Watch Night/New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Community
Watch Night/New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Community
December 25 to January 5
Gathering with Songs linked with scriptural verses
Ezra 3:11 “In Thanksgiving Let Us Praise Him” John 12:46 “A Thousand Candles” John 13:1 “Moment by Moment” John 13:35 “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love” Revelation 3:2 “Rise Up, O Church of God” Revelation 3:4 “When He Shall Come” Revelation 4:8 “Holy, Holy, Holy” Revelation 5:9 “Praise Him! Praise Him!” Revelation 5:13 “We Will Glorify”
Messianic Prophecy
Isaiah 11:2 “He will be anointed by the Spirit”
NT Fulfillment: Matthew 3:16-17
God’s Word
Psalm 136:1-9 (God’s love endures forever)
Ecclesiastes 7:14-24 (The Teacher searches out wisdom)
Daniel 6: 21-28 (Daniel is thrown into the lion’s den)
John 13:31-38 (Jesus predicts Peter’s denial)
Revelation 4:1-11 (The throne of God in Heaven)
Suggested Memory Verses:
Memory Verse: John 13:35 “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Doctrine:
Reformation Study Bible: Psalm 136:1 “God Is Love: divine Goodness and Faithfulness”
The Heidelberg Catechism: Question #123 “What is the second petition?”
The Westminster Catechism parallel question: #102 “What do we pray for in the second petition?”
Prayerful Response/Breaking of Bread
Integrated Bible Reading Plan for Week Forty-Eight:
Day 330 Ecc 6:7-12; Ps 135:1-7; Daniel 7-8; John 12:37-43; Re 2:12-17 Nov 26,
Day 331 Ecc 7:1-13; Ps 135:8-14; Daniel 5; Daniel 9; John 12:44-50; Re 2:18-29 Nov 27,
Day 332 Ecc 7:14-24; Ps 135:15-21; Daniel 6; Ezra 1; John 13:1-11; Re 3:1-6 Nov 28,
Day 333 Ecc 7:25-29; Ps 136:1-9; Ezra 2-3; John 13:12-20; Re 3:7-13 Nov 29,
Day 334 Ecc 8:1-9; Ps 136:10-16; Ezra 4; Daniel 10; John 13:21-30; Re 3:14-22 Nov 30,
Day 335 Ecc 8:10-13; Ps 136:17-22; Daniel 11-12; John 13:31-35; Re 4:1-11 Dec 1,
Day 336 Ecc 8:14-17; Ps 136:23-26; Ezra 5-6; John 13:36-38; Re 5:1-14 Dec 2,
Gathering with Song linked with scriptural verses
Ezekiel 34:26 “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing” Daniel 4:37 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” John 12:13 “All Glory, Laud and Honor” John 112:26 “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” John 12:28 “Glorify Thy Name” John 12:32 “Life High the Cross” Revelation 1:5 “I Will Praise Him” Revelation 1:7 “He Is Coming” Revelation 1:18 “He Lives”
Messianic Prophecy
Isaiah 40:10-11 “He is a shepherd”
NT Fulfillment: John 10:11; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25
God’s Word
Psalm 134 (Exhortation to praise the LORD)
Ecclesiastes 4:4-12 (Comfort in companionship)
Daniel 3:16-18, 24-27 (Three friends are rescued from the blazing furnace)
John 12:20-26 (Jesus predicts his death)
Revelation 1:12-20 (The Seven Golden Lamp-stands)
Suggested Memory Verses:
Memory Verse: John 11:25-26 “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
Doctrines:
Reformed Study Bible: Daniel 4:34 “God Reigns: Divine Sovereignty” 2 John” “”The Humanity of Jesus” Revelation 2:1 “The Local Church”
The Heidelberg catechism questions for the Lord’s Day #47: Question #122 “What is the first petition?”
The Westminster Catechism parallel questions: #101 “What do we pray for in the first petition?”
