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Part 3. The Elements of Worship. What worship attitudes were expressed in Luke 7:36-50. Brokenness Humility Love Giving. Jesus’ Response: Forgiveness Faith Salvation Peace. What attitudes are expressed by worshippers in worship?. Adoration Gratitude Repentance Neediness
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Part 3 The Elements of Worship
What worship attitudes were expressed in Luke 7:36-50 • Brokenness • Humility • Love • Giving • Jesus’ Response: • Forgiveness • Faith • Salvation • Peace
What attitudes are expressed by worshippers in worship? • Adoration • Gratitude • Repentance • Neediness • Submission • Commitment
What elements can express each of these attitudes? • Adoration • Gratitude • Repentance • Neediness • Submission • Commitment • Praise • Thanksgiving • Confession • Dependence • Surrender • Obedience
Basin Altar
Incense Altar Lampstand Table
Worship Elements In the New Testament Church 1 Corinthians 14:26 Participation: “everyone has a…” Elements: “hymn, a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation” Purpose: “all of these must be done for the strengthening of the body”
Worship Elements In the New Testament Church • Scripture Readings • Instructing, Preaching, Edifying • Hymns, Psalms, Spiritual Songs • Prayer • Responses: Amen, Maranatha • Offering • Physical Actions: Hands; Kiss
Worship Elements In the New Testament Church • Physical Prostration • Breaking of Bread • Exhortation and Encouragement • Open Confession: Sin; Faith • Dedication and Commitment • Benedictions and Doxologies
Worship Elements In the New Testament Church • Prophecy, Revelation • Tongues and Interpretation • Healing
Worship Elements In the Early Church Clements Letter to Corinth (96 AD) • Read, revere the Word of God • Repent and confess sins • Show humility before God's majesty • Proclaim the Word of God • Acknowledge the Holy Spirit • Give offerings to support workers • Prayer
Worship Elements In the Early Church Justin Martyr's Apology (140 AD) • Reading and Proclamation • Congregational Prayer • The Lord's Supper • Prayer and Thanksgiving • The Amen • Offering
Worship Elements Through the Ages • 3rd Century: Ritualism, Rigid • Middle Ages: Mystery, Pagan • Reformation: Free form • Preaching • Active participation • Singing of hymns • Ordinances: Baptism/Communion
Worship Elements Today • Music and Singing • Prayer • Scripture • Baptism and the Lord's Supper • Call to Worship • Offering of Gifts • Affirmation of Faith
Worship Elements Today • Receiving New Members • Congregational Responses • Miscellaneous Period • Symbols • Silence • Actions