Reverence in Worship and Service Psalms 8 Opening: Greeting The purpose of this is to review the topic of Reverence. Specifically, to review our reverence in Worship and Service to God. Whereas those are two different things, both are important for us to understand. Some questions we need to ask ourselves, constantly: Do we revere God? How serious are we in: Worship to Him? - Acts, focus. Is it sacred. Are we irreverent, joking, etc.? Prayer - He is the "Almighty", the Great, "I Am" Evangelism - He is there with us. What are we doing during the lesson? Communion - focus before, during, after, no kidding, whispering, joking Offering - Fellowship with each other. Rendering to him. Singing - Focus (words/notes more than the meaning or that it's to/about Him) Service to Him? - regard for others, ourselves, distractions Classes - arriving early, on time, late? Talking before or during? Do we come prepared? preparing Communion, etc. Joy & Devotion – Do we understand that they are not exclusive. We can be joyous and seriously committed at the same time.

Setting The Tone “Let all things be done decently and in order.” 1 Corinthians 14:40 “Let all things be done decently and in order.”

Setting The Tone: 1 Cor. 14:40 "Decently" euschēmonōs (Strong's) yoo-skhay-mon'-oce Adverb from G2158; decorously: - decently, honestly.

Setting The Tone: 1 Cor. 14:40 “Decorous" /ˈdekərəs/ adjective in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. From <https://www.google.com/search?q=decorously&ie=&oe=>

Setting The Tone: 1 Cor. 14:40 "Order" taxis (Strong's) tax'-is From G5021; regular arrangement, that is, (in time) fixed succession (of rank or character), official dignity: - order.

“REVERENCE” entrepō: 4x = "Respect" (e.g. Parable - landowner & vinedressers who should've respected his son) phobeō: 1x = "Fearful respect" (e.g. Eph 5:33, wives to husbands) aidōs: 1x = Only occurs 2x in the NT Bible (1Ti.2:9 "shamefacedness" (man) & Heb.12:28 (God) ahee-doce’ (G127 – Strong’s) bashfulness, that is, (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe: - reverence, shamefacedness.

Old Testament Psa. 89:7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, And to be held in reverence by all those around Him. Reverence in perspective Hos. 11:7 My people are bent on backsliding from Me. Though they call to the Most High, None at all exalt Him. Irreverence in perspective

Old Testament – Leviticus Turn & read Reverence in worship Lev.10 Continue to read Irreverence in worship.

New Testament Mat. 6:9 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Reverence in prayer Heb. 12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. Reverence in service

New Testament – Acts Act. 5:1-11 Turn & read Irreverence in worship

What is it to Revere God? It’s an individual review. It is an individual review. Others witness our actions and can judge, but WE must make that self-review, judgment, and corrective action with God. Do not take Worship or service to Him lightly; we are to be joyous, but in HIM, not ourselves. Service and most importantly Worship are to be selfless and reverent.