Hello Family!
We covered quite a bit of ground yesterday as we discussed one of the main objectives of the church WORSHIP ("the activity of glorifying God in his presence with our voices and hearts."). So I thought it might be helpful to give you a summary of the many verse references used.
Acts 2:42-47 - This was our "home base" and we discussed the AWE that the early church possessed.
Hebrews 12:28-29, Romans 11:33-36 - These references support the idea of being in AWE of God.
John 4:23 - We spent the bulk of our time here unpacking several things that Jesus taught us about worship through his conversation with the woman at the well.
Exodus 7:16, Exodus 20:5, 1 Timothy 2:8 - These references gave us further Biblical understanding of Jesus' teaching on worship.
We ended our time with this
Colossian 3:16 - We ended our time with this charge from Paul, followed by a time of lifting our voices in praise to the KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS!
Also, here’s one reference that I did NOT get to, but I feel like really puts things in perspective in keeping with the fact that worship belongs to God. Check it out for yourself:
Isaiah 40:21-26
ONE LAST THING! Here is the powerful quote regarding worship that we pondered:
“In many (most?) churches there are programs and activities…but so little worship. There are songs and anthems and musicals…but so little worship. There are announcements and readings and prayers…but so little worship. The meetings are regular, but dull and predictable. The events are held on time, led by well meaning people, supported by folks who are faithful and dedicated …but that tip-toe expectancy and awe-inspiring delight mixed with a mysterious sense of fear of the almighty God are missing.” -Pastor Chuck Swindoll
We covered quite a bit of ground yesterday as we discussed one of the main objectives of the church WORSHIP ("the activity of glorifying God in his presence with our voices and hearts."). So I thought it might be helpful to give you a summary of the many verse references used.
Acts 2:42-47 - This was our "home base" and we discussed the AWE that the early church possessed.
Hebrews 12:28-29, Romans 11:33-36 - These references support the idea of being in AWE of God.
John 4:23 - We spent the bulk of our time here unpacking several things that Jesus taught us about worship through his conversation with the woman at the well.
Exodus 7:16, Exodus 20:5, 1 Timothy 2:8 - These references gave us further Biblical understanding of Jesus' teaching on worship.
We ended our time with this
Colossian 3:16 - We ended our time with this charge from Paul, followed by a time of lifting our voices in praise to the KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS!
Also, here’s one reference that I did NOT get to, but I feel like really puts things in perspective in keeping with the fact that worship belongs to God. Check it out for yourself:
Isaiah 40:21-26
ONE LAST THING! Here is the powerful quote regarding worship that we pondered:
“In many (most?) churches there are programs and activities…but so little worship. There are songs and anthems and musicals…but so little worship. There are announcements and readings and prayers…but so little worship. The meetings are regular, but dull and predictable. The events are held on time, led by well meaning people, supported by folks who are faithful and dedicated …but that tip-toe expectancy and awe-inspiring delight mixed with a mysterious sense of fear of the almighty God are missing.” -Pastor Chuck Swindoll
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