Prayerful Response/Breaking of Bread
Integrated Bible Reading Plan for Week Forty-Seven:
Day 323 Ecc 4:4-12; Ps 130:5-8; Ezekiel 38-39; John 11:17-27; 2 John 1-13 Nov 19,
Day 324 Ecc 4:13-16; Ps 131:1-3; Ezekiel 32; Daniel 3; John 11:28-44; 3 John 1-15 Nov 20,
Day 325 Ecc 5:1-3; Ps 132:1-5; Ezekiel 40-41; John 11:45-57; Revelation 1:1-8 Nov 21,
Day 326 Ecc 5:4-7; Ps 132:6-12; Ezekiel 42-43; John 12:1-11; Re 1:9-11 Nov 22,
Day 327 Ecc 5:8-17; Ps 132:13-18; Ezekiel 44-45; John 12:12-19; Re 1:12-20 Nov 23,
Day 328 Ecc 5:18-20; Ps 133:1-3; Ezekiel 46-47; John 12:20-26; Re 2:1-7 Nov 24,
Day 329 Ecc 6:1-6; Ps 134:1-3; Ezekiel 48; Daniel 4; John 12:27-36; Re 2:8-11 Nov 25,
Gathering with Song linked with scriptural verses
Ecclesiastes 3:11 “In His Time” Psalm 126:3 “To God Be the Glory” Lamentations 3:22-23 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Ezekiel 34:26 “There Shall Be Showers of Blessings” John 9:25 “Amazing Grace” John 10:3 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” John 10:14-15 “The King of love my Shepherd Is” John 10:27 “Where He Leads Me” 1 John 3:1 “Children of the Heavenly Father” 1 John 3:2 “We Shall Behold Him” 1 John 3:14 “The Bond of Love” 1 John 3:18 “Reach Out and Touch” 1 John 4:9 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” 1 John 4:10 “Love Lifted Me” 1 John 4:11 “Pass It On” 1 John 4:19 “Tell Me the Old, Old Story” 1 John 5:4 “Faith Is the Victory”
Messianic Prophecy
Isaiah 6:9-10 “His parables would fall on deaf ears”
NT Fulfillment: Matthew 13:13-15
God’s Word
Psalm 127 (Children are a reward from the Lord)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 (A time for everything)
Lamentations 3:17-26 (Jeremiah cries to the LORD)
John 10:11-21 (Jesus is the Good Shepherd
1 John 4:7-21 (God is love)
Suggested Memory Verses:
Memory Verse: 1 John 5:3 “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.”
Doctrine:
The Reformation Study Bible : John 10:15 “Definite Redemption” 1 John 3:7 “Antinomianism”
The Heidelberg Catechism questions for the Lord’s Day 46: Question #120 “Why has Christ commanded us to address God: Our Father”? Question #121 “Why is there added: “who art in heaven”?
The Westminster Catechism parallel question #100 “What doth the preface of the Lord’s Prayer teach us”?
Prayerful Response/Breaking of Bread
Integrated Bible Reading Plan for Week Forty-Six:
Day 316 Ecc 1:12-18; Ps 124:6-8; Lamentations 1-2; John 9:18-23; 1 Jn 3:1-10 Nov 12,
Day 317 Ecc 2:1-11; Ps 125:1-5; Lamentations 3-4; John 9:24-41; 1 Jn 3:11-15 Nov 13,
Day 318 Ecc 2:12-17; Ps 126:1-6; Lamentations 5; Jeremiah 41; John 10:1-10; 1 Jn 3:16-24 Nov 14,
Day 319 Ecc 2:18-26; Ps 127:1-5; Jeremiah 42-43; John 10:11-21; 1 Jn 4:1-6 Nov 15,
Day 320 Ecc 3:1-15; Ps 128:1-6; Jeremiah 44; Ezekiel 33; John 10:22-30; 1 Jn 4:7-21 Nov 16,
Day 321 Ecc 3:16-22; Ps 129:1-8; Ezekiel 34-35; John 10:31-42; 1 Jn 5:1-12 Nov 17,
Day 322 Ecc 4:1-3; Ps 130:1-4; Ezekiel 36-37; John 11:1-16; 1 Jn 5:13-21 Nov 18,
Gathering with Song linked with scriptural verses
Hebrews 13:20 “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” 1 John 1:7 “Nothing But the Blood” 1 John 2:6 “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”
Messianic Prophecy
Psalm 109:4 “Prays for his enemies”
NT Fulfillment: Luke 23:34, Matthew 5:44
God’s Word
Psalm 121:5-8 (The LORD will keep you from all harm)
Proverbs 31:10-31 (Description of a wife of noble character)
Jeremiah 39:11-18 (Jeremiah is freed)
John 8:31-36 (The true descendant of Abraham)
1 John 1:5-10 (Confession brings forgiveness)
Suggested Memory Verses:
Memory Verse: 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Doctrine:
The Heidelberg Catechism questions for the Lord’s Day 45: #116 “Why is prayer necessary for Christians?” #117 “What is contained in a prayer which pleases God and is heard by him? #118 “What has God commanded us to ask of him?” #119 “What is the Lord’s Prayer?”
