1. Value 3: Worship Expressing a life of intimacy with God by worshipping Him in Spirit and in truth Heather Robertson

2. KingsGate Values 1. Word 2. Spirit 3. WORSHIP 4. Prayer 5. Fellowship 6. Discipleship 7. Mission 8. Stewardship

9. Defining Worship “… worship is the expression of reverence and adoration for God…”

10. Defining Worship “… worship is the expression of reverence and adoration for God…” “…the chief end of man is to love God and enjoy Him forever".

11. Defining Worship Shaha: to bow down to God.

12. Defining Worship Shaha: to bow down to God. Abodah : the service of God.

13. Defining Worship Shaha: to bow down to God. Abodah : the service of God. “Worship is loving God in the presence of other people, and loving people in the presence of God".

14. Worship in the Large Gatherings People worshipped God wherever He appeared to them – Genesis 28 v 16.

15. Worship in the Large Gatherings People worshipped God wherever He appeared to them – Genesis 28 v 16. Temple worship developed involving music and singing.

16. Worship in the Large Gatherings When we gather together…

17. Worship in the Large Gatherings When we gather together…  Everyone worships.

18. Worship in the Large Gatherings When we gather together…  Everyone worships.  His power is present in worship.

19. Worship in the Large Gatherings When we gather together…  Everyone worships.  His power is present in worship. Jesus said: “when I am lifted up…I will draw all people to myself". (John 12 v 32 ESV)

20. Worship in the Large Gatherings  We have a shallow end.

21. Worship in the Large Gatherings  We have a shallow end.  We have a deep end.

22. Worship in the Large Gatherings  We have a shallow end.  We have a deep end.  We give our best to both – Hebrews 10 v 26.

23. Worship in Small Gatherings  Acts 2 v 42-47

24. Worship in Personal Devotions  “…But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth”. (John 4 v 23 – 24 ESV)

25. Worship in Personal Devotions In devotions…

26. Worship in Personal Devotions In devotions…  We go to that place of intimacy.

27. Worship in Personal Devotions In devotions…  We go to that place of intimacy.  We speak in tongues.

28. Worship in Personal Devotions In devotions…  We go to that place of intimacy.  We speak in tongues.  We draw close to Him through song.

29. Worship in Personal Devotions In devotions…  We go to that place of intimacy.  We speak in tongues.  We draw close to Him through song.  We spend time receiving his love.

30. Worship in Personal Devotions In devotions…  We go to that place of intimacy.  We speak in tongues.  We draw close to Him through song.  We spend time receiving his love.  We develop an intimate walk with Him.

31. Worship: Loving God, Serving Others  Greatest command: “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’” (Luke 10 V 27 ESV)

32. Worship: Loving God, Serving Others “So, here's what I want you to do, God helping you. Take your everyday, ordinary life- your eating, sleeping, going-to-work, and walking around life - and place it before God as an offering”. (Romans 12 v 1 MSG)