Worship

11 dec 2016

What is the meaning to worship? Pa yew Meng. PPBC 

To end the series, we're going back to the beginning

Genesis 22:1-19

The attitude of our hearts, not just the methods,

Not just on Sunday's, but outside the church.

After this things, God TESTED Abraham.

If it's not being tested, it can't be trusted 

How do we know we really love the Lord?

When something is at stake, the what is inside your heart is exposed.

A blessing given too early, at the wrong time, can become a curse.

Highlighted about the son:

1) the only son, solely, irreplaceable 

2) whom you love.

Abraham, had already lost one son, Ishmael

When he sent him away.

Who we truly are, who we truly was, who was Lord over our lives.

1) test of adversity, suffering

2) test of prosperity, blessing

Looking back, you might surprise yourself,

Eh why did I think that way.

Potential to lead you into godliness or unholiness

Potential to build you or break you.

Don't let riches lead you away astray

In that prosperity, God was going to test if Abrahams heart was still true to him

Testimony to his 

1) rose early, dedication, urgency 

2) saddled his donkey, making sure he's prepared,

Some cannot obey because they are not prepared.

3) friends that can journey along with you.

Worship: sacrifice

Frederick Lewis 

7 social sins. Affects society as a whole

Individual sins.

Church, express our worship.

Living sacrifice.

Love and reverence expressed.

Garry chapman,

5 languages of love.

1) quality time, love some you spend time

Sit at the feet of Jesus, prayer, meditate on His word

2) words of affirmation 

Share our testimony and the gospel, the good news to those around us.

Don't fear being rejected.

3) gifts.

Lord I give you everything. Tithes and offerings

4) serving.

Serve others. Unglamorous, upfront 

5) physical touch

Are we the body of Christ that reaches out and touches lives,

Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless.

Go beyond the Sunday service.

It did not involve any music.

I insist to pay for this, because I will not offer anything to God that cost me nothing.

Everything outward is already there, the fire, the wood.

The church building, the music instruments.

Dethroning the god of self.

And leaving this place differently.

What is the mark of true worship?

That it's not just say emotional time.

The fruit.

Verse 9

God will never shortchanged you.

God wants you to be free, forfuwq