What the Bible Says about Worship
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Christopher D. Hudson
Christopher D. Hudson served as the General Editor of Strive: The Bible for Men as well as Revolution: the Bible for Teen Guys. He was a consulting editor for the New Men’s Devotional Bible and has created many other best-selling Bible projects. In addition, he has created daily devotional titles such as Day by Day with the Early Church Fathers. Christopher lives with his wife and three children in northern Illinois, where he also serves on the athletic coaching staff of Wheaton College.
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What the Bible Says about Worship - Christopher D. Hudson
Undertaking
INTRODUCTION
GETTING EVERYTHING STRAIGHT
In recent years, many have come to view worship as synonymous with praise and worship
songs.This misconception leads some people to the conclusion that their worship each week exists solely within the realm of the songs they sing in church or certain music they listen to on their MP3 players.
God’s Word, however, points us to an infinitely broader view of worship—one that encompasses everything we do. Our thoughts, prayers, words, actions, relationships, work—even our play—can become vehicles for worship if our hearts are tuned to worship God.
Read the pages that follow to have your view of worship challenged and expanded.
CHAPTER 1
WHY WE WORSHIP
Right after a tragedy occurred in our community, I participated in what was probably the most impactful worship service of my life. In response to the tragedy, our church organized an impromptu service where we spent time praying and praising God.While I attended in an effort to support other community members who were directly affected by the tragedy, the service was surprisingly touching for me personally. As I worshipped God in prayer and song, He impressed upon me that He has the answers to the big why
questions we all were asking.The reminder that God is still on the throne and that He knows what He’s doing—even when I can’t see it—proved to be a great comfort to me and gave me the hope I needed to be an encouragement to those around me.
WORSHIP HIM BECAUSE HE IS WORTHY
The LORD is great and deserves our greatest praise!
He is the only God worthy of our worship.
1 CHRONICLES 16:25 CEV
All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name.
PSALM 86:9 ESV
For great is The LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
PSALM 96:4 NIV
You must fear The LORD your God and worship him and cling to him.Your oaths must be in his name alone. He alone is your God, the only one who is worthy of your praise, the one who has done these mighty miracles that you have seen with your own eyes.
DEUTERONOMY 10:20–21 NLT
We praise you, LORD God, and we worship you at your sacred mountain. Only you are God!
PSALM 99:9 CEV
Offer praise to God our Savior because of our Lord Jesus Christ! Only God can keep you from falling and make you pure and joyful in his glorious presence. Before time began and now and forevermore, God is worthy of glory, honor, power, and authority. Amen.
JUDE 24–25 CEV
O nations of the world, recognize The LORD, recognize that The LORD is glorious and strong.
Give to the LORD the glory he deserves!
Bring your offering and come into his presence.
Worship The LORD in all his holy splendor.
1 CHRONICLES 16:28–29 NLT
Praise be to The LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory.
Amen and Amen.
PSALM 72:18–19 NIV
Dominion and awe belong to God; he establishes order in the heights of heaven.
JOB 25:2 NIV
In a loud voice they sang:
Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!
REVELATION 5:12 NIV
WORSHIP IS COMMANDED
Then a voice came from the throne, saying: Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!
REVELATION 19:5 NIV
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
PSALM 46:10 NIV
It is The LORD your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.
DEUTERONOMY 13:4 NIV
Give to the LORD the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his courts.
PSALM 96:8 NLT
Praise be to The LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.
Let all the people say, Amen!
Praise the LORD.
PSALM 106:48 NIV
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
1 CHRONICLES 16:24 NIV
Honor The LORD, you heavenly beings; honor The LORD for his glory and strength.
PSALM 29:1 NLT
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!
PSALM 96:3 ESV
The Sovereign LORD will show his justice to the nations of the world.
Everyone will praise him!
His righteousness will be like a garden in early spring, with plants springing up everywhere.
ISAIAH 61:11 NLT
So thank GOD for his marvelous love, for his miracle mercy