Does it matter how we
worship? Has God told us exactly how He
wants to be worshipped? How did the New
Testament church worship?
Memory Verse: John 4:23-24 – “But
the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the
Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must
worship in spirit and truth.”
Understanding the importance of the
worship service.
1)
Lookup the
word “worship” in an English dictionary.
2)
“Worship” is
an English word used for several differing Greek words in the New
Testament. Worship, in the New
Testament, means to:
a)
To kiss the
hand; to fall on the knees and touch the ground with the forehead (Revelation
b)
To serve; to
render religious service (Philippians 3:3).
c)
To revere; to
adore (Matthew 15:9, in this verse, they had not adored God).
3)
Questions
about worship:
a)
Is it possible
to worship God in vain (Matthew 15:9)?
b)
Can I worship
God acceptably while worshipping in error (John
c)
How do I know
how to worship acceptably (2 Thes.
Areas in which the New Testament
churches “worshipped” God:
1)
Lord’s Supper (Matthew 26:17-30; 1 Corinthians
a)
What is the
purpose of this memorial?
b)
What emblems
are used?
c)
What do the
emblems represent?
d)
How often do
we partake (Acts 20:7)?
e)
Where must our
hearts be as we partake (1 Cor.
f)
Why do we take
the communion together as a congregation, and not at home as individuals (1
Cor.
2)
Giving (Acts
a)
When did the
church collect an offering?
b)
What attitudes
must we demonstrate as we give?
c)
How much should
I give?