The Westminster Catechism parallel questions: #88 “Why do Christians need to pray?” #98 “What is prayer?” #99 “What rule hath God given for our direction in prayer?”
Prayerful Response/Breaking of Bread
Integrated Bible Reading Plan for Week Forty-Five:
Day 309 Prv 30:15-17; Ps 120:1-7; Jeremiah 33; Ezekiel 25; John 8:1-11; He 13:9-16 Nov 5,
Day 310 Prv 30:18-23; Ps 121:1-4; Ezekiel 29-30; John 8:12-20; He 13:17-25 Nov 6,
Day 311 Prv 30:24-28; Ps 121:5-8; Ezekiel 31; Ez 26; John 8:21-30; 1 John 1:1-4 Nov 7,
Day 312 Prv 30:29-33; Ps 122:1-5; Ezekiel 27-28; John 8:31-38; 1 Jn 1:5-10 Nov 8,
Day 313 Prv 31:1-9; Ps 122:6-9; Jeremiah 37-38; John 8:39-47; 1 Jn 2:1-6 Nov 9,
Day 314 Prv 31:10-31; Ps 123:1-5; Jeremiah 39; 2 Kings 25; John 8:48-59; 1 Jn 2:7-17 Nov 10,
Day 315 Ecc 1:1-11; Ps 124:1-5; Jeremiah 52; Jer 40; John 9:1-17; 1 Jn 2:18-29 Nov 11,
Gathering with Song linked with scriptural verses
Psalm 119:130 “O Word of God Incarnate” Psalm 119:151 “Nearer, My God, To Thee” Jeremiah 41:3 “The Love of God” John 6:63 “Wonderful Words of Life” John 6:68 “We Come, O Christ, to You” Hebrews 12:2 “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” Hebrews 12:3 “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” Hebrews 12:14 “Take Time to Be Holy” Hebrews 12:22 “We’re Marching to Zion” Hebrews 13:5 “Anywhere with Jesus”
Messianic Prophecy
Psalm 72:12-14, Isaiah 29:18-19 “Care for the poor and the needy”
NT Fulfillment: Luke 7:22
God’s Word
Psalm 119:161-168 (The Excellency of God’s Word)
Proverbs 30:1-6 (The sayings of Agur)
Jeremiah 31:31-35 (A New Covenant with Israel and Judah)
John 7:37-39 (Jesus teaches at the Feast of Tabernacles)
Hebrews 13:1-8 (Hospitality, marriage and sacrificial giving)
Suggested Memory Verses:
Memory Verse: Proverbs 30:5 “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in it.”
Doctrine:
The Heidelberg Catechism questions for the Lord’s Day #44 Question #113 “What is required in the tenth commandment?” #114″But to those who are converted to God keep these commandments perfectly?” #115 “Why, then, does God have the ten commandments preached so strictly since no one can keep them in this life?”
The Westminster Catechism parallel questions: #79 “Which is the tenth commandment?” #80 “What is required in the tenth commandment?” #81 “What is forbidden in the tenth commandment?” #82 “Is any man able to perfectly to keep the commandments of God?” #83 “Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous?” #35 “What is sanctification?”
