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Worship: An Action or An Emotion. John 4:23-24. Remember What Worship Is?. The main Hebrew word: Shacah – to bow down in obedient reverence The main Greek Word: Proskuneo – to bow down and kiss the hand of. The Old English: Derived from the word worth-ship.
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Worship: An Action or An Emotion John 4:23-24
Remember What Worship Is? • The main Hebrew word: • Shacah – to bow down in obedient reverence • The main Greek Word: • Proskuneo – to bow down and kiss the hand of • The Old English: • Derived from the word worth-ship. • Meaning to denote worthiness to the one receiving the honor or devotion.
Does Worship Involve Actions? Can you show respect, homage and reverence without actions? • God Has Given His Children Actions: • Singing (Ephesians 5:19) • Praying (1 Timothy 2:8) • Teaching (Acts 20:7) • Lord’s Supper (1 Corinthians 11:17-34) • Collection (1 Corinthians 16:1-2)
Does Worship Involve Emotions? Can you show respect, homage and reverence without emotions? • How Do Emotions Affect Worship? • Worship involves your mind. • Are emotions involved in singing? (1 Corinthians 14:15) • Matthew 15:8-9
Where Do We Find Balance? Can you show respect, homage and reverence without actions? • Worship is a blend of actions and emotions: • Did Nadab and Abihu have a bad attitude. (Leviticus 10:1,2) • Was it possible to express emotions in Ethiopia? (Acts 8:27) • Did Cain sacrifice with a wrong attitude or actions? (Genesis 4:3-5)
Finding the Balance Your mental focus must be God and your actions must be God’s directions. • Personal Time: • Is your worship just actions? • Is your worship just emotions?