Reverence & Respect in Worship Exodus 19:18-22

1. Reverence & Respect in Worship Exodus 19:18-22

2. 18 Now Mount Sinai was completely in smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire. Its smoke ascended like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked greatly. 19 And when the blast of the trumpet sounded long and became louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by voice. 20 Then the LORD came down upon Mount Sinai, on the top of the mountain. And the LORD called Moses to the top of the mountain, and Moses went up. 21 And the LORD said to Moses, "Go down and warn the people, lest they break through to gaze at the LORD, and many of them perish. 22 Also let the priests who come near the LORD consecrate themselves, lest the LORD break out against them.“ Exo. 19:18-22

3. Introduction

4. Introduction • Some sermons are easy, some very difficult

5. Introduction • Some sermons are easy, some very difficult • A word to our visitors, “the washing on the line”

6. Introduction • Some sermons are easy, some very difficult • A word to our visitors, “the washing on the line” • “Visitors, we take our worship seriously”

7. Introduction • Some sermons are easy, some very difficult • A word to our visitors, “the washing on the line” • “Visitors, we take our worship seriously” • Reminders necessary of who and what we are

8. Introduction • Some sermons are easy, some very difficult • A word to our visitors, “the washing on the line” • “Visitors, we take our worship seriously” • Reminders necessary of who and what we are • Last part of this sermon

9. Introduction • Some sermons are easy, some very difficult • A word to our visitors, “the washing on the line” • “Visitors, we take our worship seriously” • Reminders necessary of who and what we are • Last part of this sermon • Easy to be misunderstood

10. Introduction • Some sermons are easy, some very difficult • A word to our visitors, “the washing on the line” • “Visitors, we take our worship seriously” • Reminders necessary of who and what we are • Last part of this sermon • Easy to be misunderstood • Not a personal rebuke of any individual

11. Introduction • Some sermons are easy, some very difficult • A word to our visitors, “the washing on the line” • “Visitors, we take our worship seriously” • Reminders necessary of who and what we are • Last part of this sermon • Easy to be misunderstood • Not a personal rebuke of any individual • Object is not guilt, but admonition for growth

12. Introduction • Some sermons are easy, some very difficult • A word to our visitors, “the washing on the line” • “Visitors, we take our worship seriously” • Reminders necessary of who and what we are • Last part of this sermon • Easy to be misunderstood • Not a personal rebuke of any individual • Object is not guilt, but admonition for growth • Two key words concerning worship

13. Introduction • Some sermons are easy, some very difficult • A word to our visitors, “the washing on the line” • “Visitors, we take our worship seriously” • Reminders necessary of who and what we are • Last part of this sermon • Easy to be misunderstood • Not a personal rebuke of any individual • Object is not guilt, but admonition for growth • Two key words concerning worship • Reverence is part of “vertical” worship

14. Introduction • Some sermons are easy, some very difficult • A word to our visitors, “the washing on the line” • “Visitors, we take our worship seriously” • Reminders necessary of who and what we are • Last part of this sermon • Easy to be misunderstood • Not a personal rebuke of any individual • Object is not guilt, but admonition for growth • Two key words concerning worship • Reverence is part of “vertical” worship • Respect is part of “horizontal” worship

15. Understanding Reverence

16. Understanding Reverence • Reverence in the secular world

17. Understanding Reverence • Reverence in the secular world • Behavior at a funeral

18. Understanding Reverence • Reverence in the secular world • Behavior at a funeral • Behavior at tomb of the unknown

19. Understanding Reverence • Reverence in the secular world • Behavior at a funeral • Behavior at tomb of the unknown • Behavior at national anthem

20. Understanding Reverence • Reverence in the secular world • Behavior at a funeral • Behavior at tomb of the unknown • Behavior at national anthem • Behavior at graveside of soldier--playing of taps

21. Understanding Reverence • Reverence in the secular world • Behavior at a funeral • Behavior at tomb of the unknown • Behavior at national anthem • Behavior at graveside of soldier--playing of taps • Behavior at 9/11 reading of names of deceased

22. Understanding Reverence • Reverence in the secular world • Behavior at a funeral • Behavior at tomb of the unknown • Behavior at national anthem • Behavior at graveside of soldier--playing of taps • Behavior at 9/11 reading of names of deceased A new year lies ahead, let’s change/improve

23. Understanding Reverence • Reverence in the secular world • Behavior at a funeral • Behavior at tomb of the unknown • Behavior at national anthem • Behavior at graveside of soldier--playing of taps • Behavior at 9/11 reading of names of deceased A new year lies ahead, let’s change/improve • Reverence in the presence of God

