How to WORSHIP God How to WORSHIP God Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Psalm

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Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

Psalm 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

Psalm 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

Psalm 95:3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

Psalm 95:4 In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.

Psalm 95:3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

Psalm 95:4 In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.

Psalm 95:5 The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.

Psalm 95:6 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.

Psalm 95:5 The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.


Psalm 95:7 For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice

Psalm 95:7 For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice

One of the primary purposes for which man was created was to worship His maker.

One of the primary purposes for which man was created was to worship His maker.

Man is a worshipping creature. He was meant to worship. In truth he was meant to the true and living God:

“Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve” (Mat. 4:10b).

Man is a worshipping creature. He was meant to worship. In truth he was meant to the true and living God:

“Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve” (Mat. 4:10b).

When God has exhausted all means by which He attempts to draw men to worship Him, He will give them up to using that inward desire to worship something else:

When God has exhausted all means by which He attempts to draw men to worship Him, He will give them up to using that inward desire to worship something else:

Rom. 1:24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

Rom. 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

Rom. 1:24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

Rom. 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

To worship anyone or anything other than the true and living God will destroy us physically, spiritually and emotionally.

To worship anyone or anything other than the true and living God will destroy us physically, spiritually and emotionally.

1. God Is Seeking Worshippers1. God Is Seeking Worshippers

John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.


The fact that God must seek worshippers of a certain nature tells us that they are not readily available and not easy, even for Him, to find.

The fact that God must seek worshippers of a certain nature tells us that they are not readily available and not easy, even for Him, to find.

God wants to show Himself strong on behalf of a certain type of people, if He can only find those who meet a certain qualification:

God wants to show Himself strong on behalf of a certain type of people, if He can only find those who meet a certain qualification:

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him” (2 Chron. 16:9a).

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him” (2 Chron. 16:9a).

Do not be deceived into believing that the Almighty, all knowing God always finds what He is looking for:

Do not be deceived into believing that the Almighty, all knowing God always finds what He is looking for:

Eze 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. Eze 22:31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD.

Eze 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. Eze 22:31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD.

God so much wants to withhold judgment and destruction that He will seek as hard as He can until He find that person.

God so much wants to withhold judgment and destruction that He will seek as hard as He can until He find that person.

This is so unlike our enemy who seeks people for the express purpose of destroying them:

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Pet. 5:8).

This is so unlike our enemy who seeks people for the express purpose of destroying them:

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Pet. 5:8).

Sometimes God is able to find someone who has the character He has sought for:

Sometimes God is able to find someone who has the character He has sought for:

1 Sam. 13:13 And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

1 Sam. 13:13 And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

1 Sam. 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.

1 Sam. 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.

God is still seeking. He is seeking worshippers. Not just any kind of worshipper. He is looking for TRUE worshippers.

God is still seeking. He is seeking worshippers. Not just any kind of worshipper. He is looking for TRUE worshippers.

2. What Is Worship?2. What Is Worship?



The word Worship is derived from a compounding of two words: Worth-ship. When you and I worship God we are proclaiming His WORTHINESS.

The word Worship is derived from a compounding of two words: Worth-ship. When you and I worship God we are proclaiming His WORTHINESS.

Rev 4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Rev 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Rev 4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Rev 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

God is the only uncreated being in the universe. Everything else was created by Him and for Him. This is why He and He alone is the only One worthy of worship.

God is the only uncreated being in the universe. Everything else was created by Him and for Him. This is why He and He alone is the only One worthy of worship.

“Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name” (Psalm 86:8, 9).

“Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name” (Psalm 86:8, 9).

Jesus, as well as the Father, is a worthy object of our worship:Jesus, as well as the Father, is a worthy object of our worship:

Rev 5:12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Rev 5:12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Rev 5:13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

Rev 5:13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

Rev 5:14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

Rev 5:14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

We Learn from the book of Revelation that:

•Worship is glorifying, honoring, and adoring God simply for who He is. He is God the uncreated Creator.•worship is also glorifying, honoring, and adoring God and showing Him appreciation for what He has done.

We Learn from the book of Revelation that:

•Worship is glorifying, honoring, and adoring God simply for who He is. He is God the uncreated Creator.•worship is also glorifying, honoring, and adoring God and showing Him appreciation for what He has done.

In one of his Psalms, King David teaches the value of ascribing worth to God for what He has done:

In one of his Psalms, King David teaches the value of ascribing worth to God for what He has done:

Psalm 18:1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Psalm 18:3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Psalm 18:1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Psalm 18:3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

In the model prayer of our Lord we see that all praying should begin with worship:

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name” (Matt. 6:9).

In the model prayer of our Lord we see that all praying should begin with worship:

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name” (Matt. 6:9).

