Lesson Theme:  The class will cover the object of worship, types of worship and emotions in worship.

 

References:

“A Study of Worship”, class taught by Randy Johnson and Leon Brown at Summit Church of Christ during the Winter of 2003

 

Showtime:  Worship in the Age of Show Business, Chambers, Dan, 21st Century Christian, 1997

 

More than a Feeling:  Worship that Pleases God, Jividen, Jimmy, Gospel Advocact, 1999

 

Introduction:

Why do we need to understand worship?

Romans 1:18-25:  If we don’t worship him, he will give us over

We have a need to worship something greater than ourselves

 

Who do we Worship:

·        Gen 1:1:  God Creator

·        Jn 3;16:  God Savior

·        Matt 16:16:  God is living

 

How do we Worship:

John 4:19-24:  Worship in spirit and truth

·        Matt 15:8-9:  “honor me with their lips but heart far”

·        Ps 51:16-17:  “you do not desire sacrifices”

 

Types of Worship:

·        Proskuneo – ‘prostrating before a person, kissing his feet’ – Formal worship

·        Latreuo – life of service – Daily living

 

Motivation for Worship:

·        God is the object of our worship.

·        Not about what we get out of worship i.e. emotional high

·        Must worship in spirit and truth Jn 4:19-24

 

 

Conclusion:

·        God is the only acceptable object of worship

·        His glorification is the only acceptable reason for worship

·        Bible speaks of worship in the formal sense as well as a life of service.