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Worship.
1. Does what pleases people, in their worship to God, necessarily please God? _____
2. Are people the judges of what is pleasing to God in worship? ____
3. Where must one go to find what is pleasing to God in worship? ________________
4. 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 se
eking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." Where is truth found? ______. Does spirit mean exuberant? ______. Does spirit mean in some mystical way? ______. Does spirit mean in a very emotional way? _____. Does spirit mean the whole heart, mind and soul? ______
5. What did those people who gladly received the words of Peter and the other apostles and were baptized do? Acts 2:42, And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine [teachings] and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
6. What day of the week did the disciples meet specifically to collectively worship God? Acts 20:7, Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. I Corinthians 16:2, On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.
7. What is one purpose for Christians to meet together [fellowship] on the First Day of the Week? Hebrews 10:24-25, And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
8. What instructions did the apostle Paul give regarding the Lord’s Supper [breaking of bread]? I Corinthians 11:23-27, For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, Take, eat; this is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me. In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes. Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
9. What example do we have regarding the Lord’s Supper? Acts 20:7, Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread. How often are Christians to participate in the Lord’s Supper? ____________. What are the ingredients for the Lord’s Supper? _____________ ____________ and _______ ____________. Is this to be a celebration or a remembrance? _______________. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper upon what occasion? ____________. What kind of bread was used then? ______________. Is that example binding? ____.
10. What else did the apostle require the Christians in Corinth do? I Corinthians 16:1-2, Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. Isn’t this an order that all Christians should observe? _____. When is it to be done? ___________________.
11. The apostle Paul gives specific instructions for singing praises to God. Ephesians 5:19, Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. Colossians 3:16, Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Christians are to _________ to one another in their singing. The melody is made in the __________. Christians are to __________ and __________ one another with their singing. The type of music that is acceptable to God is _________ music. Does the New Testament require orchestras, stringed or brass bands to be used in worship to God? _______. Who is being pleased with orchestras, stringed or brass bands? ______________.
12. The apostle Paul also gives instructions regarding prayer. Ephesians 5:20, Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
13. The proclamation of God’s Word is also a part of worship [the apostles’ doctrine (teaching)]. I Pet 4:11, If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
14. In conclusion, what is the sacrifice that is acceptable to God? Hebrews 13:14-16, For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come. Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. The sacrifice that is acceptable is to ________ God, to give Him _________, to do _________ and to __________.
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