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2. Romans 12: 1,2 NRSV I appeal to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual act of worship. I appeal to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual act of worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may be able to discern what is the will of God − what is good and acceptable and perfect. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may be able to discern what is the will of God − what is good and acceptable and perfect. I appeal to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual act of worship. I appeal to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual act of worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may be able to discern what is the will of God − what is good and acceptable and perfect. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may be able to discern what is the will of God − what is good and acceptable and perfect.

3. Romans 12: 1,2 NRSV I a__ to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by __________________, to present your _____, as a ____ ____, holy and ____to God, which is your ________________________. I a__ to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by __________________, to present your _____, as a ____ ____, holy and ____to God, which is your ________________________. Do not be __________________, but be____ by the ____________,so that you may be able to discern w___ i_ Do not be __________________, but be____ by the ____________,so that you may be able to discern w___ i_ t_ w__ of G__, what is good and ____ and ____. t_ w__ of G__, what is good and ____ and ____. I a__ to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by __________________, to present your _____, as a ____ ____, holy and ____to God, which is your ________________________. I a__ to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by __________________, to present your _____, as a ____ ____, holy and ____to God, which is your ________________________. Do not be __________________, but be____ by the ____________,so that you may be able to discern w___ i_ Do not be __________________, but be____ by the ____________,so that you may be able to discern w___ i_ t_ w__ of G__, what is good and ____ and ____. t_ w__ of G__, what is good and ____ and ____.

4. Romans 12: 1,2 NRSV I appeal to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual act of worship. I appeal to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual act of worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may be able to discern what is the will of God − what is good and acceptable and perfect. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may be able to discern what is the will of God − what is good and acceptable and perfect. I appeal to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual act of worship. I appeal to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual act of worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may be able to discern what is the will of God − what is good and acceptable and perfect. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may be able to discern what is the will of God − what is good and acceptable and perfect.

5. 5 The Ultimate Worship Leader from chapter 10 of The New Worship ©2010 Dr. Barry Liesch Biola University La Mirada California from chapter 10 of The New Worship ©2010 Dr. Barry Liesch Biola University La Mirada California

6. 6 Book of Hebrews & Worship Highly theological! Highly eschatological! End times worship! A fast forward orientation Highly theological! Highly eschatological! End times worship! A fast forward orientation

7. 7 dedicated to inspiring response Leader dedicated to inspiring response Worship leader God Congregation Worship leader God How can I engage them so they don’t get bored? Will the response be whole-hearted, active, rich? How can I encourage heart-felt emotion? Am I being a good leader? I feel like it all depends on me!

8. 8 tired tired nervous nervous rushed/harried rushed/harried responsible for planning responsible for planning responsible for participation responsible for participation Dedicated leaders feel totally: Worshipers Leader dedicated to inspiring response

9. 9 Worship issues? Is worship dependent on us?

10. 10 Worship issues? Is worship dependent on us? Is the movement toward God ours? Is worship dependent on us? Is the movement toward God ours?

11. 11 Worship issues? Is worship dependent on us? Is the movement toward God ours? Is Christ's role in worship completed or continuing? Is worship dependent on us? Is the movement toward God ours? Is Christ's role in worship completed or continuing?

12. 12 Worship issues? Is worship dependent on us? Is the movement toward God ours? Is Christ's role in worship completed or continuing? In what sense is Christ our worship leader? Is worship dependent on us? Is the movement toward God ours? Is Christ's role in worship completed or continuing? In what sense is Christ our worship leader?

13. 13 Worship issues? Is dependent on us? Is worship dependent on us? Is the movement toward God ours? Is Christ's role in worship completed or continuing? In what sense is Christ our worship leader? Is dependent on us? Is worship dependent on us? Is the movement toward God ours? Is Christ's role in worship completed or continuing? In what sense is Christ our worship leader? A clear understanding of Hebrews can transform our concept of worship!

14. 14 Jesus Christ our worship Leader A paradigm shift?

