Understanding Reverence to God in the Old and New Testaments

Explore the concept of reverence to God as depicted in the Old and New Testaments. Discover how reverence was shown towards God, parents, the sanctuary, and in God's assembly. Uncover the importance of maintaining reverence at all times and how failure to do so can displease God. Learn how Christians are called to live with reverence and follow the example set by elders and deacons.

• Reverence
• God
• Old Testament
• New Testament
• Christianity

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1. Reverence to God I. Reverence in the Old Testament A. Children were to revere their parents (Lev. 19:1-3). 1. Revere Heb. yare to fear, revere, be afraid (Gesenius).

2. Reverence to God I. Reverence in the Old Testament B. Israel was to revere the Lord s sanctuary (Lev. 19:30). 1. The church is now the sanctuary of God (Eph. 2:19-22).

3. Reverence to God I. Reverence in the Old Testament C. In the assembly God was to be feared and held in reverence (Ps. 89:5-7). 1. The church assembly is now the assembly of of God s people (1 Cor. 14:23-25).

4. Reverence to God I. Reverence in the Old Testament D. God set up the priests to fear Him and hold Him in reverence (Mal. 2:1-9). 1. Christians as priests offer up spiritual sacrifices (1 Pet. 2:1-5).

5. Reverence to God I. Reverence in the Old Testament E. Reverence should be maintained at all times (Prov. 28:14). 1. Reverent Heb. pachad to fear, tremble, revere, dread, be in awe. 2. Such a person is happy Heb. esher blessed, happy (Ges.).

6. Reverence to God I. Reverence in the Old Testament F. God is unhappy with the failure to show reverence to Him (Mal. 1:6-8). 1. Only His name is Reverend (Ps. 111:6-10, KJV).

7. Reverence to God II. Reverence in the New Testament A. Christians are to live with all (1 Tim. 2:1-4). 1. Godliness Gr. eusebeia - eu good + sebomai worship, revere (Thayer).

8. Reverence to God II. Reverence in the New Testament A. Christians are to live with all (1 Tim. 2:1-4). 2. And reverence Gr. semnot s gravity, KJV honesty, the characteristic of a thing or person which entitles to reverence and respect, dignity, majesty, sanctity (Thayer).

9. Reverence to God II. Reverence in the New Testament B. Elders, deacons (and deacons wives) are to be reverent (1 Tim. 3:4; 3:8). 1. We are to follow their example (1 Pet. 5:1-4).

10. Reverence to God II. Reverence in the New Testament C. Older men, women and young men are to be reverent (Titus 2:2-7). D. Acceptable service to God is reverent and with godly fear (Heb. 12:28; cf. 2 Cor. 7:10).

11. Reverence to God Do I Show Reverence? In My Attitude In My Faithfulness In My Behavior In My Focus In Giving My Best