The Attributes of God

Worshiping God

1. The Purpose of Worship
- Glorifying God: Worship is primarily about glorifying God. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the
glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).
- Acknowledging His Sovereignty: Worship acknowledges God's sovereignty and majesty. The LORD has established His
throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all (Psalm 103:19).
- Expressing Gratitude: Worship is an expression of gratitude for God's blessings. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
His loving devotion endures forever (Psalm 136:1).

Questions:
1. How can you ensure that your daily actions glorify God?
2. In what ways can acknowledging God's sovereignty change your perspective on life's challenges?
3. How can you incorporate gratitude into your worship practices?

2. The Heart of Worship
- Sincerity and Truth: Worship must be sincere and in truth. God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in
truth (John 4:24).
- Wholehearted Devotion: Worship requires wholehearted devotion. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all
your soul and with all your strength (Deuteronomy 6:5).
- Repentance and Humility: True worship involves repentance and humility. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will
exalt you (James 4:10).

Questions:
1. What does it mean to worship in spirit and truth in your personal life?
2. How can you cultivate a heart of wholehearted devotion to God?
3. Why is humility important in worship, and how can you practice it?

3. The Expression of Worship
- Praise and Singing: Worship is expressed through praise and singing. Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the
earth (Psalm 96:1).
- Prayer and Meditation: Worship includes prayer and meditation on God's Word. Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
- Acts of Service: Worship is also expressed through acts of service. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as
working for the Lord, not for human masters (Colossians 3:23).

Questions:
1. How can you incorporate more praise and singing into your worship routine?
2. What role does prayer play in your worship, and how can you deepen it?
3. How can acts of service be a form of worship in your daily life?

4. The Community of Worship
- Corporate Worship: Gathering with others for worship strengthens faith. And let us consider how to spur one another on to
love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24).
- Unity in Diversity: Worship unites believers from diverse backgrounds. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male
nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28).
- Encouragement and Accountability: Worship in community provides encouragement and accountability. Therefore
encourage one another and build one another up (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

Questions:
1. How can you actively participate in corporate worship within your community?
2. In what ways can worship help bridge cultural and social divides?
3. How can you offer encouragement and accountability to fellow believers in worship?

5. The Impact of Worship
- Transformation of Life: Worship transforms lives and renews minds. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed
by the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:2).
- Strengthening Faith: Worship strengthens and deepens faith. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ
(Romans 10:17).
- Witness to the World: Worship serves as a witness to the world. Let your light shine before others, that they may see your
good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16).

Questions:
1. How has worship transformed your life and mindset?
2. In what ways has worship strengthened your faith journey?
3. How can your worship serve as a witness to those around you?

 Select Pages

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40  41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50