15. 15 The Starting Point of Worship We’re inclined to think of worship as our response, our decision to worship We can undercut grace this way! We can undercut grace thinking this way! Christ performs the crucial Godward movement rises from the dead enters into the Holy of Holies represents us before the Father intercedes (petitions) for us draws us into the life of God Think top down rather than bottom up Christ is the true agent of worship We’re inclined to think of worship as our response, our decision to worship We can undercut grace this way! We can undercut grace thinking this way! Christ performs the crucial Godward movement rises from the dead enters into the Holy of Holies represents us before the Father intercedes (petitions) for us draws us into the life of God Think top down rather than bottom up Christ is the true agent of worship

16. 16 I’m coming back to the heart of worship… It’s all about you. Matt Redman Matt Redman I’m coming back to the heart of worship… It’s all about you. Matt Redman Matt Redman

17. 17 The Starting Point of Worship Less our experience, our feelings More the work of Christ Thinking this way we’re… Drawn away from a narcissistic preoccupation with self Drawn toward a centeredness in Christ More healthy, more biblical! Less our experience, our feelings More the work of Christ Thinking this way we’re… Drawn away from a narcissistic preoccupation with self Drawn toward a centeredness in Christ More healthy, more biblical!

18. 18 Christ is the Ultimate Worship Leader Our Leader Our High Priest (Priesthood obsolete?) Our Representative As Worship leaders we too… Are representatives to our people Lead in public prayer--help the people pray Select the words the people sing Lead people into a meeting with God Our Leader Our High Priest (Priesthood obsolete?) Our Representative As Worship leaders we too… Are representatives to our people Lead in public prayer--help the people pray Select the words the people sing Lead people into a meeting with God

19. 19 Jesus Christ – offers worship to God Offered Himself to God Offered Himself to God

20. 20 Jesus Christ – offers worship to God The lamb leads the worship in heaven Offered Himself to God Offered Himself to God

21. 21 Jesus Christ – offers worship to God Presents us to God The lamb leads the worship in heaven Offered Himself to God Offered Himself to God

22. 22 Receiver of worship Receiver Jesus Christ Divine Nature Remains forever fully God Upholds Universe Omniscient Forgives sins

23. 23 Receiver of worship Receiver Jesus Christ

24. 24 Receiver of worship Receiver Offerer Offerer of worship Jesus Christ Human Nature is permanently united to divine nature Remains forever fully man Appears to Stephen, Paul John the Apostle Eats, drinks Divine Nature Remains forever fully God Upholds Universe Omniscient Forgives sins

25. 25 Receiver of worship Receiver as our Lord and Offerer Offerer of worship Jesus Christ our worship Leader as our Priest

26. 26 In what ways? Jesus Christ our worship Leader Hebrews suggests 4 ways…

27. 27 Our Forerunner [Pioneer, Scout] In what ways is Christ our worship leader? Our Forerunner [Pioneer, Scout] I am going to prepare a place for you… How can we know the way? I am the way… John 14 I am going to prepare a place for you… How can we know the way? I am the way… John 14 Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us having become a high priest forever Hebrews 6:20

28. 28 Our way into the holy of holies In what ways is Christ our worship leader? Our way into the holy of holies

29. 29 Our way into the holy of holies In what ways is Christ our worship leader? Our way into the holy of holies the mediator of a new covenant Heb 9:15 making atonement for…the people Heb 2:18

30. 30 Our way into the holy of holies In what ways is Christ our worship leader? Our way into the holy of holies the mediator of a new covenant Heb 9:15 making atonement for…the people Heb 2:18 entered …by his own blood Heb 9:12 entered on our behalf Heb 6:20 entered heaven to appear for us Heb 9:14

31. 31 Our way into the holy of holies In what ways is Christ our worship leader? Our way into the holy of holies His mission: to bring us into the Holy of Holies His mission: to bring us into the Holy of Holies the mediator of a new covenant Heb 9:15 making atonement for…the people Heb 2:18 entered …by his own blood Heb 9:12 entered on our behalf Heb 6:20 entered heaven to appear for us Heb 9:14

32. 32 = one who leads (NJB) = the leader and source of faith (NAB) = initial, primary, chief leader (Buchanan) = brought faith to complete expression (Lane) = model for imitation (Lane) Our author and perfector of Faith In what ways is Christ our worship leader? Our author and perfector of Faith Author (Leader) Perfector Let us run with endurance the race set before us, the author and perfector fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of faith who… sat down at the right hand of the throne of God Heb 12:2 Let us run with endurance the race set before us, the author and perfector fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of faith who… sat down at the right hand of the throne of God Heb 12:2

33. 33 Our Basis of Confidence In what ways is Christ our worship leader? Our Basis of Confidence

