Questions Concerning Worship - part 1

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  1. What is Worship?

    1. "Proskuneo" of the Persians - to fall on one’s knees and touch the forehead to the ground, (e.g., modern-day Muslims). Lit. -to fall down before one and kiss his feet or the ground before him; to do reverence to; to welcome respectfully; to kiss the hand (Catholicism)- John 4:24

    2. "Latreuo" - service rendered to God; the carrying out of religious duties — Romans 12:1. In the OT, this referred to the service rendered by the Levites in the daily duties surrounding the tabernacle and temple.

    3. Acceptable Worship Involves:

      1. Focusing one’s attention on God - John 4:24

      2. Acting in accordance with God’s word - Matthew 15:8-9

  2. Who should we worship?

    1. Matthew 4:10

    2. John 4:23-24

    3. Revelation 19:10

    4. What is being worshiped today?

      1. Romans 1:25

      2. Colossians 2:18-23

      3. Colossians 3:5

     

     

  3. Why should we worship God?

    1. Because of who He is:

      1. Isaiah 46:8-10

      2. Psalm 90:2

    2. Because of what He has done:

      1. Exodus 20:11

      2. 2 Peter 3:3-7

      3. John 3:16

      4. 2 Corinthians 5:21

      5. Romans 8:31-32

      6. 1 Timothy 6:17

    3. Because of what He can do:

      1. Daniel 3:28

      2. Mark 2:7

      3. Matthew 10:28

      4. Hebrews 7:24-25

    4. Because of what He will do:

      1. Acts 17:31

      2. Romans 2:6

      3. 2 Corinthians 5:10

      4. Revelation 20:12-15

      5. Revelation 21:1-7

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