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Four Imperatives of Worship. FOUR IMPERATIVES OF WORSHIP. 1. Exalt His Name. Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless His name. Psalm 96:1-2a (NASB). FOUR IMPERATIVES OF WORSHIP. 2. Extend His Kingdom.
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Four Imperatives of Worship
FOUR IMPERATIVES OF WORSHIP 1. Exalt His Name
Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless His name. Psalm 96:1-2a (NASB)
FOUR IMPERATIVES OF WORSHIP 2. Extend His Kingdom
Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. Psalm 96:2b-3 (NASB)
FOUR IMPERATIVES OF WORSHIP 3. Express His Greatness
4 For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised;He is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the Lord made the heavens. 6 Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Psalm 96:4-9 (NASB)
7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory of His name; Bring an offering and come into His courts. 9 Worship the Lord in holy attire; Tremble before Him, all the earth. Psalm 96:4-9 (NASB)
3 Unique Offerings 1. Our bodies (Romans 12:1) 2. Songs and hymns (Hebrews 13:5) 3. Our resources (Malachi 3:8)
7 "The people whom I formed for Myself will declare My praise.” Worship is both an obligation and a privilege. Isaiah 43:21 (NASB)
FOUR IMPERATIVES OF WORSHIP 4. Expect His Coming
10 Say among the nations, “ The Lord reigns; Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.” 11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; Let the sea roar, and all it contains; Psalm 96:10-13 (NASB)
12 Let the field exult, and all that is in it. all the trees of the forest will sing for joy. 13 Before the Lord, for He is coming, For He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness. Psalm 96:10-13 (NASB)
ACTION STEPS 1. Read a psalm a day. 2. Listen to worship music every day. 3. Pray for 5 people every day. 4. Prepare for Jesus' return.
How Are We To Worship? 1. With reverence and awe. Hebrews 12:28-29 2. With gladness and praise Psalm 100:1-4 3. In spirit and in truth John 4:23-24