34. 34 Our Basis of Confidence In what ways is Christ our worship leader? Our Basis of Confidence Therefore brothers, since we have confidence to enter the most holy place by the blood of Jesus …let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith Heb 10:19, 22 Heb 10:19, 22 Therefore brothers, since we have confidence to enter the most holy place by the blood of Jesus …let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith Heb 10:19, 22 Heb 10:19, 22

35. 35 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Roles as Worship Leader

36. 36 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 1. Interceding Christ intercedes for us I pray for them…protect them John 17:9 He ever lives to intercede for them Heb 7:25 Christ intercedes for us I pray for them…protect them John 17:9 He ever lives to intercede for them Heb 7:25 Worship leaders intercede for the flock Application:

37. 37 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 1. Interceding Christ intercedes for us I pray for them…protect them John 17:9 He ever lives to intercede for them Heb 7:25 Christ intercedes for us I pray for them…protect them John 17:9 He ever lives to intercede for them Heb 7:25 Worship leaders intercede for the flock Application:

38. 38 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 2. Protecting Christ protects his church among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around this chest… In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword Rev 1:13, 16, 20 Rev 1:13, 16, 20 Christ protects his church among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around this chest… In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword Rev 1:13, 16, 20 Rev 1:13, 16, 20Application: Worship leaders arm the flock

39. 39 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 2. Protecting Christ protects his church among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around this chest… In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword Rev 1:13, 16, 20 Rev 1:13, 16, 20 Christ protects his church among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around this chest… In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword Rev 1:13, 16, 20 Rev 1:13, 16, 20Application: Worship leaders arm the flock

40. 40 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 3. Conducting

41. 41 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 3. Conducting Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22]

42. 42 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 3. Conducting Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] A song praising the Father for His resurrection Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] A song praising the Father for His resurrection

43. 43 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 3. Conducting Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] A song praising the Father for His resurrection Why have you forsaken Me? Psalm 22 Psalm 22 Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] A song praising the Father for His resurrection Why have you forsaken Me? Psalm 22 Psalm 22

44. 44 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 3. Conducting Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] A song praising the Father for His resurrection Why have you forsaken Me? They have pierced my hands and feet Psalm 22 Psalm 22 Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] A song praising the Father for His resurrection Why have you forsaken Me? They have pierced my hands and feet Psalm 22 Psalm 22

45. 45 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 3. Conducting Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] A song praising the Father for His resurrection Why have you forsaken Me? They have pierced my hands and feet O my Strength, come quickly to help me Psalm 22 Psalm 22 Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] A song praising the Father for His resurrection Why have you forsaken Me? They have pierced my hands and feet O my Strength, come quickly to help me Psalm 22 Psalm 22

46. 46 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 3. Conducting Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] A song praising the Father for His resurrection Why have you forsaken Me? They have pierced my hands and feet O my Strength, come quickly to help me All the families of the earth will bow down Future generations…will proclaim his righteousness Psalm 22 Psalm 22 Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] A song praising the Father for His resurrection Why have you forsaken Me? They have pierced my hands and feet O my Strength, come quickly to help me All the families of the earth will bow down Future generations…will proclaim his righteousness Psalm 22 Psalm 22

47. 47 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 3. Conducting Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] The singing priest leads the redeemed communityLane Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] The singing priest leads the redeemed communityLane

48. 48 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 3. Conducting Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] The singing priest leads the redeemed communityLane Christ is the chief conductor of our hymnsCalvin Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] The singing priest leads the redeemed communityLane Christ is the chief conductor of our hymnsCalvin

49. 49 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 3. Conducting Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] The singing priest leads the redeemed communityLane Christ is the chief conductor of our hymnsCalvin Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] The singing priest leads the redeemed communityLane Christ is the chief conductor of our hymnsCalvinApplication: Christ is the ultimate worship leader

50. 50 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 3. Conducting Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] The singing priest leads the redeemed communityLane Christ is the chief conductor of our hymnsCalvin Christ sings public praises to God Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers I will declare your name [God] to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] Heb 2:11,12 [Ps 22:22] The singing priest leads the redeemed communityLane Christ is the chief conductor of our hymnsCalvinApplication: Christ is the ultimate worship leader

51. 51 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 4. Leading Christ takes the scroll from the hand of God Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne “You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals because you were slain and with your blood you purchased men for God…” Rev 5:1-9 Rev 5:1-9 Christ takes the scroll from the hand of God Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne “You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals because you were slain and with your blood you purchased men for God…” Rev 5:1-9 Rev 5:1-9Application: Christ leads the worship ceremonies

