Exalting God!

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