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
Bible Stories
- Paul in Corinth – Acts 18:1-28
- Paul in Ephesus – Acts 19:1-41
- Paul Goes to Rome – Acts 27:1-28:31
Scripture Reading For The Upcoming Lord’s Day – March 12th
- 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)
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Worship Through Song
Sunday Worship Set – March 12th
You can purchase or listen to these songs on various websites such as iTunes. The lyrics for each song are provide below.
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Catechism – Systematic Instruction of God’s Word
Doctrinal Standard BC #63 & 64
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Q. What is required in the fourth commandment?
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A. The fourth commandment requires the keeping holy to God such set times as He has appointed in His Word, expressly one whole day in seven to be a holy Sabbath to Himself..
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Q. Which day of the seven has God appointed to be the weekly Sabbath?
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A. From the creation of the world to the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly Sabbath; and the first day of the week ever since, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian Sabbath.
Memory Verse(s)
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“For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s” (Romans 14:7–8,ESV).
Scripture
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Study Passage: Romans 14:1-12
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Support Passages: Deuteronomy 5:12-14; Genesis 2:2-3; I Corinthians 16:1-2; Acts 20:7; Revelation 1:10
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Bible Story: Numbers 15:32-36
Click here for the catechism study guide and discussion questions.
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