52. 52 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader 4. Leading Christ takes the scroll from the hand of God Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne “You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals because you were slain and with your blood you purchased men for God…” Rev 5:1-9 Rev 5:1-9 Christ takes the scroll from the hand of God Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne “You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals because you were slain and with your blood you purchased men for God…” Rev 5:1-9 Rev 5:1-9Application: Christ leads the worship ceremonies

53. 53 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader Ministering Interceding Protecting Conducting Leading

54. 54 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader Ministering Interceding Protecting Conducting Leading Minister Minister Leitourgos = one who serves

55. 55 Continuing Continuing Continuing Christ’s Continuing Role as Worship Leader Ministering Christ serves in the heavenly sanctuary We have such a high priest… a minister in the sanctuary Heb 8:1, 2 Christ serves in the heavenly sanctuary We have such a high priest… a minister in the sanctuary Heb 8:1, 2 Interceding Protecting Conducting Leading = Minister Minister Leitourgos one who serves

56. 56 Continuing Continuing Continuing Discussion Questions: Interceding Protecting Conducting Leading = Minister Minister

57. 57 Continuing Continuing Continuing Discussion Questions: Can there be a partnership with Christ when a worship leader ministers in each role? How do we experience this? Can there be a partnership with Christ when a worship leader ministers in each role? How do we experience this? Interceding Protecting Conducting Leading = Minister Minister

58. 58 How can we help people understand? Christ has a continuing role Dramatic announcement Guided prayer Creative reflection Service topic Jesus Christ is our worship leader …a continuing role as worship leader

59. 59 1 Dramatic announcement

60. 60 1 Dramatic announcement I have an announcement to make: I am not your worship leader! I am not your worship leader! You may see me directing with my hands, You may see me directing with my hands, but I am not your worship leader but I am not your worship leader I have an announcement to make: I am not your worship leader! I am not your worship leader! You may see me directing with my hands, You may see me directing with my hands, but I am not your worship leader but I am not your worship leader

61. 61 1 Dramatic announcement I have an announcement to make: I am not your worship leader! You may see me directing with my hands, but I am not your worship leader Our true worship leader cannot be seen He is here, but invisible to our eyes He rose from the dead, ascended into heaven to represent us before the Father I have an announcement to make: I am not your worship leader! You may see me directing with my hands, but I am not your worship leader Our true worship leader cannot be seen He is here, but invisible to our eyes He rose from the dead, ascended into heaven to represent us before the Father

62. 62 1 Dramatic announcement I have an announcement to make: I am not your worship leader! You may see me directing with my hands, but I am not your worship leader Our true worship leader cannot be seen He is here, but invisible to our eyes He rose from the dead, ascended into heaven to represent us before the Father Apart from Jesus Christ there would be no Christian worship I have an announcement to make: I am not your worship leader! You may see me directing with my hands, but I am not your worship leader Our true worship leader cannot be seen He is here, but invisible to our eyes He rose from the dead, ascended into heaven to represent us before the Father Apart from Jesus Christ there would be no Christian worship

63. 63 2 Guided prayer

64. 64 2 Guided prayer Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the fatherJesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father

65. 65 2 Guided prayer Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father pauseJesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father pause

66. 66 2 Guided prayer Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father pause Imagine yourself entering the holy of holies with him now pauseJesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father pause Imagine yourself entering the holy of holies with him now pause

67. 67 2 Guided prayer Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father pause Imagine yourself entering the holy of holies with him now pause Thank God for the reality of his presence pause Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father pause Imagine yourself entering the holy of holies with him now pause Thank God for the reality of his presence pause

68. 68 2 Guided prayer Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father pause Imagine yourself entering the holy of holies with him now pause Thank God for the reality of his presence pause Offer a summarizing prayer Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father pause Imagine yourself entering the holy of holies with him now pause Thank God for the reality of his presence pause Offer a summarizing prayer

69. 69 2b Guided prayer with scriptures Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father pause Imagine yourself entering the holy of holies with him now pause Thank God for the reality of his presence pause Offer a summarizing prayer Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father pause Imagine yourself entering the holy of holies with him now pause Thank God for the reality of his presence pause Offer a summarizing prayer

