2. Revelation 4-5 BEHOLD GOD IN THREE PERSONS BLESSED TRINITY --Showing 3 characteristics of the Godhead --Demanding 3 responses from humanity

3. I.Behold God the Father in His Glory—Rev. 4 Response: Worship Him 1. For His being—HOLY –Lord God—Sovereign –Almighty—Powerful –Was, Is, Is to come—Eternal 2. For what he did--CREATED

4. Application 1. Make 2003 the year of renewed worship of the Father—Exalt HIM 2. In 2003—Cast your idols (crowns we retain) at he feet—as an act of worship

5. II.Behold God the Son in His LOVE—Rev. 5 Response: Love Jesus

6. APPLICATION: 1. Make 2003 the year to affirm “My Jesus I love thee” 2. In 2003-- are you one of His—Come to God through Jesus 3. In 2003—Improve your priesthood function— Live in close fellowship with Jesus (Study him— Mark etc, pray with intimacy, Love him at the Lord’s supper) 4. In 2003—Improve your kingdom support –Community of priests here at CPC –Furthering the kingdom abroad— neighborhood, abroad

7. III.Behold God the Spirit in His ENABLING and ILLUMINATION—Rev. 4:2,5 Response: Yield to HIM

8. CONCLUSION –We have our work cut out for us in 2003 WORSHIP GOD THE FATHER LOVE GOD THE SON YIELD TO GOD THE SPIRIT “With gratitude and service—Heb. 12:28 TO GOD ALONE BE THE GLORY— in 2003!!!!!