God is Worthy of Worship

God is Worthy of Worship Power, wisdom, holiness, etc (Psa. 29:1-2; Psa. 99) Song of Moses (Exo. 15:11) Singing before the ark (I Chron. 16:23-31) David’s psalm (Psa. 18:3) “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name”

God Alone is Worthy of Worship He does not share our devotion Exo. 20:3-6; 34:14; Matt. 6:24 False gods are unworthy Exo. 22:20; Deut. 8:19; I Thess. 1:9; I Cor. 8:4 Men are unworthy Acts 10:25-26; 14:11-18; 12:21-23; Heb. 3:3 Angels are unworthy Col. 2:18-19; Rev. 22:8-9 Satan is unworthy Matt. 4:8-10; Luke 4:5-8

Reasons to Worship God God created us (Gen. 1:27) He created everything Rev. 4:9-11) Creature should always worship Creator Jer. 1:16; Rom. 1:18-25) He created us to serve him Eccl. 12:13-14)

Reasons to Worship God God loves us Solomon’s prayer and the people’s thanks II Chron. 6:12-14; 7:3 He sent the Son to die for our sins John 3:16; Rom. 5:8 The Son is worthy for his sacrifice Rev. 5:11-12

Reasons to Worship God God commands worship His word emphasizes his worthiness Isa. 45:18-19, 22-23 Serving God is directly commanded Rev. 14:6-7; Rom. 12:1-2; Heb. 12:28 Consequences of failure to worship Rom. 1:18-21

God is Worthy of Worship Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. Psalm 29:1-2

God is Worthy of Worship

God is Worthy of Worship Even if our faith is tested Abraham offered Isaac (Gen. 22:1-18) David worshipped after being punished (II Sam. 12:20) Job worshipped after his physical blessings were gone (Job 1:20) Satan’s allegation is false (Job 1:9-10; 2:4)

God is Worthy of Worship Even if our faith is tested Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego refused to worship Neb’s image (Dan. 3:28) Daniel prayed in spite of Darius’ decree (Dan. 6) Paul & Silas prayed & sang in prison (Acts 16:23-25; Psa. 69:33) We must worship in good times and bad times (Rev. 2:10)

Conditions of Acceptable Worship God’s way is the only way (Deut. 12:29-32) Worship is regulated by law (Heb. 9:1; Acts 18:13) Worship today is according to Christ (Acts 24:14) Worship in spirit and truth (John 4:23-24) Examine yourself, then participate (I Cor. 11:27-29) Worship must be meaningful (I Cor. 14:15) From the heart (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16) Tradition-based worship is vain (Matt. 15:9)

Conditions of Acceptable Worship Worship is sacrifice It costs us (II Sam. 24:24; Rom. 12:1-2; Heb. 13:15) We must give God our best (Prov. 3:9-10) People’s offerings were the best (Lev. 22:18-22) Priest’s offerings were the best (Num. 18:29-30) Imperfect offerings unacceptable (Mal. 1:6-14) N.T. concept of sacrifice has an O.T. background

Conditions of Acceptable Worship Worshippers must not be hypocrites (Psa. 24:3-4; Isa. 1:10-17) Worship is not for show (Matt. 6:5), but for God’s glory (Matt. 5:16) All of God’s law must be obeyed (Matt. 23:23) Acceptable worship is motivated by reverence and awe (Heb. 12:28)

God is Worthy of Worship Worship is a privilege Cheerful giving (II Cor. 9:7) Eagerness to worship (Psa. 122:1) “Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.” Psalm 29:1-2