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6/15/25
Rev. Clint Smith
Having a Biblical theology of worship is essential to living the Christian life. This theology is grounded in the overarching narrative of Scripture, which reveals God’s desire for His people to worship and adore Him. True worship is God-centered and shaped by His Word.
King David provided enduring truths about worship as practiced by the people of Israel, truths that remain profoundly relevant for us today. In light of this, how are we, as Christians, called to respond? Hebrews 12:25-29
1. Gather for worship: Come together as the encouraging people of God. Hebrews 10:25
2. Sing to the LORD joyfully: Let your heart overflow with delight in Him through heartfelt song. When the Holy Spirit fills our lives, joyful expression becomes a natural response. God desires us to experience such deep joy and excitement in Him that it cannot be contained. Galatians 5:22; Ephesians 5:18,19
3. Enter God’s presence with thanksgiving: Approach Him boldly with hearts full of gratitude and adoration. Matthew 6:5-15; Hebrews 4:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
4. Shout joyfully to God with psalms and songs: Proclaim His goodness with exuberant passion and praise. John 4:24
5. Praise Him for His excellence: Honor Him as our Cosmic King, Creator, and LORD. Colossians 3:23,24
6. Bow before Him: Humbly surrender to God, acknowledging Jesus as Shepherd, Master, Lord, and Savior. Exclaim that He is our God and we are His people, fully devoted to His will and reign. Daniel 7:13, 14; Hebrews 1:1-3; Revelation 19:6–16
7. Listen and respond with an obedient, contrite heart: Exhort one another in Christ, be receptive to the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 3:1-15; 4:1-16
Biblical worship is not confined to a moment or a place; it flows from a personal love relationship with Jesus Christ and is marked by a lifestyle of grace, faith, and obedience to our eternal God, who is worthy of all praise.