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