Acts of Worship   John 4:23

This post focuses on acts of worship.

‘Acts of Worship’ explains what Jesus said about worship. As Jesus passed through Samaria, he paused at Jacob’s well for a drink and met a Samaritan woman who asked about worship. Jesus explained, John 4:23-24. “…the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father… seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Thus, Jesus explains correct worship—in spirit and truth. Worship in truth means that God’s will, the truth, governs correct worship.

Note, God seeks people to worship Him.

The New Testament guides us to the five aspects of worship in truth. The New Testament church engaged in prayer and the Apostles’ teaching, Acts 2:42. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” Thus, prayer and Bible study comprise two acts of worship.

The Apostle Paul added additional elements of worship, Colossian 3:16. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. This passage stresses singing and thankfulness as worship.

The Apostle Paul also shows giving is part of worship, 1 Corinthians 16:2. “On the first day of every week, each of you… put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that… no collecting when I come.” God’s people always give as an act of worship.

Finally, Jesus initiated the Lord’s Supper as part of worship, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25. “…the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This… my body, …for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” … he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup…the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

So, what did we learn?

1.Worship must be in spirit and truth.

2.Five acts of worship are authorized: singing, praying, giving, preaching or Bible study, and the Lord’s Supper.

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