The Joy of Worship Psalm 122:1-9

1 I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." 2 Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, 4 Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD. 5 For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces." 8 For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, "Peace be within you." 9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good. Psalm 122:1-9

It Happens Every Week

Sunday Arrives

It Happens Every Week Sunday Arrives Some Unable to Worship

It Happens Every Week Sunday Arrives Some Unable to Worship Some Choose Not to Worship

It Happens Every Week Sunday Arrives Some Unable to Worship Some Choose Not to Worship Some Come to "Worship"

One man rejoices at the prospect of going to the place of worship. It’s not a drudgery, not just a religious duty; it’s a pleasure and a privilege. And yet we know that for many, many people, this attitude is incomprehensible. They take no pleasure in worship; it bores them. They avoid church whenever possible, and if social expectations or family pressure makes it necessary for them to attend, their primary goal is just to make it through the service without falling asleep. They may enjoy the singing; they may listen to the sermon, if the preacher tells enough jokes and stories. But fundamentally, they’d rather be somewhere else, doing something else. Sleeping in; reading the Sunday paper; watching the weekend news shows; playing golf; eating Sunday brunch, puttering in the garden. They have no taste or relish for spiritual things; they

have no zeal for worship; their hearts just aren’t in it. Their bodies may be there, but their thoughts are elsewhere. In other words, they are acting in complete conformity with their essential nature. What Jesus said of the Pharisees is true of them: "These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me." (Matthew 15:8) The worship of God just doesn’t resonate with them; it doesn’t strike a responsive chord. They are spiritually tone-deaf.

It Happens Every Week Sunday Arrives Some Unable to Worship Some Choose Not to Worship Some Come to "Worship" Some Come to Worship

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122

v. 1 It was a place anticipated with joy

1 I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." 2 Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, 4 Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD. 5 For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 1 It was a place anticipated with joy v. 1 It was a place where people met the Lord

1 I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." 2 Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, 4 Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD. 5 For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

35 "All the way around shall be eighteen thousand cubits; and the name of the city from that day shall be: THE LORD IS THERE." (JEHOVAH SHAMMAH) Eze. 48:35

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 1 It was a place anticipated with joy v. 1 It was a place where people met the Lord v. 2 It was a place of continuing joy

1 I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." 2 Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, 4 Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD. 5 For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 1 It was a place anticipated with joy v. 1 It was a place where people met the Lord v. 2 It was a place of continuing joy v. 3 It was a place where people were "compacted"

1 I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." 2 Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, 4 Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD. 5 For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 1 It was a place anticipated with joy v. 1 It was a place where people met the Lord v. 2 It was a place of continuing joy v. 3 It was a place where people were "compacted" v. 4 It was a place where the tribes came to find God

1 I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." 2 Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, 4 Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD. 5 For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 1 It was a place anticipated with joy v. 1 It was a place where people met the Lord v. 2 It was a place of continuing joy v. 3 It was a place where people were "compacted" v. 4 It was a place where the tribes came to find God v. 4 It was a place where His testimony was found

1 I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." 2 Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, 4 Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD. 5 For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 1 It was a place anticipated with joy v. 1 It was a place where people met the Lord v. 2 It was a place of continuing joy v. 3 It was a place where people were "compacted" v. 4 It was a place where the tribes came to find God v. 4 It was a place where His testimony was found v. 4 It was a place where thanks was given to God

1 I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." 2 Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, 4 Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD. 5 For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 1 It was a place anticipated with joy v. 1 It was a place where people met the Lord v. 2 It was a place of continuing joy v. 3 It was a place where people were "compacted" v. 4 It was a place where the tribes came to find God v. 4 It was a place where His testimony was found v. 4 It was a place where thanks was given to God v. 5 It was a place for mercy and judgment

1 I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." 2 Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, 4 Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD. 5 For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 1 It was a place anticipated with joy v. 1 It was a place where people met the Lord v. 2 It was a place of continuing joy v. 3 It was a place where people were "compacted" v. 4 It was a place where the tribes came to find God v. 4 It was a place where His testimony was found v. 4 It was a place where thanks was given to God v. 5 It was a place for mercy and judgment v. 5 It was a place of Divine authority

1 I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." 2 Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, 4 Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD. 5 For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 6 It was a place were prayers were made for brethren

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces." 8 For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, "Peace be within you." 9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good. Psalm 122:1-9

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 6 It was a place were prayers were made for brethren v. 7 It was a place of peace

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces." 8 For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, "Peace be within you." 9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good. Psalm 122:1-9

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 6 It was a place were prayers were made for brethren v. 7 It was a place of peace v. 7 It was a place where true prosperity was found

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces." 8 For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, "Peace be within you." 9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good. Psalm 122:1-9

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 6 It was a place were prayers were made for brethren v. 7 It was a place of peace v. 7 It was a place where true prosperity was found v. 8 It was a place of companionship

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces." 8 For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, "Peace be within you." 9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good. Psalm 122:1-9

The Joy of Worship – Psalm 122 v. 6 It was a place were prayers were made for brethren v. 7 It was a place of peace v. 7 It was a place where true prosperity was found v. 8 It was a place of companionship v. 9 It was a place to prepare to do good

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces." 8 For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, "Peace be within you." 9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good. Psalm 122:1-9

Becoming a True Worshiper

BelieveMark 16:16

Becoming a True Worshiper BelieveMark 16:16 RepentLuke 13:3

Becoming a True Worshiper BelieveMark 16:16 RepentLuke 13:3 Confess FaithRom. 10:10

Becoming a True Worshiper BelieveMark 16:16 RepentLuke 13:3 Confess FaithRom. 10:10 Be BaptizedActs 22:16

Becoming a True Worshiper BelieveMark 16:16 RepentLuke 13:3 Confess FaithRom. 10:10 Be BaptizedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

Becoming a True Worshiper BelieveMark 16:16 RepentLuke 13:3 Confess FaithRom. 10:10 Be BaptizedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Faithful Until DeathRev. 2:10