February 4, 2018 Pastor Jon Shabaglian “Worship: Responding to the Wonder” What is it about triune God that deserves this word we use called “Worship?” 1. What is the Father looking for? 2. John 4:23-24 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 3. Worship, is clearly a priority to God 4. But why do we worship? Answer…Because it is right! Luke 19:34-40, 2 Corinthians 5:10 5. Ask yourself, “Is worship as much of a priority to me as it is to God?” 6. The Shema (the most important Jewish prayer) 7. Deuteronomy 6:4-12 4 Stages of Worship: Gaze - Behold - Wonder at the Grace - Be Transformed 1. Gaze a. Definition: to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder. b. Distracted people don’t gaze. c. When people are NOT in a relationship, they don’t gaze. Original Song: “More” 2. Behold a. Definition: to observe; look at; see ; To perceive through sight or apprehension; to gaze upon; Observe b. In 2018 we glance at a lot of things…but do we behold? c. The Hebrew word “Selah” - “Pause and think about that”. d. Psalm 27:4 - One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord And to meditate in His temple. 3. Wonder at the Grace a. Do you find yourself in wonder with the grace given to you?
b. Luke 7:47 “ For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.” c. 1 John 3:1 -3:1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! d. Love is NEVER not visible. e. Gratitude is a natural response to mercy. 4. Be Transformed a. The Apostle Paul (Acts 9:1-9) b. Woman with the Alabaster Jar (Matthew 26:6-13) Luke 7:37-38 1. Gaze
2. Behold
3. Wonder at the Grace
4. Be Transformed
We simply fall forward and ask Him to do what He promised, to be our: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Great High Priest The Shepherd and Overseer of your souls The Good Shepherd The True Vine Our Advocate Chief Cornerstone Author and Perfecter of our Faith
….And BLOW ON THE EMBERS of our hearts again! Closing Song: Blow On These Embers
Discussion Questions: 1. What kind of worshiper is the Father looking for (John 4:23,24)? What do you think that means to us? 2. Do you find it challenging to gaze at and behold Jesus in this fast paced world? What are some of the challenges and potential benefits? 3. If you look back over the last two years, do you feel like you have grown as a worshiper of Jesus? In what ways? 4. What worshiper in the scriptures do you most identify with and why? What kind of blessings do you think the Lord may have for you, if you built on their faith example?
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