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Purpose: 
To define the Biblical principles behind how and why we worship the Lord.
 
Key Verses:
Psalms 96:7-9
7 Ascribe to the LORD , O families of nations,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
bring an offering and come into his courts.
9 Worship the LORD in the splendor of his [1] holiness;
tremble before him, all the earth.

 

What is the ultimate purpose of our worship?

 

  1. Our response to God in all our life, love adoration etc.

1.) Read Psalm 96:7-9 and Romans 12:1

What can we learn about worship from theses verses?

2.) Read Psalm 96:4 and Psalm 2:11

What two qualities do we see about worship from these verses?

Worship is rooted in reverence and is a privilege but also a responsibility.

 

  1. Declare God’s Glory and His salvation to all. You and me

1.)    Read Romans 16:25-27 and Revelation 7:9-10

To whom are we as the church to declare God’s glory so they to can in turn worship God?

2.) Read Ephesians1: 22,23

Who helps us to carry out our purpose?

 

C.     Is a reminder us that God alone is to be worshiped

   1.) Read Exodus 20:1-4

   How are we to learn what kind of worship pleases the Lord?

            2.) Read John 4:24

Worship is not to be a what kind of activity, but should include plenty of     ____?

 

D.    Is a celebration of the Mighty Acts of God

   1.) Read Hebrews 9:13-14 and Exodus 20-40

   From these verses when and where should worship occur?

   2.) Read Isaiah 29:13 and Psalms 51:16,17 and 84:1-2

   Worship should be both ______and a ________ uniting worshipers

 

E.     Examples of worship in the New Testament Are ?

1.) Read Acts 2:42-47, 4:23-37 and 1Timothy 4:13

What are some examples of worship and are the incorporated in your morning worship service?

2.) Read 1 Corinthians 14:40

Can a worship service contain elements of a particular culture or must they be set to a specific standard for all?  Also if the culture dictates the worship service how must the worship service be performed?

 

In closing:  Is worship just a corporate type of response to God or can it be a personal response also?