March 20, 2016
The Priority of Piety
I. Preliminary Considerations About Worship
Ephesians 2:20
Romans 12:1,2
2 Corinthians 8:3
Philippians 4:10, 14-16
A. Change
Principles of Changing – John MacArthur
- Recognize that spiritual life takes precedence over structure.
- Be open to the Holy Spirit.
- Procedure follows needs.
B. Worship
II. Proprietary Consideration About Worship
Ephesians 1:4-6
1 Peter 2:5, 9
A. Nature of Worship
Terms
- Proskuneo – bow
- Sebomai – fear
- Latreuo – service
Romans 15:16
Romans 15:27
Acts 13:2-3
Romans 12:1-2
B. Character of Worship
Romans 12:1
James 1:27
C. Corporate Worship
Acts 2:46
Acts 20:7
1 Corinthians 16:2
Acts 2:46
Acts 12:12
Colossians 4:15
Romans 16:5
D. Effect of Worship
1 Corinthians 14:26
1 Thessalonians 5:11
E. Practice of Worship
F. Centrality of the Word
Acts 2:42
God’s Word read and proclaimed.
He is heard.
Acts 6:7
Acts 6:4
1 Thessalonians 2:13
Reading
1 Timothy 4:13
Colossians 4:16
Preaching
Acts 6:4
Acts 20:7
1 Timothy 4:13
2 Timothy 4:2
G. PRAYER AND SONG
Prayer – both public and private
Acts 2:42
Philippians 4:6
1 Timothy 2:1
Praises
Romans 1:25
Romans 9:5
2 Corinthians 11:31
Ephesians 1:3
Romans 11:36
Song
James 5:13
Colossians 3:16
Acts 16:25
H. OFFERING
2 Corinthians 9:15
Stewardship
2 Corinthians 8:9
Measure of our Giving
2 Corinthians 8:5
1 Corinthians 16:2
2 Corinthians 8:2
2 Corinthians 9:11
2 Corinthians 8:2-4
2 Corinthians 8:11-12
2 Corinthians 9:7
Method
1 Corinthians 16:2
Reward
Philippians 4:17
2 Corinthians 9:10