Prayerful Response
Breaking of Bread
Integrated Bible Reading Plan for Week Forty-Four:
Day 302 Prv 29:21-22; Ps 119:121-128; Ezekiel 16-17; John 6:60-71; He 11:8-16 Oct 29,
Day 303 Prv 29:23; Ps 119:129-136; Ezekiel 18-19; John 7:1-9; He 11:17-31 Oct 30,
Day 304 Prv 29:24-25; Ps 119:137-144; Ezekiel 20-21; John 7:10-24; He 11:32-40 Oct 31,
Day 305 Prv 29:26-27; Ps 119:145-152; Ezekiel 22-23; John 7:25-31; He 12:1-11 Nov 1,
Day 306 Prv 30:1-6; Ps 119:153-160; Ezekiel 24; Jeremiah 21; John 7:32-36; He 12:12-17 Nov 2,
Day 307 Prv 30:7-9; Ps 119:161-168; Jeremiah 22; Jer 30; John 7:37-39; He 12:18-29 Nov 3,
Day 308 Prv 30:10-14; Ps 119:169-176; Jeremiah 31-32; John 7:40-53; He 13:1-8 Nov 4,
Gathering with Song linked with Scriptural verses
John 6:37 “Just As I Am” Hebrews 9:22 “Glory to His Name” Hebrews 9:28 “Is It the Crowning Day?” Hebrews 10″19 “From Every Stormy Wind that Blows” Hebrews 10:20 “The Unveiled Christ” Hebrews 10:22 “I Am thine, O Lord” Hebrews 11:1 “We’ll Understand It Better By and By”
Messianic Prophecy
Psalm 45:6-7 “Anointed by the Holy Spirit”
NT Fulfillment: Hebrews 1:8-9
God’s Word
Psalm 119:97-104 (The Excellency of God’s Word)
Proverbs 29:19-20 (Rulers and Authorities)
Ezekiel 3:16-21 (Ezekiel is made a watchman for Israel)
John 5:16-24 (Jesus is declared the Son of God)
Hebrews 11:1-7 (Faith is defined)
Suggested Memory Verses:
Memory Verse: Hebrews 11:1″Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Doctrine:
The Reformation Study Bible: Ezekiel 4:34 “God, Reigns: Divine Sovereignty”
The Heidelberg Catechism questions for the Lord’s Day 43: #112 “What is required in the ninth commandment?”
The Westminster Catechism parallel questions: #76 “Which is the ninth commandment?” #77 “What is required in the ninth commandment?” #78 “What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?”
Prayerful Response/Breaking of Bread
Integrated Bible Reading Plan for Week Forty-Three:
Day 295 Prv 29:2-4; Ps 119:65-72; Ezekiel 2-3; John 5:30-47; He 9:15-22 Oct 22,
Day 296 Prv 29:5-8; Ps 119:73-80; Ezekiel 4-5; John 6:1-15; He 9:23-28; Oct 23,
Day 297 Prv 29:9-11; Ps 119:81-88; Ezekiel 6-7; John 6:16-24; He 10:1-10 Oct 24,
Day 298 Prv 29:12-14; Ps 119:89-96; Ezekiel 8-9; John 6:25-34; He 10:11-18 Oct 25,
Day 299 Prv 29:15-17; Ps 119:97-104; Ezekiel 10-11; John 6:35-40; He 10:19-25 Oct 26,
Day 300 Prv 29:1518; Ps 119:105-112; Ezekiel 12-13; John 6:41-51; He 10:26-39 Oct 27,
Day 301 Prv 29:19-20; Ps 119:113-120; Ezekiel 14-15; John 6:52-59; He 11:1-7 Oct 28,
Gathering with Song linked with scriptural verses
Psalm 119:18: “Open My Eyes, That I May See” Jeremiah 23:5 “The Birthday of a King” John 4:14 “Fill My Cup, Lord” John 4:35 “Lord, Thy Church on Earth Is Seeking” John 4:42 “What a Wonderful Savior!” Hebrews 7:19 “Nearer, Still Nearer” Hebrews 7:25 “Arise, My Soul”
Messianic Prophecy
Psalm 40:6-8 “He will delight in doing the Father’s will”
NT Fulfillment: Matthew 26:39; Hebrews 10:5-9; John 4:34
God’s Word
Psalm 119:9-16 (How can a young man keep his way pure)
Proverbs 28:27-28 (He who gives to the poor)
Daniel 2:14-23 (Nebuchadnezzar has a dream)
John 4:1-15 (Jesus meets a Samaritan woman)
Hebrews 7:1-10 (The Priesthood of Melchizedek)
Suggested Memory Verses:
Memory Verse: John 5:24 “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.”
Doctrine:
The Reformation Study Bible: Psalm 119:34 “Understanding the Word of God” Jeremiah 23:24 “Omnipresence and Omnipotence” Ezekiel 1:28 “The Glory of God” Daniel 2:20 “The Wisdom and Will of God” John 5:19 “The Humble Obedience of Christ”
The Heidelberg Catechism for the Lord’s day 42: #110 “What does God forbid in the eight commandment?” #111 “What does God require in this commandment?”
