“A man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder --- a waif, a nothing, a no man. Have a purpose in life, and, having it, throw such strength of mind and muscle into your work as God has given you.” -Thomas Carlyle

The Purpose of Worship 1. Worship is about God 2. Worship is about your relationship with God 3. Worship is about your relationship to God’s people

The Purpose of Worship I. Observe One Another v “Let us consider one another” 1. We are our brother’s keeper 2. Our brother’s spiritual condition should matter

The Purpose of Worship II. Provoke One Another v “provoke unto love and good works” 1. Love -Agape love 2. Good Works -Not only do we need to experience God’s love, but we need to share it

The Purpose of Worship III. Exhort One Another v “but exhorting one another” “Exhort” = standing by someone’s side EX. MOWING MY BACKYARD

The Purpose of Worship IV. Prepare One Another v “and so much the more, as you see the day approaching” “The Day” = the day of judgment -We need to help each other get ready for that day