The Greek word translated as “hallowed” in this passage (hagiazo) is translated in other parts of the New Testament as “sanctify” or “be holy” (Rev. 22:11).

The Greek word translated as “hallowed” in this passage (hagiazo) is translated in other parts of the New Testament as “sanctify” or “be holy” (Rev. 22:11).

Scripture teaches us how worship is often centered around the Name of the Lord (1 Chron. 16:29; Psalm 19:2; 66:4; 86:9; 96:8-9; 138:2; Rev. 15:4).

Scripture teaches us how worship is often centered around the Name of the Lord (1 Chron. 16:29; Psalm 19:2; 66:4; 86:9; 96:8-9; 138:2; Rev. 15:4).

3. The Purpose For Worship3. The Purpose For Worship



We must worship God. It is essential that we do so. The Psalmist wrote:

“Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture” (Psalm 100:2, 3; New International Version)

We must worship God. It is essential that we do so. The Psalmist wrote:

“Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture” (Psalm 100:2, 3; New International Version)

We Understand Worship when we grasp the Revelation of Who God Is

- God is HOLY!

We Understand Worship when we grasp the Revelation of Who God Is

- God is HOLY!

Rev 4:8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. Rev 4:9 And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,

Rev 4:8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. Rev 4:9 And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,

A true revelation of God’s holiness leads to worship: Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.... Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy (Psalm 99:5, 9).

A true revelation of God’s holiness leads to worship: Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.... Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy (Psalm 99:5, 9).

Understanding Holiness:Holiness is flawless perfection. It is true sinlessness. God is unable to do wickedness or perform a sinful act.

Understanding Holiness:Holiness is flawless perfection. It is true sinlessness. God is unable to do wickedness or perform a sinful act.

“Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness” (1 Chron. 16:29; also Ps. 29:2).

“Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness” (1 Chron. 16:29; also Ps. 29:2).

Understanding God’s holiness helps us to understand the purpose of worshipping Him (2 Chron. 20:21; Ps. 30:4; 96:9; 97:12).

Understanding God’s holiness helps us to understand the purpose of worshipping Him (2 Chron. 20:21; Ps. 30:4; 96:9; 97:12).

We Understand Worship when we understand who we are, or rather, what God has created us to be

- we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;

We Understand Worship when we understand who we are, or rather, what God has created us to be

- we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;

1 Pet 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 1 Pet 2:10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

1 Pet 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 1 Pet 2:10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

Every blood bought child of God has been restored to the priesthood by the sacrifice of Christ:

Every blood bought child of God has been restored to the priesthood by the sacrifice of Christ:

Rev 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, Rev 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Rev 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, Rev 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

The purpose of worship is to exercise our privileges as a royal priesthood-a kingdom of priests unto a Holy God.

The purpose of worship is to exercise our privileges as a royal priesthood-a kingdom of priests unto a Holy God.

4. In Spirit and In Truth4. In Spirit and In Truth



The Father:Jesus laid great emphasis on God being a Father who is looking for worship which contrasts with the false deities who demand worship from those they despise and hate.

The Father:Jesus laid great emphasis on God being a Father who is looking for worship which contrasts with the false deities who demand worship from those they despise and hate.

2 Cor 6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 2 Cor 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

2 Cor 6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 2 Cor 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

2 Cor 6:18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

2 Cor 6:18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

A temple is something that is sacred and set apart for worship. However, you are not simply an object to God, but a son and daughter as well.

A temple is something that is sacred and set apart for worship. However, you are not simply an object to God, but a son and daughter as well.

True Worshippers:God wants true worshippers or people who will worship Him “in a true way.”

True Worshippers:God wants true worshippers or people who will worship Him “in a true way.”

A time is coming, in fact it has already come, when those who worship in a true way will worship the Father in the power of His Spirit and in the truth of His Word. These are the kind of worshippers that the Father wants. God is Spirit. This is why those who worship Him must do so in Spirit and truth (The Truth New Testament by Apostle Colin Urquhart)

A time is coming, in fact it has already come, when those who worship in a true way will worship the Father in the power of His Spirit and in the truth of His Word. These are the kind of worshippers that the Father wants. God is Spirit. This is why those who worship Him must do so in Spirit and truth (The Truth New Testament by Apostle Colin Urquhart)

The word “true” is also synonymous with “sincere.”

Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. (Josh. 24:14)

The word “true” is also synonymous with “sincere.”

Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. (Josh. 24:14)

Jesus complained about the people of His time:

“This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me” (Mat. 15:8).

Jesus complained about the people of His time:

“This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me” (Mat. 15:8).

