Lord’s Day – October 29th
Sermon Text: Romans 12
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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
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 #105
• Q. What is Prayer?A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God, for things agreeable to His will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins and thankful acknowledgment of His mercies.
Memory Verse(s)
• “Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us” (Psalm 62:8, ESV).
Scripture
• Study Passage: Daniel 9:3-23, I John 5:13-17
• Support Passages: Psalm 32:5-6; John 14:13-14, 16:23-24; Romans 8:26-27; Philippians 4:6; Hebrews 4:14-16; James 5:13-18; I John 5:13-17, II Samuel 12:15-23; Matthew 7:7-12, 26:36-46; Mark 11:20-26; II Corinthians 12:7-10
• Bible Story: Daniel 6; I Kings 17 and 18; James 5:16-18
Click the link for the PDF version of the Doctrinal Standard