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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Within the church in America, reverence in worship has been declining for decades. This message focuses on the importance of understanding the glory and majesty of God, which restores reverence in worship. The sermon examines selected scriptures that highlight God as the Creator and emphasizes the significance of worshiping Him as our Maker. It also addresses the issue of evolution and the foundational role of the book of Genesis in affirming God's creative work. The sermon concludes by exploring the majesty and glory of God displayed in His creation, leading to a call for reverent worship.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. The Glory and Majesty of God, Part 2Selected Scriptures Reverence in worship within the church in America has been declining for decades Every problem of man is ultimately theological in its foundation A correct understanding of the glory and majesty of God restores reverence in worship

  3. The Glory and Majesty of God, Part 2Selected Scriptures We are here to proclaim God’s word and humbly worship Him - not tickle the ears of people

  4. Review Majesty refers to that which is impressive in beauty, scale or dignity Glory refers to high renown / honor won by notable achievements & what is magnificent or of great beauty God is majestic and glorious in every dimension - as Creator and in all His attributes

  5. Review God’s glory and majesty begin with the fact that He is the Creator - and did it as He said Evolution is contrary to the established laws of physics - use our links to find sites dedicated to this topic The issue of Creation is important because truth itself is important

  6. Review Genesis is foundational with many other Biblical writers affirming it - if it is wrong, they are also wrong This includes Moses, various Psalmists, Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Nehemiah, John, Peter, Paul and Jesus

  7. Worship the Creator God as creator is a common theme in both older hymns and recent spiritual songs for they reflect the Bible Psalm 95 - a call to worship God, our Creator, and a warning of being stubborn Psalm 100 - an invitation to come worship the Lord because He is our maker

  8. Worship the Creator Job records the understanding of the wisdom of the patriarchs Job’s response to horrendous loss of his wealth and children was to fall to the ground and worship God Job maintained his integrity despite his wife’s bad advice and the false accusations of his friends

  9. Worship the Creator Job had a correct understanding of God as his maker which enabled him to have hope and seek God Isaiah 44-45 expresses the hope of future redemption founded in God as the sovereign Creator God’s promises concerning Cyrus are based in the fact He is the sovereign Creator

  10. Worship the Creator It is foolish to quarrel with your Maker who determines the future – Isa. 55:9-22 His invitation & warning in Isa. 45:23-25 are as true today as they were then Our hope for future redemption is founded on God being the Creator, a faithful communicator, & sovereign

  11. The Majesty and Glory of God in Creation Job God points to the works of His creation to demonstrate His majesty and glory Job did not know why he was suffering but he still hoped in God and wanted to present his case to Him Job wants his sins & rebellion to be revealed, but God only mentions Job’s ignorance & fault finding

  12. The Majesty and Glory of God in Creation Job God’s answer to Job matches Isaiah 45:9 & Romans 9:20-21 - the potter can do what He wants with His clay From Job 1 & 2 we know he was eventually told about Satan’s role in his suffering, but not until later

  13. The Majesty and Glory of God in Creation Job God responds to Job by pointing out various aspects of Creation - which results in Job’s repentance Romans 1:19-20 - God has made Himself evident to men through Creation

  14. Job 38: 4-11 - The First & Third days of Creation Waters / land separated Light Dark

  15. Job 38:12-18 - God points out Springs of the sea The Dawn Gates of death Expanse of earth

  16. Job 38:31-33 – God points out the stars Pleiades Orion Bear

  17. Job 38:22-30, 34-38 – Weather

  18. Job 38:39-39:30 – Various animals

  19. The Majesty and Glory of God in Creation Job 40 Behemoth is not a hippo

  20. The Majesty and Glory of God in Creation Job 40 Behemoth fits a sauropod description

  21. The Majesty and Glory of God in Creation Job 41 Leviathan is not a whale or crocodile

  22. The Majesty and Glory of God in Creation Job 41 Leviathan – a semi-aquatic dinosaur

  23. The Majesty and Glory of God in Creation Job 41 Leviathan – ancient dragon legends Coat of Arms of Wurmannsquick St. George & the Dragon → Halifax Sea Serpent, 1825 Marco Polo’s Book of Marvels, 1410

  24. Conclusion These aspects of Creation call us to be careful to give God the reverent worship that is due Him

  25. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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