Lesson 2.8
VIBRANT WORSHIP – Stirring our Affection for God
We were created to worship God in spirit and truth (John 4:23), which means worship is a way of life for the Christian and involves everything about us (Romans 12:1). As a significant part of this life of worship, our churches are committed to providing gathered worship settings and congregational singing where God's people worship him in spirit and in truth together. We believe we do this “in spirit” – in part by cultivating a freedom of expression as God’s Spirit engages the hearts of His people and empowers them to use their gifts and voices to worship him with excellence. We do it “in truth” by singing songs that celebrate and speak gospel truths and declare a high view of God and His glory.
OLD TESTAMENT
Psalm 7:17; Psalm 9:2,11; Psalm 95:1; Psalm 13:5-6; Psalm 30:4,11,12; Psalm 33:1-5; Psalm 57:9-10; Psalm 92:1-4; Psalm 95:1-11; Psalm 100:1-2; Psalm 150:1-6
NEW TESTAMENT
John 4:23-24; Romans 12:1; Romans 15:9; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23; 1 Corinthians 14:15; 1 Corinthians 15:1-5; Ephesians 5:18-20; Colossians 3:16-17; Hebrews 2:12; Revelation 5:6-10
