In Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose Driven Life, he talks about the fact that we are made for God’s purposes:
- We were planned for God’s pleasure
- We were formed for God’s family
- We were created to become like Christ
- We were shaped for serving God
- We were made for a mission
“It’s not about you.” This is how Warren starts his book. What do you think he means?
If life is not supposed to be centered on me, maybe, just maybe, it’s supposed to be lived focused on God. What do these pictures in the New Testament tell us about worship?
- Luke 2:5-20
- Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11
- Matthew 27:50-54
- Revelation 5:11-14
When you hear the term “worship,” what comes to mind? How would you define “worship” to a friend who wonders what that is?
So what IS worship? Worship is _______________________
In the 1828 edition of Webster’s Dictionary, it is defined like this:
“Worship is to honor with extravagant love and extreme submission.”
Consider WHY we worship:
Consider HOW we can worship:
How will YOU worship this week?
