1. PRAISING GOD ACTS 2:47

2. A Sacrifice of Praise We are priests 1 Peter 2:5-6 Our sacrifices must be acceptable to God We must approach Him with recognition of His holiness Leviticus 10:1-3 Exclusive object of worship Exclusive author of worship Our praise is a sacrifice Hebrews 13:15 We must offer praise in an acceptable manner Worship must reflect spiritual reality Heb. 8:1-6

3. Old Covenant Sacrifice of Praise Physical pattern of spiritual reality to come Commanded by the Lord thru David, Gad, & Nathan 2 Chron. 29:25 Levites played instruments v.25,26 in the temple v.25 When the burnt offering burned v.27-28 Levites sang inspired words of David & Asaph v.30 Sang with gladness v.30 First consecrated v.34

4. New Covenant Sacrifice of Praise Must demonstrate present spiritual reality Commanded by the Lord thru apostles & prophets Heb. 1:1, 2:3-4, 13:15, Eph. 3:5 In the spiritual house of God 1 Pet. 2:5-6 All Christians are the spiritual priesthood v.5 Spiritual sacrifices v.6 Praise is the sacrifice Heb. 13:15 Sing hymns, psalms, spiritual songs Eph. 5:19 Heart is God’s instrument for praise v.19, 2:10 Sing with joy v.18-20, James 5:13, Col. 3:16

5. New Covenant Sacrifice of Praise Do not return to old covenant Gal. 5:1-4 Animal sacrifices, incense, instruments, temple Things authorized in the old covenant my not be authorized in the new covenant word of Christ Whatever we do must be in the word of Christ Col. 3:16-17 Obedience Rm 12:1, prayers Rv 5:8, singing with the heart Eph. 5:19, the assembly Hb 2:12 Must be sanctified Hb 9:13-14, 10:10,29,22