Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King Luke 7:36-47/Gen 12 – Gen 22

Returning to God a fraction of our possession provides 3 things: 1. Defines our perspective of the relationship 2. Acknowledges God as the Source of all our possessions 3. Demonstrates a willing heart of adoration & worship Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

Honor is the prelude to Worship  Defining Worship (homage): o An attitude & activity designed to recognize and describe the “worth of a person” Ryken, L., Wilhoit, J., Longman, T., Duriez, C., Penney, D., & Reid, D. G. (2000, c1998). Dictionary of biblical imagery (electronic ed.) (970). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

Worship (activity) – Physical Expressions 1. singing 2.bowing down, 3.lifting hands, 4.clapping hands, 5.dancing, 6.processions Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

A.Worship (attitude) – Heart Expressions  Worship involves more than words – it requires Our Heart o Isaiah 29:13 _ “Inasmuch as these people draw near with their mouths And honor Me _with their lips, But have removed their hearts far from Me, Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

 Worship is validated by Visible expressions of the HEART – Actions o Our Action mimics Our Attitude! o Example: Cain’s actions (wicked) Abel’s actions (righteous )  Defining Attitude: o An outward expression of an inward disposition Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

A.Worship revolves around 3 essential elements 1.Giving 2.Altars 3.Sacrifices Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

A.Giving  Giving of our substance (wealth) shows honor to God o Isaiah 43:22-23 “But you have not called upon Me, O Jacob; and you _ _have been weary of Me, O Israel. 23 _You have not brought Me the sheep for your burnt offerings, Nor have you honored Me with your sacrifices Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

A. Altars – to slay, or place of slaughter The Altar “represents” an intimate place of interaction between God and Man Call: invoke (call upon) the presence of God Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

A.Sacrifices The nature of the Sacrifices (which all had an atoning attribute) demonstrates our willingness to respond to the acute value God places on relationship with Man Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

A.Types & Meaning of Sacrifice 1.Sin Offering – A purification or purge offering. It was for anything or anyone that was ritualistically unclean, i.e. lepers, priest, menstruated women etc.. (mandatory) 1.Trespass Offering – Restitution or reparations offering. When we intentionally or unintentionally acted irresponsible to God or others, i.e. slander, property damage, false witness, etc..(mandatory) Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

A.Types & Meaning of Sacrifice 1.Peace Offering – An offering that valued peace with God and fellowship with him, the priest and his fellowman. (voluntary) 2.Meal Offering – A bloodless offering which showed ones gratitude and thanks to God it would accompany either the Peace offering or Burnt offering. (voluntary) 3.Burnt Offering – Most frequent, most expensive and most expressive offering. It signified absolute commitment, submission and reliance on God Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

I.Abrahams life defines worship A.Abraham builds an altar at Shechem Gen 12:7 B.Abraham builds an altar between Bethel & Ai and “calls upon the name of the Lord” Gen 12:8 C.Abram returns to the altar between Bethel and Ai again called on the name of the Lord. Gen 13:1-4 D.Abraham builds an altar in Hebron. Gen 13:18 E.Abraham builds in altar to offer up Isaac. Gen 22:9 Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

o Define Idol: Anything that we value more than our relationship with God Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King

Pure Worship involves: o Honor (giving God something of Value) o An Altar ( a Place where we can interact with God) o A Sacrifice ( a willingness to respond to God) Getting a Kingdom’s Perspective pt8 Worship of the King