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True Worship (3)
When We Assemble to Worship
John 4:24 – we must have proper attitudes and truthThere are 5 acts of public worship Even this is questioned by some – some add and some take away
• A privilege• It is how we talk to God• Prayers in the assembly –
Acts 2:42, 1 Cor. 14:14-15Acts 12:5, 4:23-31
Prayer
• Praising God – Acts 2:47, Matt. 6:9
• Thanksgiving – Col. 4:2, 1 Tim. 2:1-2
• For one another - James 5:16
• Requests – Matt. 6:11-13
Prayer Involves:
• In Jesus name – 1 Timothy 2:51 John 2:1-2Colossians 3:17Ephesians 5:20
Prayer Involves:
• With reverence • Appropriate for the
occasion – 1 Corinthians 14:16
• Not “vain repetition” Matthew 6:7
Prayer Should be:
• An act in which we praise God and encourage one another with our voices
• First century worship – 1 Corinthians 14:15Eph. 5:19, Col. 3:16Hebrews 13:15
Singing
• Without instrumental accompaniment
• All examples, plus early history show they did NOT use instrumental music!
• Introduced several centuries later. Earliest possible evidence – 600s Most say between 1000-1300 AD
Singing
• Praising God – Heb. 13:15• Teaching and Admonishing –
Eph. 5:19, Col. 3:16• “One another” (ibid) – reciprocal
singing• (ibid) Psalms – praise to God
(inspired)Hymns – praise and thanksgivingSpiritual songs – exhortation, admonitions, etc. (Varied)
Singing in Worship
• In your hearts – making melody, with grace – Eph. 5:19, Col. 3:16
• To the Lord – it is worship! God is glorified, even as we admonish one another.
• NOTE: What the song teaches must be truth! The message is most important
Singing in Worship
• 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
• On the first day of the week – Acts 20:7
• When assembled – Acts 20:7, 1 Cor. 11:22ff, 33-34
The Lord’s Supper
• NOT a full meal – 1 Cor. 11:22, 34
• Instituted by Jesus “after supper” Luke 22:19-20, cf. Matt. 26:26-27, Mk. 13:22-23 “As they were eating” Luke specifies the timing, using elements from the Passover meal (unleavened bread and fruit of the vine)
• Giving thanks – Matt. 26:26-27
The Lord’s Supper
• Is a memorial of His death, not a festive occasion.
• 1 Cor. 11:27-31It must be taken “in a worthy manner” “discerning the Lord’s body”
• While not mandated, typically we sing a song and sometimes we read scripture to prepare
The Lord’s Supper
• Considering God’s gift to us and our stewardship, we return unto Him a portion of our blessings by command
• 2 Cor. 8:7-8• 1 Cor. 16:2 – “On the first day of the
week”• Generously, cheerfully and with
purpose – 2 Cor. 9:5-7• Giving is the ONLY authorized means
of raising funds for needs
Giving
• How God speaks to us today• Acts 2:42, 20:7,
cf. 2 Tim. 4:2 1 Corinthians 14
• 1 Tim. 3:15, the church is “the pillar and ground of truth”
• John 4:24 – “in truth”
Preaching/Studying
• Speaker has responsibilities Acts 20:27, 2 Tim. 4:2
• Listener has responsibilities – verify, apply it Acts 17:11, Matt. 28:20
Preaching/Studying
When we assemble, let us strive to worship God AS He
tells us to do
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