In Spirit:Worship is no longer about location or rituals. Our bodies are God's temple. A temple is a place of worship. The Holy Spirit Himself dwells within this temple and we carry God’s temple wherever we go (1 Cor. 3:16-17; 6:19-20; 2 Cor. 6:16-18)

In Spirit:Worship is no longer about location or rituals. Our bodies are God's temple. A temple is a place of worship. The Holy Spirit Himself dwells within this temple and we carry God’s temple wherever we go (1 Cor. 3:16-17; 6:19-20; 2 Cor. 6:16-18)

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship (Romans 12:1; New International Version)

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship (Romans 12:1; New International Version)

“For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh” (Phil. 3:3)

“For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh” (Phil. 3:3)

In Truth:Jesus said, “But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men” (Matt. 15:9)

In Truth:Jesus said, “But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men” (Matt. 15:9)

Worship based on anything other than the truth is considered by God to be empty worship.

Worship based on anything other than the truth is considered by God to be empty worship.

Psalm 138:1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. Psalm 138:2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

Psalm 138:1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. Psalm 138:2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

Psalm 138:3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.Psalm 138:4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth. Psalm 138:5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.

Psalm 138:3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.Psalm 138:4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth. Psalm 138:5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.

God’s Word and God’s truth are one and the same, therefore, our worship must be based on a clear knowledge of God’s Word.

God’s Word and God’s truth are one and the same, therefore, our worship must be based on a clear knowledge of God’s Word.

Paul said, “But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets” (Acts 24:14).

Paul said, “But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets” (Acts 24:14).

Important Truths:•Keep away from “worship” based on tradition and ritual but has no basis in God’s Word.•Do not sing songs or hymns that are contrary to God’s Word.•Music is a wonderful aid to worship but not necessary for it. If one cannot worship without music then their worship is false.

Important Truths:•Keep away from “worship” based on tradition and ritual but has no basis in God’s Word.•Do not sing songs or hymns that are contrary to God’s Word.•Music is a wonderful aid to worship but not necessary for it. If one cannot worship without music then their worship is false.

5. What Does Worship Consist Of? 5. What Does Worship Consist Of?

Ex 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Ex 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:

Ex 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Ex 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:

Ex 20:5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me

Ex 20:5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me

Worship consists of giving God first place in our lives. Nothing is to come before God. David said, “Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee” (Psalm 73:25).

Worship consists of giving God first place in our lives. Nothing is to come before God. David said, “Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee” (Psalm 73:25).

Idolatry:“Excessive attachment or veneration for anything; respect or love which borders on adoration.” (Webster’s Dictionary)

Idolatry:“Excessive attachment or veneration for anything; respect or love which borders on adoration.” (Webster’s Dictionary)

Money Idolatry:No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon (Matt. 6:24)

Money Idolatry:No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon (Matt. 6:24)

Money Idolatry (Cont.):“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (1 Tim. 6:10).

Money Idolatry (Cont.):“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (1 Tim. 6:10).

Breaking the Power of Money Idolatry:Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine (Prov. 3:9, 10; see also Deut. 26:9-11)

Breaking the Power of Money Idolatry:Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine (Prov. 3:9, 10; see also Deut. 26:9-11)

Family Idolatry:If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple (Luke 14:26)

Family Idolatry:If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple (Luke 14:26)

Other Forms of Idolatry:•Sex•Television•Job/Career•Ministry•Food“Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things” (Phil. 3:19).

Other Forms of Idolatry:•Sex•Television•Job/Career•Ministry•Food“Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things” (Phil. 3:19).

Anything that comes before God, that takes priority over obedience to God, is an idol and an object of our worship.

Anything that comes before God, that takes priority over obedience to God, is an idol and an object of our worship.

Worship: Obedience and Acts of Service.

-Worship is not simply about singing a few songs

Worship: Obedience and Acts of Service.

-Worship is not simply about singing a few songs

1 Sam 15:21 But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal. 1 Sam 15:22 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

1 Sam 15:21 But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal. 1 Sam 15:22 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

1 Sam 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.

1 Sam 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.

Worship and service go together. They are practically synonymous (Rom. 12:1) :

“Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve” (Matt. 4:10)

Worship and service go together. They are practically synonymous (Rom. 12:1) :

“Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve” (Matt. 4:10)

The failure to serve and obey God stems from a lack of a reverential fear of God.

The failure to serve and obey God stems from a lack of a reverential fear of God.

2 Kings 17:34 Unto this day they do after the former manners: they fear not the LORD, neither do they after their statutes, or after their ordinances, or after the law and commandment which the LORD commanded the children of Jacob, whom he named Israel;

2 Kings 17:34 Unto this day they do after the former manners: they fear not the LORD, neither do they after their statutes, or after their ordinances, or after the law and commandment which the LORD commanded the children of Jacob, whom he named Israel;

2 Kings 17:35 With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them: 2 Kings 17:36 But the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with great power and a stretched out arm, him shall ye fear, and him shall ye worship, and to him shall ye do sacrifice.

