What Am I Supposed to Get Out of Worship? “Oh come let us worship…” – Psalm 95:6
Expectations What do we expect from a movie, a concert, a ball game? What do we expect from a restaurant? What do we expect from schools or businesses? What do we expect from worship?
Expectations Many do not know what they want from worship; this leads to complaining; disrupting the worship; attendance problems; etc. Proper worship starts with a proper inward attitude (Jn. 4:20-24; Phil. 3:3)
What Do I Get Out of Worship? We can learn from Isaiah what we should expect from worship (Isaiah 6:1-8)… –Reverence –Remorse –Rejoicing –Responsibility
What Do I Get Out of Worship? Isaiah 6:1-5: a sense of reverence, respect and awe (1 Chron. 16:28-29; Psa. 29:2; 95:6; “bow” and “worship” are found together several times in scripture) –We live in an age where reverence is lost (texting, talking, etc.) –We want others (and God) to “earn” our respect
What Do I Get Out of Worship? Isaiah 6:1-5: a sense of fear and trembling (Psa. 5:7; 89:7; 96:9; Isa. 66:2; Heb. 10:30-31; 12:28) –We do not worship our “good buddy” God
What Do I Get Out of Worship? Isaiah 6:5: a sense of remorse for my sin (Isa. 6:5; Psa. 51:17; Lk. 2:37) –Many today are looking for “celebration” worship (Ex. 32:6) –Many do “upbeat” things beyond the actual act of worship (preaching +, singing +, the Lord’s supper +)
What Do I Get Out of Worship? Isaiah 6:5: a sense of deep humility (Neh. 9:3; Lk. 18:13) –Arrogance in the presence of God is as inappropriate as a clown at a funeral
What Do I Get Out of Worship? Isaiah 6:6-7: a sense of rejoicing and gladness (Psa. 95:1-2; 111:1; 122:1; Lk. 24:52) –Some will come to worship or leave, angry and upset
What Do I Get Out of Worship? Isaiah 6:6-7: a sense of profound gratitude (2 Chron. 7:3; Psa. 100:4; 138:2) –Many forget that we worship a God of love, mercy, grace, and forgiveness
What Do I Get Out of Worship? Isaiah 6:8: a sense of responsibility and deep determination to do right and leave changed (Jas. 1:21-22) –Some will leave unchanged; the same today as they were this time last year; not growing or maturing; not volunteering for more