Exalt Acts 2:41-47 & Psalm 63

Definition of Worship: Worship is our response to the grandeur of God’s personhood Exalt

Components of Worship: Spirit and Truth (John 4:24) Exalt

Acts 2: So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Exalt

Acts 2: And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. Exalt

Acts 2: And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Exalt

Psalm 63: O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Exalt

Psalm 63: Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. 4 So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. 5 My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips, Exalt

Psalm 63: when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night; 7 for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy. 8 My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. Exalt

Psalm 63: But those who seek to destroy my life shall go down into the depths of the earth; 10 they shall be given over to the power of the sword; they shall be a portion for jackals. 11 But the king shall rejoice in God; all who swear by him shall exult, for the mouths of liars will be stopped. Exalt

Consumer vs. Consumed 1. Consumer says, “What’s in it for me”; the Consumed says, “I’m in it for You.” 2. Consumer says, “Worship is a segmented thing”; Consumed says, “It’s a life thing.” Exalt

Consumer vs. Consumed 3. Consumer believe Worship is created for them; Consumed believe worship has its end in God alone. Exalt

Psalm 24: The earth is the L ORD 's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, 2 for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. 3 Who shall ascend the hill of the L ORD ? And who shall stand in his holy place? Exalt

Psalm 24: He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. 5 He will receive blessing from the L ORD and righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Exalt

Psalm 24: Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 8 Who is this King of glory? The L ORD, strong and mighty, the L ORD, mighty in battle! Exalt

Psalm 24: Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 10 Who is this King of glory? The L ORD of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah Exalt

Consumer vs. Consumed 1. Consumer say, “What are we getting out of this?”; Consumed are always thinking about what they can bring. 2. Consumers focus attention and worry on style; Consumed understand worship as a point of surrender. Exalt

Consumer vs. Consumed 3. Consumers look at worship as solely something to enjoy; Consumed understand it as costly. Exalt

1 Chronicles 29: Therefore David blessed the L ORD in the presence of all the assembly. And David said: “Blessed are you, O L ORD, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever. 11 Yours, O L ORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O L ORD, and you are exalted as head above all. Exalt

1 Chronicles 29: Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. 13 And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name. Exalt

1 Chronicles 29: “But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. 15 For we are strangers before you and sojourners, as all our fathers were. Our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no abiding. Exalt

1 Chronicles 29: O L ORD our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a house for your holy name comes from your hand and is all your own. 17 I know, my God, that you test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people, who are present here, offering freely and joyously to you. Exalt

1 Chronicles 29: O L ORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep forever such purposes and thoughts in the hearts of your people, and direct their hearts toward you. 19 Grant to Solomon my son a whole heart that he may keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, performing all, and that he may build the palace for which I have made provision.” Exalt

1 Chronicles 29: Then David said to all the assembly, “Bless the L ORD your God.” And all the assembly blessed the L ORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed their heads and paid homage to the L ORD and to the king. 21 And they offered sacrifices to the L ORD, and on the next day offered burnt offerings to the L ORD, 1,000 bulls, 1,000 rams, and 1,000 lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel. Exalt

Consumer vs. Consumed 1. Consumers see worship as social interaction; Consumed see it as a sacrificial relationship. 2. Consumers understand worship as something you buy; Consumed are stunned that they’ve already been bought. Exalt

Consumer vs. Consumed 3. Consumers evaluate worship based on like and dislike; Consumed ask God, “How did You feel about it?” 4. Consumers exalt their preferences; Consumed exalt the One True God! Exalt

Psalm 51: Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! Exalt

Psalm 51: For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. Exalt

Psalm 51: Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Exalt

Psalm 51: Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Exalt

Psalm 51: Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. 13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you. Exalt

Psalm 51: Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, O God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness. 15 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. Exalt

Psalm 51: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. 18 Do good to Zion in your good pleasure; build up the walls of Jerusalem; Exalt

Psalm 51: then will you delight in right sacrifices, in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on your altar. Exalt