2 Kings 17:35 With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them: 2 Kings 17:36 But the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with great power and a stretched out arm, him shall ye fear, and him shall ye worship, and to him shall ye do sacrifice.

2 Kings 17:37 And the statutes, and the ordinances, and the law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods. 2 Kings 17:38 And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods.

2 Kings 17:37 And the statutes, and the ordinances, and the law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods. 2 Kings 17:38 And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods.

2 Kings 17:39 but the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

2 Kings 17:39 but the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

The Israelites did not worship God because they lost their reverential fear of Him. Failure to fear God will lead to a failure to worship Him:

“But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple” (Psalm 5:7).

The Israelites did not worship God because they lost their reverential fear of Him. Failure to fear God will lead to a failure to worship Him:

“But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple” (Psalm 5:7).

Fearing God is so entwined in worship that we simply cannot have one without the other:

“Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth” (Josh. 24:14).

Fearing God is so entwined in worship that we simply cannot have one without the other:

“Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth” (Josh. 24:14).

Psalm 96:7 Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.Psalm 96:8 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. Psalm 96:9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.

Psalm 96:7 Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.Psalm 96:8 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. Psalm 96:9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.

If we are living in deliberate sin and disobedience then we are not offering worship that is in truth since deliberate sin demonstrates a lack of fear for God.

If we are living in deliberate sin and disobedience then we are not offering worship that is in truth since deliberate sin demonstrates a lack of fear for God.

6. Expressions of Worship 6. Expressions of Worship

Psalm 66:1 Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: Psalm 66:2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious. Psalm 66:3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

Psalm 66:1 Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: Psalm 66:2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious. Psalm 66:3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

Psalm 66:4 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.

Psalm 66:4 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.

Worship is expressed through singing praises

unto God

Worship is also expressed through bowing our faces to the ground unto God:

“And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” (2 Chron. 7:3)

Worship is also expressed through bowing our faces to the ground unto God:

“And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” (2 Chron. 7:3)

2 Chron 29:27 And Hezekiah commanded to offer the burnt offering upon the altar. And when the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD began also with the trumpets, and with the instruments ordained by David king of Israel. 2 Chron 29:28 And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded: and all this continued until the burnt offering was finished.

2 Chron 29:27 And Hezekiah commanded to offer the burnt offering upon the altar. And when the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD began also with the trumpets, and with the instruments ordained by David king of Israel. 2 Chron 29:28 And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded: and all this continued until the burnt offering was finished.

2 Chron 29:29 And when they had made an end of offering, the king and all that were present with him bowed themselves, and worshipped.

2 Chron 29:29 And when they had made an end of offering, the king and all that were present with him bowed themselves, and worshipped.

Worship is expressed through simply the

bowing of one’s head

Worship can be expressed through kneeling while bowing:

“O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker” (Psalm 95:6)

Worship can be expressed through kneeling while bowing:

“O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker” (Psalm 95:6)

The Hebrew word used for worship in many parts of the Old Testament is “shachah” which means “to bow down, prostrate oneself before [a] superior in homage.”

The Hebrew word used for worship in many parts of the Old Testament is “shachah” which means “to bow down, prostrate oneself before [a] superior in homage.”

Worship is also expressed through dancing:

“David danced before the LORD with all his might” (2 Sam. 6:14).

Worship is also expressed through dancing:

“David danced before the LORD with all his might” (2 Sam. 6:14).

Psalm 150:1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Psalm 150:2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. Psalm 150:3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.

Psalm 150:1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Psalm 150:2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. Psalm 150:3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.

Psalm 150:4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Psalm 150:5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. Psalm 150:6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalm 150:4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Psalm 150:5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. Psalm 150:6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Worship is also expressed in our giving thanks, or our thanksgiving:Worship is also expressed in our giving thanks, or our thanksgiving:

Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.Psalm 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Psalm 95:3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.Psalm 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Psalm 95:3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.



Supernatural tongues given as a result of the baptism with the Holy Spirit also allows us to express ourselves in worship:

“For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God” (Acts 10:46).

Supernatural tongues given as a result of the baptism with the Holy Spirit also allows us to express ourselves in worship:

“For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God” (Acts 10:46).

1 Cor. 14:15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. 1 Cor. 14:16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?

1 Cor. 14:15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. 1 Cor. 14:16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?

1 Cor. 14:17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. 1 Cor. 14:17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

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