How Do I Worship God?
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· 7 viewsLooking at worship through the journalist questions - what, how, where, why
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This is the most basic of questions. It stems from the heart that truly understands who God is, and what He has done for me – – every Christian needs to be reminded of this.
I) What do we do?
I) What do we do?
Dedicated to apostle’s teaching – – this is the first record we have of worship from Christians – ; ,
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight.
And when Paul had gone up and had broken bread and eaten, he conversed with them a long while, until daybreak, and so departed.
Fellowship – – sharing our faith – ; ;
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
Yes, brother, I want some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Breaking of bread – ; , – bringing to mind the death of Jesus and what it means to us
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight.
And when Paul had gone up and had broken bread and eaten, he conversed with them a long while, until daybreak, and so departed.
Prayer – ; ; – bringing our requests and thanks to the throne of God
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
pray without ceasing,
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.
Sharing our worldly goods – – realizing it is more blessed to give than receive –
And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Eating our meals together – – sign of true acceptance in any culture –
And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,
But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even to eat with such a one.
Singing – ; – the worship of joy –
addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
Collection for the work of the group – ; ;
Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.
Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. As it is written,
“He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever.”
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
This list is not exhaustive by any measure, nor is everything required at all times, nor authorized at all times
II) How should we worship?
II) How should we worship?
Attitude – definition is to declare worth; in Greek, to give reverence – heart-felt respect and honor – ;
But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will 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 in spirit and truth.”
And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
Truth – seek that which God has revealed that pleases Him – ; – we have no need to find “new” methods
I have not lived in a house since the day I brought up the people of Israel from Egypt to this day, but I have been moving about in a tent for my dwelling. In all places where I have moved with all the people of Israel, did I speak a word with any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to shepherd my people Israel, saying, “Why have you not built me a house of cedar?” ’
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’
III) Where do I worship?
III) Where do I worship?
Public and collective – ; ; – our assemblies have a purpose and fulfill a need that we all have
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.
Private and individual, there is no difference in purpose, since everything we do for God is worship – ; ;
When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his house where he had windows in his upper chamber open toward Jerusalem. He got down on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously. Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and plea before his God.
Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
IV) Why do we worship?
IV) Why do we worship?
Because of creation – ; – motivation for all
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”;
Because we are saved in Christ – – motivation for the saint
for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
Concl: That is how we offer worship – – let us continue in that – .
Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.