what am i supposed to get out of worship? “oh come let us worship…” – psalm 95:6
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What Am ISupposed to Get Out of
Worship?
“Oh come let us worship…” – Psalm 95:6
Expectations• What do we expect from a movie, a
concert, a ball game?
• What do we expect from a restaurant?
• What do we expect from schools or businesses?
• What do we expect from worship?
Expectations• Many do not know what they want from
worship; this leads to complaining; disrupting the worship; attendance problems; etc.
• Proper worship starts with a proper inward attitude (Jn. 4:20-24; Phil. 3:3)
What Do I Get Out of Worship?
• We can learn from Isaiah what we should expect from worship (Isaiah 6:1-8)…
– Reverence
– Remorse
– Rejoicing
– Responsibility
What Do I Get Out of Worship?
• Isaiah 6:1-5: a sense of reverence, respect and awe (1 Chron. 16:28-29; Psa. 29:2; 95:6; “bow” and “worship” are found together several times in scripture)
– We live in an age where reverence is lost (texting, talking, etc.)
– We want others (and God) to “earn” our respect
What Do I Get Out of Worship?
• Isaiah 6:1-5: a sense of fear and trembling (Psa. 5:7; 89:7; 96:9; Isa. 66:2; Heb. 10:30-31; 12:28)
– We do not worship our “good buddy” God
What Do I Get Out of Worship?
• Isaiah 6:5: a sense of remorse for my sin (Isa. 6:5; Psa. 51:17; Lk. 2:37)
– Many today are looking for “celebration” worship (Ex. 32:6)
– Many do “upbeat” things beyond the actual act of worship (preaching +, singing +, the Lord’s supper +)
What Do I Get Out of Worship?
• Isaiah 6:5: a sense of deep humility (Neh. 9:3; Lk. 18:13)
– Arrogance in the presence of God is as inappropriate as a clown at a funeral
What Do I Get Out of Worship?
• Isaiah 6:6-7: a sense of rejoicing and gladness (Psa. 95:1-2; 111:1; 122:1; Lk. 24:52)
– Some will come to worship or leave, angry and upset
What Do I Get Out of Worship?
• Isaiah 6:6-7: a sense of profound gratitude (2 Chron. 7:3; Psa. 100:4; 138:2)
– Many forget that we worship a God of love, mercy, grace, and forgiveness
What Do I Get Out of Worship?
• Isaiah 6:8: a sense of responsibility and deep determination to do right and leave changed (Jas. 1:21-22)
– Some will leave unchanged; the same today as they were this time last year; not growing or maturing; not volunteering for more
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