Worship

April 10 & 13

  • Exodus 20:3-5

  • We all worship something.

  • Worship is the giving of your heart's affection, mind's attention, and life’s orientation.

  • Praise is the outward expression of our inward worship.

“Idolatry occurs when anything created to point you to God replaces God in the thoughts and desires of  your heart.”
Paul Tripp

  • Worshipping and praising the Lord is a daily decision to say yes to God above everything else.

  • The majority of the time praise or worship is mentioned in Scripture, it is connected to music, singing, and physical posture.

  • Psalm 100

  • Colossians 3:16

  • There is spiritual power in our praise.

  • Praise and worship are both a personal and communal practice.

  • Psalm 40:3

[d]Group Questions

  1. As a group, read Psalm 100 together.

  2. Because we all worship something, what is something you might be tempted to worship other than God?

  3. How has music or singing helped you connect with God—or if it is a struggle for you, share your struggle in connecting with God through music.

  4. How would you describe the difference between personal and communal worship? Why do you think both matter?

  5. If you have one, share a favorite song with others that has helped you praise and worship the Lord.

  6. How can our praise become a “rallying cry” for others?