God did not try to trick us with the Bible▪Revealed in human terms▪Understand what is written, Eph. 3:3, 4▪Understand God’s will, Eph. 5:17

Many patterns in the New Testament▪Plan of salvation

∙Matt. 28:19, 20; Mk. 16:16; Lk. 24:46, 47∙Acts 2:38; 3:19; 8:12, 13, 36-38∙Acts 9:18; 22:16∙Acts 10:38, 48; 18:8

Many patterns in the New Testament▪Worship not left to man’s will

In harmony with God’s word,Titus 2:1; 2 Tim. 4:2; 1 Tim. 1:3

Teaching to be examined,Acts 17:11; 1 Cor. 4:6; Acts 20:29-32

Truth accepted & applied,Phil. 4:8, 9; 2 Thes. 2:15

Authorized to study at all times,Acts 19:8, 9

Give thanks & praise to God,Phil. 4:6; Acts 4:24

▪Thanks for ability to assemble▪Thanks for hearing our prayers▪Praise for His power▪Praise for His wisdom

We may pray for ourselves,Acts 4:24-31

▪Quote scripture▪Boldness & faith▪Wisdom & judgment▪Protection

Praying for others benefits them & us,Acts 13:1-3; 14:23; Phil. 1:19; 3 Jn. 2

▪Spiritual strength▪Repentance & restoration▪Health▪Material blessings

Musical worship is a cappella,Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16

▪Edify saints▪Teach all▪Praise God

Singing important part of worship▪Not time to settle down▪Not time to run out during invitation▪Sing from heart▪Form not overemphasized – attention▪Need zeal in our singing

Give as we have prospered,1 Cor. 16:2

Giving must be willfully,2 Cor. 8:1-5

Must give bountifully & cheerfully,2 Cor. 9:6, 7

It is a sacrifice to the LordPart of worship, not just done in worship,Phil. 4:18

Authorized only on Sunday,1 Cor. 16:1, 2

▪Cannot do any other day without sin▪Done in the assembly…▪…Not before or after

Two elements in the Lord’s Supper,Matt. 26:17, 26-29

▪Unleavened bread▪Fruit of the vine (grape juice)

Must be observed properly,1 Cor. 11:20-22

▪Memorial supper, 1 Cor. 11:23-26▪Worthy manner, 1 Cor. 11:27-29

Tied to the first day of the week,Acts 20:7

▪Any other day is sinful▪Must be done in the assembly…▪…not before or after

The Worship of the Church on Sunday Consists of All Five Elements

▪Study▪Prayer▪Singing▪Giving▪The Lord’s Supper

Many patterns in the New Testament▪Worship not left to man’s will

God did not try to trick us with the Bible▪Revealed in human terms▪Understand what is written, Eph. 3:3, 4▪Understand God’s will, Eph. 5:17

Many patterns in the New Testament▪Plan of salvation

∙Matt. 28:19, 20; Mk. 16:16; Lk. 24:46, 47∙Acts 2:38; 3:19; 8:12, 13, 36-38∙Acts 9:18; 22:16∙Acts 10:38, 48; 18:8