70. 70 2b Guided prayer with scriptures Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father pause Imagine yourself entering the holy of holies with him now pause Thank God for the reality of his presence pause Offer a summarizing prayer Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father pause Imagine yourself entering the holy of holies with him now pause Thank God for the reality of his presence pause Offer a summarizing prayer – read Hebrews 5:1 – read Hebrews 10:22a – read Hebrews 12:2

71. 71 Christ, our worship leader

72. 72 Christ, our worship leader Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father Jesus the leader of our worship the leader of our worship has entered into the holy of holies has entered into the holy of holies to represent us before the father to represent us before the father Thank Jesus for representing us before the Father

73. 73 Christ, our worship leader Imagine entering the holy of holies with Him now Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God. Hebrews 5:1 Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God. Hebrews 5:1

74. 74 Christ, our worship leader Thank God for the reality of his presence Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith Hebrews 10:22a Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith Hebrews 10:22a

75. 75 Christ, our ultimate worship leader Offer a summarizing prayer Let us fix our eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith Hebrews 12:2

76. 76 3 Creative reflection

77. 77 3 Creative reflection Imagine being in heaven in the midst of the assembly Imagine being in heaven in the midst of the assembly

78. 78 3 Creative reflection Imagine being in heaven in the midst of the assembly …hear Jesus singing praise to God …hear Jesus singing praise to God pause Imagine being in heaven in the midst of the assembly …hear Jesus singing praise to God …hear Jesus singing praise to God pause

79. 79 3 Creative reflection Imagine being in heaven in the midst of the assembly …hear Jesus singing praise to God pause Now let us sing the contemporary hymn Jesus is King Imagine being in heaven in the midst of the assembly …hear Jesus singing praise to God pause Now let us sing the contemporary hymn Jesus is King

80. Jesus is King and I will extol Him, Give Him the glory, and honor his name He reigns on high, enthroned in the heavens, Word of the Father, exalted for us Jesus is King and I will extol Him, Give Him the glory, and honor his name He reigns on high, enthroned in the heavens, Word of the Father, exalted for us

81. Jesus is King Jesus is King and I will extol Him, Give Him the glory, and honor his name He reigns on high, enthroned in the heavens, Word of the Father, exalted for us We have a hope that is steadfast and certain, Gone through the curtain and touching the throne We have a Priest Who is there interceding, Pouring His Grace on our lives day by day Jesus is King and I will extol Him, Give Him the glory, and honor his name He reigns on high, enthroned in the heavens, Word of the Father, exalted for us We have a hope that is steadfast and certain, Gone through the curtain and touching the throne We have a Priest Who is there interceding, Pouring His Grace on our lives day by day

82. 82 4 Service topic

83. 83 4 Service topic Sermon topic

84. 84 4 Service topic Sermon topic Worship theme Sermon topic Worship theme

85. 85 4 Service topic Sermon topic Worship theme A total focus on: Sermon topic Worship theme A total focus on: Jesus Christ Our Ultimate Leader

86. 86 Discussion Questions Which application impacted you most? Which application would be most appropriate for your church? Which application impacted you most? Which application would be most appropriate for your church? Dramatic announcement Guided prayer Creative reflection Service topic

87. 87 Jesus Christ: Model Worship Leader

88. 88 What sort of worship leader would Jesus make today? Intercedes for us I pray for them I pray for them He ever lives to intercede for them He ever lives to intercede for them Protects us Out of His mouth came a double edge sword Conducts praise I will declare your name to my brothers Leads us Into the presence of God Let us draw near in full assurance of faith Intercedes for us I pray for them I pray for them He ever lives to intercede for them He ever lives to intercede for them Protects us Out of His mouth came a double edge sword Conducts praise I will declare your name to my brothers Leads us Into the presence of God Let us draw near in full assurance of faith RolesInterceding Protecting Conducting Leading

89. 89 What sort of worship leader would Jesus make today? Personal qualitiesRolesInterceding Protecting Conducting Leading

90. 90 What sort of worship leader would Jesus make today? Deals gently with us Acquainted with our weaknesses Heb 4:15 Merciful high priest Heb 2:17 Personal qualitiesRolesInterceding Protecting Conducting Leading

91. 91 What sort of worship leader would Jesus make today? Deals gently with us Acquainted with our weaknesses Heb 4:15 Merciful high priest Heb 2:17 Wields the Word of God …sharper than any 2 edged sword Heb 4:12 Personal qualitiesRolesInterceding Protecting Conducting Leading

