1. David K. Bernard

2. True Worship Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness (I Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 29:2; 96:9).Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness (I Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 29:2; 96:9). Worship him in spirit and in truth (John 4:24).Worship him in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). The truest form of worship is obedience (I Samuel 15:22).The truest form of worship is obedience (I Samuel 15:22). Amos 5:21-27; Malachi 1:10Amos 5:21-27; Malachi 1:10 We are to worship God both in spirit and in truth.We are to worship God both in spirit and in truth.

3. Emotions and Expression Biblical worship affects every aspect of the human being.Biblical worship affects every aspect of the human being. Mark 12:30Mark 12:30 God is a God of emotions.God is a God of emotions. John 11:35; Luke 19:41John 11:35; Luke 19:41 Luke 10:21Luke 10:21

4. Emotions and Expression We are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), and like Him, we have emotions.We are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), and like Him, we have emotions. Everyone expresses emotions in other areas of life.Everyone expresses emotions in other areas of life. "I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation" (Psalm 111:1)."I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation" (Psalm 111:1).

5. Emotions and Expression Some examples of appropriate praise in the congregation, according to Psalms: lifting of hands (141:2), singing and playing musical instruments (33:23), making a joyful noise (95:1-2), clapping hands (47:1), and dancing (149:3).Some examples of appropriate praise in the congregation, according to Psalms: lifting of hands (141:2), singing and playing musical instruments (33:23), making a joyful noise (95:1-2), clapping hands (47:1), and dancing (149:3).

6. Emotions and Expression Psalm 98:4Psalm 98:4 "Let everything that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD" (150:6)."Let everything that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD" (150:6).

7. Examples of Worship At the dedication of the Temple, Solomon prayed while standing and lifting his hands and also while kneeling (I Kings 8:22, 54).At the dedication of the Temple, Solomon prayed while standing and lifting his hands and also while kneeling (I Kings 8:22, 54). "David danced before the LORD with all his might," and came shouting and leaping."David danced before the LORD with all his might," and came shouting and leaping. II Samuel 6:14-23II Samuel 6:14-23 (See also Nehemiah 8:6-9; 9:3-5.)(See also Nehemiah 8:6-9; 9:3-5.)

8. Examples of Worship Acts 2:13Acts 2:13 Acts 3:8Acts 3:8 Revelation 1:17Revelation 1:17 Acts 9:6; 16:29-30Acts 9:6; 16:29-30 Luke 22:62Luke 22:62 Luke 18:13Luke 18:13 Luke 7:37-47Luke 7:37-47

9. Examples of Worship II Corinthians 2:4II Corinthians 2:4 Acts 4:24-31Acts 4:24-31 The Epistles refer to groaning in the Spirit (Romans 8:26), praying and singing in the spirit (I Corinthians 14:15), and lifting of hands (I Timothy 2:8).The Epistles refer to groaning in the Spirit (Romans 8:26), praying and singing in the spirit (I Corinthians 14:15), and lifting of hands (I Timothy 2:8). Not everyone worships or responds in exactly the same way.Not everyone worships or responds in exactly the same way.

10. Quenching the Spirit "Quench not the Spirit" (I Thessalonians 5:19)."Quench not the Spirit" (I Thessalonians 5:19). When God is in control, our worship will edify, or build up, the body (I Corinthians 14:26).When God is in control, our worship will edify, or build up, the body (I Corinthians 14:26). I Corinthians 14:33, 40I Corinthians 14:33, 40 "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty" (II Corinthians 3:17)."Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty" (II Corinthians 3:17).

11. Music in Worship As the Psalms indicate, music is an important means of worship.As the Psalms indicate, music is an important means of worship. Psalm 100Psalm 100 Psalm 150: trumpet, psaltery (a stringed instrument), harp, timbrel (tambourine or drum), stringed instrument, organ (a wind instrument), loud cymbal, and high-sounding cymbal.Psalm 150: trumpet, psaltery (a stringed instrument), harp, timbrel (tambourine or drum), stringed instrument, organ (a wind instrument), loud cymbal, and high-sounding cymbal.

12. Music in Worship I Samuel 16:23I Samuel 16:23 I Chronicles 6:31-47I Chronicles 6:31-47 I Chronicles 15:16I Chronicles 15:16 I Chronicles 23:5; 25:7I Chronicles 23:5; 25:7 I Chronicles 25:3I Chronicles 25:3 II Chronicles 5:13-14II Chronicles 5:13-14 II Kings 3:15II Kings 3:15

13. Music in Worship II Chronicles 20:21-22II Chronicles 20:21-22 Jesus and His disciples sang a hymn at the Last Supper (Matthew 26:30).Jesus and His disciples sang a hymn at the Last Supper (Matthew 26:30). "Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord" (Ephesians 5:19)."Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord" (Ephesians 5:19).

14. Music in Worship "Teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord" (Colossians 3:16)."Teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord" (Colossians 3:16). In Greek, "making melody" has the connotation of playing a musical instrument.In Greek, "making melody" has the connotation of playing a musical instrument. I Corinthians 14:15I Corinthians 14:15

15. Music in Worship Singing should be an important part of our worship services and our everyday lives (I Corinthians 14:26; James 5:13).Singing should be an important part of our worship services and our everyday lives (I Corinthians 14:26; James 5:13). In church, the primary goal of singers and musicians should be to worship God from the heart, creating music that He is pleased to hear.In church, the primary goal of singers and musicians should be to worship God from the heart, creating music that He is pleased to hear.

16. Music in Worship Their second function is to create an atmosphere of worship that will encourage the congregation to worship and usher them into the presence of God.Their second function is to create an atmosphere of worship that will encourage the congregation to worship and usher them into the presence of God. True worship is hindered when the singers and musicians do not truly worship.True worship is hindered when the singers and musicians do not truly worship. There are times to sing a new song to the Lord Psalm 96:1There are times to sing a new song to the Lord Psalm 96:1

17. Modern Music Christians can enjoy songs and music that are not religiously oriented.Christians can enjoy songs and music that are not religiously oriented. At the same time, we should use care when considering the music of the world.At the same time, we should use care when considering the music of the world. Music has power to influence us subtly and even to captivate our minds.Music has power to influence us subtly and even to captivate our minds.

18. Modern Music If a song comes on the radio that glorifies sin, we should turn it off.If a song comes on the radio that glorifies sin, we should turn it off. Music can be used both for worship and for personal enjoyment.Music can be used both for worship and for personal enjoyment.