The Westminster catechism parallel questions: #73 “Which is the eighth commandment?” #75 “What is forbidden in the eighth commandment?” #74 “What is required in the eighth commandment?”
Prayerful Response/Breaking of Bread
Integrated Bible Reading Plan for Week Forty-Two:
Day 288 Prv 28:17-18; Ps 119:9-16; Jeremiah 48-49; John 4:1-15; Heb 7:1-10 Oct 15,
Day 289 Prv 28:19-20; Ps 119:17-24; Daniel 1-2; John 4:16-26; He 7:11-22 Oct 16,
Day 290 Prv 28:21-22; Ps 119:25-32; 2 Chronicles 36; Jeremiah 23; John 4:27-45; He 7:23-28 Oct 17,
Day 291 Prv 28:23-24; Ps 119:33-40; Jeremiah 24; Jer 27; John 4:46-54; He 8:1-7 Oct 18,
Day 292 Prv 28:25-26; Ps 119:41-48; Jeremiah 28-29; John 5:1-9; He 8:8-13 Oct 19,
Day 293 Prv 28:27-28; Ps 119:49-56; Jeremiah 50-51; John 5:10-18; He 9:1-10 Oct 20,
Day 294 Prv 29:1; Ps 119:57-64; Jeremiah 34; Ezekiel 1; John 5:19-29; He 9:11-14 Oct 21,
Gathering with Song linked with scriptural verses
Habakkuk 3:2 “O Breath of Life” John 3:16 “God So Loved the World” Hebrews 4:3 “My Faith Has Found a Resting Place” Hebrews 4:7 “Jesus Is Calling” Hebrews 4:9 “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting” Hebrews 4:11 “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks” Hebrews 4:15 “No One Understands Like Jesus” Hebrews 4:16 “Come, Ye Disconsolate” Hebrews 6:10 “The Wise May Bring Their Learning” Hebrews 6:11 “O Jesus, I Have Promised”
Messianic Prophecy
Psalm 35:19 “He will be hated without cause”
NT Fulfillment: John 15:24-25
God’s Word
Psalm 118:19-29 (The LORD’s love endures forever)
Proverbs 28:13 (He who conceals his sins..)
Habakkuk 3:16-19 (Habakkuk determines to rejoice in the LORD)
John 3:1-15 (Nicodemus)
Hebrews 4:12-16 (The Word of God)
Suggested Memory Verses:
Memory verse: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
Doctrine:
The Reformation Study Bible: John 3:3 “Regeneration: the New Birth” Hebrews 4:15 “The Sinlessness of Jesus” Hebrews 6:18 “Hope”
The Heidelberg Catechism questions for the Lord’s Day 41: #108 “What does the seventh commandment teach us?” #109 “Does God forbid nothing more than adultery and such gross sins in this commandment?”
The Westminster parallel catechism questions: #70 “What is the seventh commandment?” #71 “What is required in the seventh commandment? #72 “What is forbidden in the seventh commandment?”
Prayerful Response/Breaking of Bread
Integrated Bible Reading Plan for Week Forty-One:
Day 281 Prv 28:3-5; Ps 116:5-11; 2 Kings 22-23; John 1:43-51; He 4:1-10 Oct 8,
Day 282 Prv 28:6-7; Ps 116:12-19; 2 Chronicles 35; Jeremiah 26; John 2:1-12; He 4:11-16; Oct 9,
Day 283 Prv 28:8-10; Psalms 117; Jeremiah 46-47; John 2:13-25; He 5:1-10 Oct 10,
Day 284 Prv 28:11; Ps 118:1-9; Habakkuk 1-2; John 3:1-15; He 5:11-14 Oct 11,
Day 285 Prv 28:12-13; Ps 118:10-18; Habakkuk 3; 2 Kings 24; John 3:16-21; He 6:1-8 Oct 12,
Day 286 Prv 28:14; Ps 118:19-29; Jeremiah 25; Jer 35; John 3:22-30; He 6:9-12 Oct 13,
Day 287 Prv 28:15-16; Ps 119:1-8; Jeremiah 36; Jer 45; John 3:31-36; He 6:13-20 Oct 14,