Exalting God!
February 29, 2020 / 9:
I. WHERE WORSHIP CAME FROM
The first time we see the actual word, “worship” is in . But, exalting God in some form of worship goes all the way back to .
added things to worship that God never commanded. (Amos 6:5; 2 Chronicles 7:6)
The elements of worship are a matter of – if we do not have to do something, then we should not do it because God will not be pleased.
Scripture references: Genesis 22:5, 4:3-5, 8:20-21; Leviticus 11:44, 10:1; 2 Samuel 6,7; John 2:16
II. HOW WE ARE TO WORSHIP
The Bible is full of for both how God and how !
Christian worship begins in .
The elements/actions of worship are:
– 1 Corinthians 14:15; Ephesians 5:10; Colossians 3:16
– 1 Corinthians 11:23-29; Acts 20:7
– Acts 2:42; 1 Timothy 2:8
– Romans 10:14; 2 Timothy 4:2
– 1 Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 9:7
Why do we have these? Because of and in the New Testament.
Scripture references: Exodus 20:3-11; Hebrews 4:14; 1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 15:8-9; John 4:23-24
III. WHY WORSHIP SHOULD MATTER TO US
It should matter because God is and .
If you want to receive , , and then you better exalt God in worship!
Scripture references: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 10:3; Isaiah 66:1; Revelation 4-5