God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth “ God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit.

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God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth “ God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24

Definition of Worship Proskuneo Proskuneo - 59 times “to kiss the hand to one,... “to do homage” = honor “obeisance” = respect “to express respect”

Definition of Worship Sebomai Sebomai - 10 times “To reverence, hold in awe” Latreuo Latreuo - 21 times “Perform sacred services “to worship God..

Definition of Worship English word Worship “Worth” - “Ship” Worship / honor that which we believe to be worth more or superior to ourselves.

1. Sincere 2. True 3. God “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”

Based on God’s revelation “By faith Abraham …offered up Isaac” Heb. 11:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Rom. 10:17

God is object of worship Ex. 20:3,4 – no other gods Matt. 4:10 “You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve” Deut. 6:13

“But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Matt. 15:9

Abihu “And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.” Lev.10:1

devoured “ And there went out fire from the LORD, and devoured them, and they died before the LORD. Lev.10:2

Men today suggest we change our worship.... Appeal to baby boomers Make it more appealing Traditional - Contemporary So it will not be BORING

Drama Concerts Wrestling Dancing

Jokes Singing Groups Sensational No invitation

That is “vain” worship If I love God then I want to obey him. Worship is not entertainment

True Worshipers Worship as God directs Not to be entertained It is not boring

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth “ God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24

Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Morning Dec. 28, 2008