WORSHIP BASICS

Outline Worship Defined Examples of Worship The Object of Our Worship? Where Do We Worship? How Do We Worship? Worship and the Lord’s Supper Summary

Worship Defined Attributing glory, honor, reverence, worth

to God Proskuneo; bow down, reverence, prostrate

one’s self

“Worship is the occupation of the heart not with its needs, or even its blessings but with God Himself.” A. P Gibbs

“Worship is something presented by us to God, as a willing acknowledgement of our deep appreciation of what He is and all He has done.” A. P. Gibbs

Worship Defined Attributing glory, honor, reverence, worth

to God Proskuneo; bow down, reverence, prostrate

one’s self

“Worship is the occupation of the heart not with its needs, or even its blessings but with God Himself.” A. P Gibbs

“Worship is something presented by us to God, as a willing acknowledgement of our deep appreciation of what He is and all He has done.” A. P. Gibbs

Worship Defined (Cont) Worship is the direct acknowledgement to

God of His nature, attributes, ways, and claims, whether by the outgoing heart in praise and thanksgiving or by deed done in acknowledgement. W.E. Vine

Two Examples of Worship Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus with

precious ointment, Mark 14:3-8 Worthy is the Lamb, Revelation 5:1-14

Two Examples of Worship Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus with

precious ointment, Mark 14:3-8 Worthy is the Lamb, Revelation 5:1-14

The Object of Our Worship? The triune eternal creator, Godhead

The Father The Son Worship of the Holy Spirit is not seen in

Scripture Anything that displaces God’s rightful place

of glory is an idol There are many idols other than graven images

The Object of Our Worship? The triune eternal creator, Godhead

The Father The Son Worship of the Holy Spirit is not seen in

Scripture Anything that displaces God’s rightful place

of glory is an idol There are many idols other than graven images

Where Do We Worship? Old Testament economy: Tabernacle, the

designated place (mountain top, etc.), the temple

New Testament economy: Place/facility not important Each believer is a priest and their body is a

temple indwelt by the Holy Spirit

Where Do We Worship? Old Testament economy: Tabernacle, the

designated place (mountain top, etc.), the temple

New Testament economy: Place/facility not important Each believer is a priest and their body is a

temple indwelt by the Holy Spirit

How Do We Worship? Key principle: Worship in spirit and truth,

John 4 “But the hour is coming, and is now here,

when the true worshiperswill worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit and those who worship him must worship Him in spirit and truth.” John 4:23-24

How Do We Worship? Key principle: Worship in spirit and truth,

John 4 “But the hour is coming, and is now here,

when the true worshiperswill worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit and those who worship him must worship Him in spirit and truth.” John 4:23-24

How Do We Worship (Cont)? Prepare by examining self and focusing Increase ability by growing in knowledge of Christ Seek the guidance and enablement of the Holy

Spirit Corporately Individually

Adoring God for who He is Offering oneself to God, Romans 12:1-2 Sacrificial gifts offered to God, Hebrews 13:15

Praising and thanking God Sacrifice of good works Sacrifice of stewardship God is well pleased with such sacrifices

How Do We Worship (Cont)? Prepare by examining self and focusing Increase ability by growing in knowledge of Christ Seek the guidance and enablement of the Holy

Spirit Corporately Individually

Adoring God for who He is Offering oneself to God, Romans 12:1-2 Sacrificial gifts offered to God, Hebrews 13:15

Praising and thanking God Sacrifice of good works Sacrifice of stewardship God is well pleased with such sacrifices

Worship and the Lord’s Supper “Do this in remembrance of me.”

Command Focus on Christ…. “remember me”….the “Worship is the occupation of the heart not with

its needs, or even its blessings but with God Himself.”

Thoughts for Worship

The Father What/who He is What He has done

The Son What/who He is What He has done What He is currently doing What He is yet to do

We are not instructed to worship the Holy Spirit

Summary Worship is the occupation of the heart not

with its needs, or even its blessings but with God Himself.

Only the Triune God is worthy of our worship We are priests and our bodies are temples.

We can worship anywhere and anytime Worship must be in spirit and truth The Lord’s Supper

In response to His command, we remember Him Focus: worship of Christ