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Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth. Psalm 96:9 Hymns Invitation Red Songbook - Supplemental

I was glad the house of the LORD“ "Let us go to when they said to me, Psalm 122:1

Going to the House of the Lord Worship in the Old Testament: The Priest’s offerings and sacrifices Hebrews 9:6 Now when these things have been thus prepared, the priests are continually entering the outer tabernacle, performing the divine worship,

Going to the House of the Lord Worship in the Old Testament: The Priest’s offerings and sacrifices The People’s days of worship Leviticus 23:4 These are the appointed times of the LORD, holy convocations which you shall proclaim at the times appointed for them.

Going to the House of the Lord Worship involved actions at specific times & places Jesus revealed that His covenant would have worship John 4:19-23 We are told that this communal worship is vital Hebrews 10:23-29

How To Find the New Worship New Testament Worship is not enumerated - It is revealed by the Pattern concept Philippians 3:17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.

How To Find the New Worship New Testament Worship is not enumerated - It is revealed by the Pattern concept - The Pattern necessitates our investigation 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

How To Find the New Worship New Testament Worship is not enumerated - It is revealed by the Pattern concept - The Pattern necessitates our investigation - Why? God desires worshippers who want Him! John 4:23 "But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.” The Pattern concept requires people to put effort into seeking God. This is the meaning of “True Worshippers”; not just people who are “there”, but people who want to worship and are willing to work at offering it.

How To Find the New Worship First: It cannot be like that Old Covenant worship Not with physical instruments Not on those days of their worship Colossians 2:16 Therefore let no one act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day-- things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.

How To Find the New Worship First: It cannot be like that Old Covenant worship Not with physical instruments Not on those days of their worship Colossians 2:16 Therefore let no one act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day-- things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.

How To Find the New Worship Second: The substance belongs to Christ Shadows of OT worship like the Passover 1 Corinthians 5:7 Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.

How To Find the New Worship The WORSHIP ASSEMBLY we are commanded not to forsake surrounds His DEATH and His RESURRECTION Second: the substance belongs to Christ Shadows of OT worship like the Passover Christ’s sacrifice fulfills the promises of Passover Therefore our WORSHIP surrounds His sacrifice His DEATH His RESURRECTION

How To Find the New Worship What part of Worship points to His death? 1 Corinthians 11:24 and when He had given thanks, He broke (the unleavened bread) and said, "This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me." In the same way He took the cup also after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." The EMBLEMS (and act) of communion point to His death

How To Find the New Worship What part of Worship points to His resurrection? - Matthew 28:1 - Mark 16:1 - Luke 24:1 John 20:1 The DAY of Worship marks His resurrection The DAY of Worship points to His resurrection

How To Find the New Worship Can we confirm that THIS is the New Worship? - Acts 20:6-7 We sailed from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and came to them at Troas within five days; and there we stayed seven days. On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. THIS: the emblems of communion, the day of assembly

How To Find the New Worship Can we confirm that THIS is the New Worship? - Acts 20:6-7 - Paul was hurrying to get to Jerusalem – Acts 20:16 - Why not meet Monday? Wednesday? Saturday? - Why meet on the MOST INCONVENIENT day? - The ONLY answer is that this was the ONLY Day THIS: the emblems of communion, the day of assembly Sunday was the farthest day of the week from his arrival (Monday); it was a part of the work week in ancient times

Conclusions The New Covenant requires an assembling to worship This worship revolves around the New Passover There is ONLY ONE DAY possible for this to happen To reject this rejects New Covenant Worship

Finding the Will of God Hearing and believing: Romans 10:17 Confession of Faith: Acts 8:37 Turning from sin (Repentance): Luke 24:47 Baptism for salvation: 1 Peter 3:21 Continued Obedience: Hebrews 3:6