92. 92 What sort of worship leader would Jesus make today? Deals gently with us Acquainted with our weaknesses Heb 4:15 Merciful high priest Heb 2:17 Identifies with us Calls us his "brothers" Heb 2:12 Wields the Word of God …sharper than any 2 edged sword Heb 4:12 Personal qualitiesRolesInterceding Protecting Conducting Leading

93. 93 What sort of worship leader would Jesus make today? Understands us Knows what it means to suffer Heb 5:8 Tempted in every way…as we are Heb 4:15 Deals gently with us Acquainted with our weaknesses Heb 4:15 Merciful high priest Heb 2:17 Identifies with us Calls us his "brothers" Heb 2:12 Wields the Word of God …sharper than any 2 edged sword Heb 4:12 Personal qualitiesRolesInterceding Protecting Conducting Leading

94. 94 What sort of worship leader would Jesus make today? Inspires confidence to draw near Confidence to enter by the blood Heb 10:19 Understands us Knows what it means to suffer Heb 5:8 Tempted in every way…as we are Heb 4:15 Deals gently with us Acquainted with our weaknesses Heb 4:15 Merciful high priest Heb 2:17 Identifies with us Calls us his "brothers" Heb 2:12 Wields the Word of God …sharper than any 2 edged sword Heb 4:12 Personal qualitiesRolesInterceding Protecting Conducting Leading

95. 95 What sort of worship leader would Jesus make today? Question Are these qualities evident in your ministry? Inspires confidence to draw near Confidence to enter by the blood Heb 10:19 Understands us Knows what it means to suffer Heb 5:8 Knows what it means to suffer Heb 5:8 Tempted in every way…as we are Heb 4:15 Tempted in every way…as we are Heb 4:15 Deals gently with us Acquainted with our weaknesses Heb 4:15 Acquainted with our weaknesses Heb 4:15 Merciful high priest Heb 2:17 Merciful high priest Heb 2:17 Identifies with us Calls us his "brothers" Heb 2:12 Calls us his "brothers" Heb 2:12 Wields the Word of God …sharper than any 2 edged sword Heb 4:12 Personal qualities

96. 96 What sort of worship leader would Jesus make today? Question Are these qualities evident in your life? Discussion In what ways can we enhance these qualities in our ministry. Question Are these qualities evident in your life? Discussion In what ways can we enhance these qualities in our ministry. Inspires confidence to draw near Confidence to enter by the blood Heb 10:19 Understands us Knows what it means to suffer Heb 5:8 Tempted in every way…as we are Heb 4:15 Deals gently with us Acquainted with our weaknesses Heb 4:15 Merciful high priest Heb 2:17 Identifies with us Calls us his "brothers" Heb 2:12 Wields the Word of God …sharper than any 2 edged sword Heb 4:12 Personal qualities

97. 97 Worship issues? Is worship dependent on us? Not primarily! Is the movement toward God ours? Not primarily! Is Christ's role in worship completed or continuing? Definitely continuing! What ways is Christ our ultimate worship leader? Our Representative Our Way into the Holy of Holies Our Champion of Faith Our Basis of Confidence Our Continuing Intercessor The Leader of Heaven’s Ceremonies Is worship dependent on us? Not primarily! Is the movement toward God ours? Not primarily! Is Christ's role in worship completed or continuing? Definitely continuing! What ways is Christ our ultimate worship leader? Our Representative Our Way into the Holy of Holies Our Champion of Faith Our Basis of Confidence Our Continuing Intercessor The Leader of Heaven’s Ceremonies

98. 98 Leader dedicated to inspiring response Congregation Worship leader God can I them so they don’t get bored? How can I engage them so they don’t get bored? Will the response be whole-hearted, active, rich? How can I encourage heart-felt emotion? Am I being a good leader? I feel like it all depends on me!

99. 99 Leader dedicated to inspiring response Congregation Worship leader God OR Congregation Christworshiping Worship leader

100. 100 Need more resources? The New Worship (bookstore) chapter 10 (1st half) Free downloads at worshipinfo.com 16 PowerPoint Presentations (including this one) 5 Keyboard books on improvisation Articles, reviews, midi files The New Worship (bookstore) chapter 10 (1st half) Free downloads at worshipinfo.com 16 PowerPoint Presentations (including this one) 5 Keyboard books on improvisation Articles, reviews, midi files