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In this second lesson of the "Seeing God on the Throne" series, we explore the profound relationship between worship and reverence for God. Through biblical references such as Romans 10:2-3 and Matthew 15:8-9, we examine how true worship is a demonstration of reverence that must adhere to God's patterns. We delve into the right actions for worship, including assembly, singing, and prayer, emphasizing the importance of attitude, preparation, and effort. Discover the essentials of worship that glorify God and showcase true reverence.
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Seeing God on the Throne a Series of Studies on Reverence Lesson two: Reverent worship
Shows Reverence • Fear/Glory/Worship…Rev 14:7 • Worship shows reverence…Ps 95:6 • Proskuneo: To show reverence ...Acts 8:27; 1Cor 14:25 • Remember the creatures…Rev 4:8-11 • Summary: Worship and reverence share • a close relationship because worship is a • demonstration of reverence
can’t fake it • Rom 10:2-3, The Jews had a zeal not according to knowledge…wrong • Matt 15:8-9, The Jews worshipped God according to their own rules…wrong • Lev 10:1-2, Offered strange fire • 2Sam 6:7, Irreverent Behavior • Summary: We cannot demonstrate • reverence for God through worship • unless our worship strictly adheres to • God’s pattern
right nature • Threefold Nature…Jn 4:19-24 • God Centered… v. 23; 1Pt 2:5, 9 • In Spirit…v. 24; Eph 3:16; 5:19 • In Truth…v. 24; Eph 1:13; Pro 14:12 • Summary: The kind of worship which • demonstrates reverence for God must • have the right nature…focused on God, • from the heart, and according to truth
right actions • Assemble…1Co 16:1-2; Acts 20:7 • Lord’s Supper…Acts 20:7; 1Cor 11:23 • Offering…1 Co 16:1-2 • Sing…1Co 14:15; Col 3:16; He 13:15 • Pray…1Co 14:15 • Teach…1 Co 14:1-40 • Summary: To show God reverence in our worship we must participate in the right actions…Assemble, Lord’s Supper, offering, sing, pray, teach
right disposition • Attitude…2Sa 24:24; Ex 23:19 • Preparation…Ex 16:23 • Effort…Mal 3:8; Rev 14:7 • Summary: To show reverence to God • through worship the worshipper must • have the right disposition…give God • his or her best, prepare for worship, • and put forth effort in his or her • worship
conclusion • 1. Worship and reverence share • a close relationship because worship • is a demonstration of reverence • 2. We cannot demonstrate • reverence for God through worship • unless our worship strictly adheres to • God’s pattern for it • 3. The kind of worship which • demonstrates reverence for God • must have the right nature…focused • on God, from the heart, and according • to truth
conclusion • 4. To show God reverence in our • worship we must participate in the • right actions…Assemble, Lord’s • Supper, offering, sing, pray, teach • 5. To show reverence to God • through worship the worshipper must • have the right disposition…give God • his or her best, prepare • for worship, and put for effort in his • or her worship