24. Understanding Reverence • Reverence in the secular world • Behavior at a funeral • Behavior at tomb of the unknown • Behavior at national anthem • Behavior at graveside of soldier--playing of taps • Behavior at 9/11 reading of names of deceased A new year lies ahead, let’s change/improve • Reverence in the presence of God • Exodus 19—In God’s presence at Mt. Sinai

25. Understanding Reverence • Reverence in the secular world • Behavior at a funeral • Behavior at tomb of the unknown • Behavior at national anthem • Behavior at graveside of soldier--playing of taps • Behavior at 9/11 reading of names of deceased A new year lies ahead, let’s change/improve • Reverence in the presence of God • Exodus 19—In God’s presence at Mt. Sinai • Isaiah 6—In God’s presence in Isaiah’s vision

26. Understanding Reverence • Reverence in the secular world • Behavior at a funeral • Behavior at tomb of the unknown • Behavior at national anthem • Behavior at graveside of soldier--playing of taps • Behavior at 9/11 reading of names of deceased A new year lies ahead, let’s change/improve • Reverence in the presence of God • Exodus 19—In God’s presence at Mt. Sinai • Isaiah 6—In God’s presence in Isaiah’s vision • Rev. 4 & 5—In God’s presence in John’s vision

27. Reverence in Worship

28. Reverence in Worship • The model prayer and reverence—Matt. 6

29. Reverence in Worship • The model prayer and reverence—Matt. 6 • A public model prayer

30. Reverence in Worship • The model prayer and reverence—Matt. 6 • A public model prayer • Jesus reminded us to hallow the sacred

31. Reverence in Worship • The model prayer and reverence—Matt. 6 • A public model prayer • Jesus reminded us to hallow the sacred • “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”

32. Reverence in Worship • The model prayer and reverence—Matt. 6 • A public model prayer • Jesus reminded us to hallow the sacred • “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” • “Thy reverence be shown at PBL as it is shown in heaven”

33. Reverence in Worship • The model prayer and reverence—Matt. 6 • A public model prayer • Jesus reminded us to hallow the sacred • “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” • “Thy reverence be shown at PBL as it is shown in heaven” • Sacred nature of worship in His house

34. Reverence in Worship • The model prayer and reverence—Matt. 6 • A public model prayer • Jesus reminded us to hallow the sacred • “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” • “Thy reverence be shown at PBL as it is shown in heaven” • Sacred nature of worship in His house • When eating Lord’s supper—1 Cor. 11:29

35. Reverence in Worship • The model prayer and reverence—Matt. 6 • A public model prayer • Jesus reminded us to hallow the sacred • “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” • “Thy reverence be shown at PBL as it is shown in heaven” • Sacred nature of worship in His house • When eating Lord’s supper—1 Cor. 11:29 • When offering sacrifice of fools—Ecc. 5:1-2

36. Respect in Worship

37. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal”

38. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present

39. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present • Impact on visitors, every aspect of worship

40. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present • Impact on visitors, every aspect of worship • Impact on children and can destroy their faith

41. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present • Impact on visitors, every aspect of worship • Impact on children and can destroy their faith • Impact on fellow Christians

42. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present • Practical ways of showing respect

43. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present • Practical ways of showing respect • Respectful behavior--dress of those who serve

44. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present • Practical ways of showing respect • Respectful behavior--dress of those who serve • Respect the importance of orderly worship

45. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present • Practical ways of showing respect • Respectful behavior--dress of those who serve • Respect the importance of orderly worship • Physical touching distracts those around you

46. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present • Practical ways of showing respect • Respectful behavior--dress of those who serve • Respect the importance of orderly worship • Physical touching distracts those around you • Respect others as you train your children

47. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present • Practical ways of showing respect • Respectful behavior--dress of those who serve • Respect the importance of orderly worship • Physical touching distracts those around you • Respect others as you train your children • So wonderful to have children in worship

48. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present • Practical ways of showing respect • Respectful behavior--dress of those who serve • Respect the importance of orderly worship • Physical touching distracts those around you • Respect others as you train your children • So wonderful to have children in worship • Importance of training them when young

49. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present • Practical ways of showing respect • Respectful behavior--dress of those who serve • Respect the importance of orderly worship • Physical touching distracts those around you • Respect others as you train your children • So wonderful to have children in worship • Importance of training them when young • Parents, watch children not sitting with you

50. Respect in Worship • Reverence=“vertical”; Respect=“horizontal” • Respect has impact on all present • Practical ways of showing respect • Respectful behavior--dress of those who serve • Respect the importance of orderly worship • Physical touching distracts those around you • Respect others as you train your children • So wonderful to have children in worship • Importance of training them when young • Parents, watch children not sitting with you • Nursery and training facilities provided—why?