God did not try to trick us with the Bible ▪Revealed in human terms ▪Understand what is written, Eph. 3:3, 4 ▪Understand God’s will, Eph. 5:17.

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God did not try to trick us with the Bible ▪Revealed in human terms ▪Understand what is written, Eph. 3:3, 4 ▪Understand God’s will, Eph. 5:17

Many patterns in the New Testament ▪Plan of salvation ∙Matt. 28:19, 20; Mk. 16:16; Lk. 24:46, 47 ∙Acts 2:38; 3:19; 8:12, 13, ∙Acts 9:18; 22:16 ∙Acts 10:38, 48; 18:8

Many patterns in the New Testament ▪Worship not left to man’s will

In harmony with God’s word, Titus 2:1; 2 Tim. 4:2; 1 Tim. 1:3

Teaching to be examined, Acts 17:11; 1 Cor. 4:6; Acts 20:29-32

Truth accepted & applied, Phil. 4:8, 9; 2 Thes. 2:15

Authorized to study at all times, Acts 19:8, 9

Give thanks & praise to God, Phil. 4:6; Acts 4:24 ▪Thanks for ability to assemble ▪Thanks for hearing our prayers ▪Praise for His power ▪Praise for His wisdom

We may pray for ourselves, Acts 4:24-31 ▪Quote scripture ▪Boldness & faith ▪Wisdom & judgment ▪Protection

Praying for others benefits them & us, Acts 13:1-3; 14:23; Phil. 1:19; 3 Jn. 2 ▪Spiritual strength ▪Repentance & restoration ▪Health ▪Material blessings

Musical worship is a cappella, Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16 ▪Edify saints ▪Teach all ▪Praise God

Singing important part of worship ▪Not time to settle down ▪Not time to run out during invitation ▪Sing from heart ▪Form not overemphasized – attention ▪Need zeal in our singing

Give as we have prospered, 1 Cor. 16:2

Giving must be willfully, 2 Cor. 8:1-5

Must give bountifully & cheerfully, 2 Cor. 9:6, 7

It is a sacrifice to the Lord Part of worship, not just done in worship, Phil. 4:18

Authorized only on Sunday, 1 Cor. 16:1, 2 ▪Cannot do any other day without sin ▪Done in the assembly… ▪…Not before or after

Two elements in the Lord’s Supper, Matt. 26:17, ▪Unleavened bread ▪Fruit of the vine (grape juice)

Must be observed properly, 1 Cor. 11:20-22 ▪Memorial supper, 1 Cor. 11:23-26 ▪Worthy manner, 1 Cor. 11:27-29

Tied to the first day of the week, Acts 20:7 ▪Any other day is sinful ▪Must be done in the assembly… ▪…not before or after

The Worship of the Church on Sunday Consists of All Five Elements ▪Study ▪Prayer ▪Singing ▪Giving ▪The Lord’s Supper

Many patterns in the New Testament ▪Worship not left to man’s will

God did not try to trick us with the Bible ▪Revealed in human terms ▪Understand what is written, Eph. 3:3, 4 ▪Understand God’s will, Eph. 5:17

Many patterns in the New Testament ▪Plan of salvation ∙Matt. 28:19, 20; Mk. 16:16; Lk. 24:46, 47 ∙Acts 2:38; 3:19; 8:12, 13, ∙Acts 9:18; 22:16 ∙Acts 10:38, 48; 18:8