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“YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR
HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.” MARK 12:30
HEARTFELT WORSHIP
What is worship?
“Worship is the only thing we can give to God that He already doesn’t have…”
“Worship is God coming to us (love, grace, law, truth, forgiveness, guidance, peace, etc.)… as we respond to God (faith, confession, gratitude, wonder, joy, celebration.)” “Worship: God is the object and the subject.”
What is worship?
worship: Old English; ‘worth’ ‘ship’; reverent honor paid to God; (verb, noun)
Westminster Confession (AD 1647): “The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.”
What is worship?
Rick Warren: “The most common mistake Christians make in worship is seeking an experience rather than seeking God.”
Jesus and “strength” worship
Loving God with all of our strength. Physical worship...what we do…specific actions
Luke 19:1-9 - Jesus and ZacchaeusLuke 18:41-43 - Jesus open blind eyesLuke 18:15-17 - Jesus blesses childrenLuke 19: 45-48 - Jesus cleanses the temple
Jesus clears the Temple
Strength/Physical Worship
Who? Catholics; Anglican; Orthodox
Special emphasis on sacred places:(wilderness; Garden of Eden; Canaan; Egypt; Bethlehem; Jerusalem; Cross; Empty Tomb)
Special emphasis on sacred actions:(kneeling, bowing, fasting, praying, incense)
Jesus and “mind” worship
Loving God with all of our mind.Intellectual worship…what we think...clear understanding
John 3:16-19 - Eternal LifeJohn 10:11 - Good ShepherdJohn 11:25-26 - Resurrection and the LifeJohn 15: 5 - The Vine
Jesus Prays
Mind/Intellectual Worship
Who? Lutherans; Reformed; Bible Churches
Special emphasis upon sanctuaries, pulpits, evangelistic crusades, Bible studies; etc.
Increased attention to preaching, teaching, parables, metaphors, symbols, stories.
Jesus and “soul” worship
Loving God with all of our soul.Emotional worship…what we feel…powerful emotions depth of faith.
Mark 3:11-12 - Jesus casts out demonsMark 4:39-41 - Jesus calms the stormMark 6:2-6 - Jesus is rejectedMark 6:34 - Jesus has compassion
Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
Soul/Emotional Worship
Who? Pentecostals; Charismatics
Heightened awareness for Christian festivals, tent meetings, revivals, etc.
Increased attention given to testimonies, healing services, expressive singing; dancing; speaking in tongues, etc.
Jesus and “heart” worship
Loving God with all of our heart.Volitional worship…what we choose…concrete decisions
Matthew 4:10 - Jesus resists temptationMatthew 5:47-48 - Jesus’ ethicsMatthew 9:37-38 - Jesus sends out ‘workers’Matthew 26:39 - Jesus’ prayer
Jesus and the woman caught in adultery
Heart/Volitional Worship
Who? Methodists; Baptists; Evangelicals
Additional emphasis on soup kitchens, store front missions, prisons, homeless shelters, etc.
Call for decisions for accepting Christ, serving the poor and needy, advocating for missions and social justice
Heartfelt Worship
Physical…What can I bring to God in worship?In what ways is God trying to come to
me through worship?
Intellectual…Is there a new understanding in God
Word that I can receive?How can I communicate Biblical truth
to others?
Heartfelt Worship
Emotional…What in my life needs to be healed,
forgiven, cleansed, released, renewed?
How can I be more loving, grace-filled, joyful, thankful, humble?
Volitional…What is God asking me to do or be?How can I best respond to God’s call
on my life?
Heartfelt Worship
The truth of Jesus is proclaimed and experienced…
Heartfelt Worship
The power of the Gospel is lived and shared…
“YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR
HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.” MARK 12:30
HEARTFELT WORSHIP