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But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."

Rendering respect, veneration and homage to God  An emotion, or a thought of the mind.  Worship is internal  But external actions accompany worship

Directed Towards God Father Matt. 6:9 “Our Father which art in heaven” Pray Through or in Jesus Name Eph. 5:20 "Giving thanks always for all things to God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Col. 3:17 "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him."

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Matt. 6:7-8 “And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.” Must Be in Harmony with God’s Will 1 Jn. 5:14 “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us”

Assemblies Must Be Lead By Men “I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” 1 Tim. 2:8 “And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.” 1 Tim. 2:12 Prayer is an important part of our Worship !

Sacrifices were gifts Num. 18:8 - offerings were called gifts Matt. 2:11 - worshipped - presented gifts “And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”

1 Cor. 16:1-2 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so you do. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. Command - not an option

Rom. 15:15-16 “minister of Jesus Christ”  The Word of God - 2 Tim. 3:16-17  Men only can be public teachers - 1 Tim. 2:12  Faithful men - 2 Tim. 2:2  “able” to teach others - 2 Tim. 2:2

 “Lord’s table” “Breaking of bread” “Communion”  Unleavened Bread and Fruit of the Vine  On the First day of the week – Acts 20:7  “In remembrance of Me” – 1 Cor. 11:24

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” Eph. 5:19

1. SINGING IN WORSHIP IS COMMANDED IN THE N.T. These scripturesCommand that weWhich the voiceBut the instrument 1 Cor. 14:15 Sing with the heartCan doCannot do 1 Cor. 14:15 Sing with understanding Can doCannot do Eph. 5:19 Speak in songCan doCannot do Eph. 5:19 Make melody in Heart Can doCannot do Col. 3:16 Teach and admonishCan doCannot do

2. NO AUTHORITY FOR INSTRUMENTS IN WORSHIP “True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." Jn. 4:23-24

Many people attend church services looking to be entertained …

True Worshippers  Worship God - The right object  Worship in Spirit - The right attitude  Worship in Truth - The right pattern

Avoid the extremes of…. Legalism or Liberalism Bind items which are matters of expediency Allow things not authorized in Bible

GOD’S SIMPLE PLAN FOR SALVATION hear believe repent confess baptism ACTS 3:22 JN. 8:24 LK. 13:3 JN. 12:42 Acts 2:38 Rev. 2:10