2013 MAY WEEK FOUR STUDY / ACTIVITY

WEEK 21: Sunday May 26, 2013.

True Worship as Demonstrated by Christ

Main Text: Philippians 2:1-8

Memory Verse: Acts 10:38

 

Introduction

In this lesson our focus is on how Jesus demonstrated true worship while he lived on earth and what we can learn from his example. The Holy Scriptures portray Jesus’ life on earth as a life of true worship in the following three main segments:

·         He lived in the fear of the Lord (Heb 5:7). His entire focus was on God, and he walked with him in awesome and absolute reverential fear.

·         He lived to fulfill the true will of God (Jn 4:34). He did not seek to do his own pleasure, but rather the will of his Father and to fulfill the purpose of his mission on earth.

·         He lived entirely for the glory of God (Jn 17:4). In preaching the gospel, healing the sick, casting out demons, and raising the dead, Jesus’ motivation was to glorify God.

Those who commit themselves to living in the fear of God, and seek to do his pleasure, often suffer persecution. How prepared are you to tread the path of true worship?

 

Discussion Questions

1. What does it mean to live in the fear of the Lord?
2. What does it take to live to fulfill the will of God?
3. How did Jesus demonstrate true worship? Philippians 2:5-7
4. What is your motive for seeking the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in your life?
5. How can you succeed in true worship as Jesus did?

 Conclusion

From Jesus’ perfect example, we learn that true worship is focused on the fear of God, seeking to do the will of God, and commitment to glorifying God. Anything short of this is far from what true worship should be.