Why Attend Every Service? Title Slide: “Why Attend Every Service?” (Heb.10:24) Hebrews 10:24

Why Attend Every Service? The Divine Will For Unity - Introduction Why Attend Every Service? Introduction: Some Christians attend every service of the church whenever possible. They are present for Bible study on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. They attend both Sunday worship services—morning and evening. Psa.78:24,25—think about, read the passages. Some Christians attend every service of the church whenever possible They are present for Bible study on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. They attend both Sunday morning and evening worship services.

Why Attend Every Service? The Divine Will For Unity - 1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. Introduction Why Attend Every Service? Introduction: Some Christians attend every service of the church whenever possible. 3. When the church has a Gospel meeting, they attend each service. 4. They frequently attend Gospel Meetings at other congregations. Read and think about Num.21:5. Some Christians attend every service of the church whenever possible When the church has a Gospel Meeting, they attend each service. They frequently attend Gospel Meetings at other congregations.

Why Attend Every Service? The Divine Will For Unity - 1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. Introduction Why Attend Every Service? Introduction: Other Christians attend Infrequently. Only once on Sunday, and that sporadically. Do not participate in the Bible studies. Are not Present for most of the services during the local meetings. As for attending a gospel meeting elsewhere…very unlikely. Only once on Sunday, and that sporadically. Do not participate in the Bible studies. Are not present for most services during local meetings. Other Christians Attend Infrequently

Why Attend Every Service? The Divine Will For Unity - 1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. Introduction Why Attend Every Service? Introduction: Some questions to consider… Why the difference? What reasons are given for the difference? Are there real spiritual consequences? Does it really matter to God if we miss? Why should EVERY Christian attend EVERY service possible? In this study, we are seeking for answers to these vital questions… Numbers 21:5 (NKJV) And the people spoke against God and against Moses: "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and our soul loathes this worthless bread." Why the difference? Are there real spiritual consequences? Why should EVERY Christian attend EVERY service possible?

Why Attend Every Service? To Fulfill God’s Commands “Not forsaking Our Assembling…” (Hebrews 10:25) N E G A T I V L y The word forsake. Vine - enkataleipoµ (ejgkataleivpw,(1459), from en, in, and No. 1, denotes (a) to leave behind, among, leave surviving, Rom. 9:29; (b) to forsake, abandon, leave in straits, or helpless. 2 Timothy 4:10 —not leaving behind, leaving in the lurch. While one may not totally abandoned assembling with other Christians by attending only once a week, he has left the work and duties given to all Christians to others thus, neglecting his/her share of responsibility. Why Attend Every Service? To Fulfill God’s Commands : NEGATIVELY—Definition of forsake. (Vines) Rom.8:29. Meaning of 2 Tim.4:10, Demas forsaking Paul. The results of missing---read final box…

Why Attend Every Service? The Divine Will For Unity - 1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. To Fulfill God’s Commands Why Attend Every Service? To Fulfill God’s Commands: POSITIVELY— Consider one another (Heb.10:24). Stir up to love and good works (10:24). Exhorting one another (10:25). Edify one another (Rom.14:19; 15:1-3; Heb.3:12-14) Seek first the kingdom of God (Matt.6:33) P O S I T V E L Y Consider one another (10:24) Stir up love and good works (10:24) Exhorting one another (10:25) Edify one another (Romans 14:19) Seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33)

Why Attend Every Service? The Divine Will For Unity - 1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. To Grow and Develop Spiritually Why Attend Every Service? To Grow and Develop Spiritually: All of Our Services Are Designed for Spiritual Growth… The design of Bible classes (Heb.5:12-14; Titus 2:1-6; Eph.4:11-16). The design of preaching (2 Tim.4:2; Col.1:28). The design of singing (Eph.5:19; Col.3:16). The design of prayer (Acts 2:42, 46,47; 4:24-31) The design of Bible Classes (Hebrews 5:12-14) The design of Preaching (2 Timothy 4:2) The design of Singing (Ephesians 5:19) The design of Prayer (Acts 2:42) All of Our Services Are Designed for Spiritual Growth…

Why Attend Every Service? The Divine Will For Unity - 1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. To Help the Church Function Properly Why Attend Every Service? To Help the Church Function Properly: The Local Church Needs Workers! The church is like a body, needing every individual part to do its share (Eph.4:15,16; 1 Cor.12:12-19). Visiting the sick and the shut-ins, helping the needy, teaching the lost, strengthening the weak, etc. A church is no stronger than the collective strength of its members. Do you want the church to grow? What are you doing to be sure we achieve this goal? The church is like a body, needing every individual part to do its share. (Ephesians 4:15,16) Visiting the sick and the shut-ins, helping the needy, teaching the lost, strengthening the weak… A church is no stronger than the collective strength of its members. Do you want the church to grow? The Local Church Needs Workers

Why Attend Every Service? The Divine Will For Unity - 1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. To Provide a Good Example and Influence Why Attend Every Service? To provide a good example and influence: The Local Church Needs Workers! The church is like a body, needing every individual part to do its share (Eph.4:15,16; 1 Cor.12:12-19). Visiting the sick and the shut-ins, helping the needy, teaching the lost, strengthening the weak, etc. A church is no stronger than the collective strength of its members. To provide a Good Example and Influence in the community! What are you doing to be sure we achieve this goal? The church is like a body, needing every individual part to do its share (1 Corinthians 12:22-25) Visiting the sick and the shut-ins, helping the needy, teaching the lost, strengthening the weak… A church is no stronger than the collective strength of its members. To provide a good example and influence in the community! To Provide a Good Example and Influence

Do All Things Without Murmuring The Divine Will For Unity - 1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. Do All Things Without Murmuring! Those Who Murmur Manifest: A Lack of true faith. (Numb.14:2-4; Heb.3:16-19; 1 Cor.10:10). Quote from Psalm 106:24, 25 (actual account of Numbers 14). Israel was at the border of the Land Of Promise—they could just go in, trust God, and take the land. They did not believe God’s words! A Lack of True Faith (Numbers 14:2-4; Hebrews 3:16-19; 1Corinthians 10:10) “Then they despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His word, but complained in their tents, and did not heed the voice of the LORD.” Psalm 106:24,25 Those Who Murmur Manifest:

Do All Things Without Murmuring The Divine Will For Unity - 1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. Conclusion Do All Things Without Murmurings! Conclusion— Those Who Murmur Manifest: A Lack of true faith. A lack of gratitude. A lack of joy. A lack of sense of responsibility. What are the results of “DOING ALL THINGS without murmuring?” (Heb.13:15,16) A lack of faith A lack of gratitude A lack of joy A lack of sense of responsibility What is the result of “DOING ALL THINGS without murmuring?” (Hebrews 13:15,16) Those Who Murmur Manifest:

Why Attend Every Service? Summary Slide: “Why Attend Every Service?” (Heb.10:24)—Invitation… Hebrews 10:24