1. A Different Kind of Worship
In Jesus’ discussion with the woman at the well about worship, He describes the worship that God wants and expects. It involves more than just worshiping sincerely and in accordance with His will. In contrast with the worship of the Old Law, it involves worship that is ultimate, full, and complete which Christ Himself has enabled us to experience.
John 4:20-24

2. What is Jesus contrasting?
It wasn’t a matter of “where” but “how” – in spirit and in truth! (John 4:20-24)
The contrast is not JUST between insincere and sincere (Deut. 6:5; Joshua 24:14)
The contrast is not JUST between in error and in truth (John 4:22; Matthew 15:9)
God has never accepted worship that was not from the heart and according to truth.

3. What is Truth?
Christ is the embodiment of truth (John 18:37-38; 1:14-17)
Truth here refers to that which is full, ultimate, and ideal!
Jesus enables us to worship in an ideal way that was not possible under the Old Law:
The carnal gave way to the spiritual (Hebrews 9:9-10)
The shadow to the substance (Hebrews 10:1)
The hologram to the real and the true (Hebrews 8:1-2)

4. The Contrast is Between the Physical and the Spiritual
1 Kings 6:1ff.
TEMPLES
Spiritual
1 Peter 2:5
Animals
Lev. 1:15; 8:21
SACRIFICES
Ourselves
Romans 12:1
Aaron & Descendants
Exodus 29:44
PRIESTS
All believers
1 Peter 2:9
Fleshly
Leviticus 12:3
CIRCUMCISION
Heart
Romans 2:29
Mechanical
2 Chron. 29:25-28
MUSIC
Singing
Ephesians 5:19

5. Are you seeking to be a true worshiper?
God does not need your worship, but He deserves it!
Psalm 29:2 “Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.”
Psalm 34:3 “Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together.”