2. The Object of Our Worship January 19, 2014 River Bend

3. Introduction The Object of our worship - John 4:23-24 - “ 23 “But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. 24 “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”

4. Introduction The Object of our worship - Acts 17:24-27 - “ 24 “The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands; 25 nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things;… 27 that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;”

5. Introduction Coming to worship the Almighty - Exodus 34:20 - “…None shall appear before Me empty-handed.” What are you bringing to worship God today? - Hebrews 13:15-16; Romans 12:1-2 Purpose of our study

6. Psalm 145 Four Reasons to praise our God His Name - (1-2) “I will extol You, my God, O King” “I will praise Your name forever and ever.” - Psalm 146:1-2; 150:1-2

7. Psalm 145 Four Reasons to praise our God His Greatness - (3-7) What other “god” could have given such wonderful truths? Genesis 1 - The Creation of the world Genesis 6-9 - The flood and salvation of Noah’s family Exodus 14 - The crossing of the Red Sea Joshua 6 - The battle of Jericho

8. Psalm 145 Four Reasons to praise our God His Greatness - (3-7) What other “god” could have given such wonderful truths? Jonah 1-2 - The prophet Jonah being swallowed by the fish for three days. John 20 - The resurrection of Jesus Christ, Son of God.

9. Psalm 145 Four Reasons to praise our God His Greatness - (3-7) “commend/praise” - Deuteronomy 32:1-4 “declare” - Psalm 19:1 “meditate” - Psalm 1:1-3 “shout” - Psalm 51:14-15; Matthew 5:16

10. Psalm 145 Four Reasons to praise our God His Goodness - (8-16) “gracious, merciful, slow to anger” - Exodus 34:6; Numbers 14:18; Psalm 86:5; 103:8; Nehemiah 9:17; Jonah 4:2; James 5:11 Numbers 14:18 - “…but He will by no means clear the guilty…”

11. Psalm 145 Four Reasons to praise our God His Goodness - (8-16) The providence of the Lord - Matthew 5:45 - God sends rain on both the righteous and unrighteous Matthew 6:33 - “ 33 “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (cf. Proverbs 10:3; 30:7-9)

12. Psalm 145 Four Reasons to praise our God His Righteousness - (17-21) We serve a righteous and just God - Habakkuk 1:13 - “ 13 Your eyes are too pure to approve evil, And You can not look on wickedness with favor…” Romans 11:22 - “ 22 Behold then the kindness and severity of God;…”

13. Conclusion Are we motivated to worship our God? Psalm 145:21 - “ 21 My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.” Is God the object of our worship?