Bible Study by Donna Maricelli, © 2009 PPT by Richard Tracey © 2010

“… thou has created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” Revelations 4:11

He cherishes emotional, physical and spiritual interaction. He cherishes emotional, physical and spiritual interaction. He desires worship and praise to be special moments, when He is given your undivided attention. He desires worship and praise to be special moments, when He is given your undivided attention.

“… I will praise thee with my whole heart… Psalm 138:1, 111:1

“…true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.” John 4:23 “…true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.” John 4:23

Spirit: Entire Mental, Physical and Spiritual Aspect of a Person Spirit: Entire Mental, Physical and Spiritual Aspect of a Person Truth: According to His Word Truth: According to His Word

Worship that pleases Him may not merit societal or religious approval. It may be scorned by tradition: Be viewed as disrespectful, even forbidden in formal places of worship. It may be scorned by tradition: Be viewed as disrespectful, even forbidden in formal places of worship.

The goal of worship is not to please the worshiper but the One being worshiped.

It is when the created caresses the Creator.

A sincere worshipper asks, “What pleases Jesus Christ?”

True worship and praise may compel a person to move out of their comfort zone. True worship and praise may compel a person to move out of their comfort zone.

What is the proper response for this magnificent occasion? What is the proper response for this magnificent occasion?

Give Him our undivided attention… Give Him our undivided attention… Emotionally, Emotionally, Spiritually and Spiritually and Physically. Physically.

“… thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and all thy soul, and all thy might.” Deuteronomy 6:5 “… thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and all thy soul, and all thy might.” Deuteronomy 6:5

Raise our hands in the sanctuary ! Raise our hands in the sanctuary ! “… I will lift up my hands in thy name.” Psalm 63:4 “… I will lift up my hands in thy name.” Psalm 63:4

Clap our hands Clap our hands “O clap your hands, all ye people.” Psalm 47:1 “O clap your hands, all ye people.” Psalm 47:1

Shout with a loud voice Shout with a loud voice “…shout unto God with the voice of triumph” Psalm 47:1 “…shout unto God with the voice of triumph” Psalm 47:1

Dance before Him Dance before Him “…praise his name in the dance.” Psalm 149:3 “…praise his name in the dance.” Psalm 149:3 “…David danced before the Lord with all his might…” 2 nd Samuel 6:14 “…David danced before the Lord with all his might…” 2 nd Samuel 6:14

Play various loud instruments Play various loud instruments “Praise him with the trumpet… psaltery and harp… timbrel and dance…stringed instruments and organs…loud cymbals…high sounding cymbals…” Psalm 150:1-6 “Praise him with the trumpet… psaltery and harp… timbrel and dance…stringed instruments and organs…loud cymbals…high sounding cymbals…” Psalm 150:1-6

Leap for JOY Leap for JOY “… Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy…” Luke 6:23 “… Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy…” Luke 6:23

Bow before Him in sacred reverence Bow before Him in sacred reverence “O come… let us kneel before the Lord our maker.” Psalm 95:6 “O come… let us kneel before the Lord our maker.” Psalm 95:6

In return the worshipper will be uplifted and experience a surge of strength. Though awkward at first, the more a person responds, the more liberated their worship becomes. Though awkward at first, the more a person responds, the more liberated their worship becomes.

“… thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” Revelation 4:11 “… thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” Revelation 4:11

Worship: In spirit and truth Assure Jesus Christ: Let Him know He is a cherished resident in your spiritual house. Assure Jesus Christ: Let Him know He is a cherished resident in your spiritual house. Pleasure Him: Celebrate and rejoice in a scriptural manner Pleasure Him: Celebrate and rejoice in a scriptural manner.

Through its life span, the miniature oak continues to extend into new territory. Through its life span, the miniature oak continues to extend into new territory.

The deeper the root system, the more stable it becomes and the more visible its outward display The deeper the root system, the more stable it becomes and the more visible its outward display

Praise and worship expands the spiritual root structure as it reaches toward God. Praise and worship expands the spiritual root structure as it reaches toward God.

Describe true praise and worship. Describe true praise and worship.

What new concepts have you discovered in this lesson? What new concepts have you discovered in this lesson?

How do those new concepts differ from your personal past knowledge? How do those new concepts differ from your personal past knowledge?

How would you feel about participating in a church service that worships in this manner? How would you feel about participating in a church service that worships in this manner?

Thank Jesus Christ for proving His love. Thank Jesus Christ for proving His love. Ask Him to help you express your love for Him through praise and worship. Ask Him to help you express your love for Him through praise and worship.

Ask Him to teach you new ways to entertain His presence. Ask for His guidance to resolve any past misconceptions that may hinder the response He desires. Ask for His guidance to resolve any past misconceptions that may hinder the response He desires.

“For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” 1 st Corinthians 6:19,20

A wife scorns her husband’s worship (2 nd Samuel 6) A wife scorns her husband’s worship (2 nd Samuel 6) God’s works are magnificent (Psalm 8) God’s works are magnificent (Psalm 8) Worship the King of Glory (Psalms 24, 33) Worship the King of Glory (Psalms 24, 33)

Next lesson we will learn about our divine privilege – PRAYER