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Wed. Jun 3, 2026 - When You Come Together - Introduction
When You Come Together - Introduction
- Focus of This Book“This book uses the word WORSHIP with primary reference to the weekly congregational gathering of Christians for the purpose of expressing devotion to God, encouragement of each other, and the shaping of the Christian community.”Question #1Why is true worship important?Answer: John 4:23
John 4:23 ESV But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.True or FalseIt is important to understand what we do in worship and why we do it.AnswerTRUEQuestion #2Do we need to know why we do NOT do certain things as well as the reason we don’t do them? Why?AnswerThe object of our worship is God and we must always seek to do what is pleasing to Him. To do otherwise is to dishonor GodMatthew 15:9 ESV in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.Question #3How does our worship improve our vision of God?AnswerBy focusing on the intent of worship, believers can achieve a more truthful vision that allows them to see God's world.Question #4Name some challenges Christian face when it comes to proper biblical worship?AnswerBiblical ignorance.A focus on pleasing and entertaining self and not honoring God.The attraction of the latest "popular” fads in worship.Poor leadership (from the preacher and/or elders).Question #5Why is it important for worship to keep us rooted in the past?AnswerBy rooting our worship in this biblical past—especially through weekly communion and a cappella singing—we ensure our modern assemblies remain unified with the historical and biblical body of Christ rather than drifting with shifting cultural trends. Matthew 15:9NIV2011
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