Understanding True Worship: An Exposition of John 4:19-24
Explore the profound message of worship in spirit and truth as conveyed in John 4:19-24 with insights on the significance, recipients, and essence of genuine worship, reflecting on the teachings of Jesus to the Samaritan woman.
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Worship in spirit and truth John 4: 19-24 (Allen Lo May 17, 2020)
Key Bible Verses: John 4:19-24 Joh 4:19 The woman said to him, Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. Joh 4:20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship. Joh 4:21 Jesus said to her, Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. Joh 4:22 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. Joh 4:23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. Joh 4:24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.
Meaning of worship (Whom?) Joh 4:22 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. Joh 4:23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. Joh 4:24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. Do we know who we worship? (V22) Joh 10:14 I am a good shepherd; I know my sheep, and my sheep also know me (Creator of heaven and earth) Father (v23) Father in heaven. :Abba Father Mat 23: 9 because only one is your father, the Father in heaven. God is spirit (v24) spirit ( -pneuma), literally meaning "air".
Meaning of worship (Who?) Joh 4:23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. People who are willing to worship their father Contrast between Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman True Worshipper Contrast between true worshipper and false worshipper
Meaning of worship (Why?) Joh 4:20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship. He is the creator of heaven and earth Our fathers Tradition ? He made us and we belong to him Psa 100: 3 You should know that Jehovah is God! We are made by him and belong to him; we are his people and sheep on his pasture. Worthy of our worship Worship is worth-ship .
Meaning of worship (Where?) Joh 4:20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship. Joh 4:21 Jesus said to her, Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. The place is not important, our heart is more important neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father God is omnipresent (beyond the limits of time and space) Psa 139:1 O LORD, you have searched me and known me! Psa 139:7 Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence?
Meaning of worship (When?) Joh 4:23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. It is now But the hour is coming, and is now here Not absolutely on Sunday Worship God on Sunday to commemorate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ Start on time and participate in worship on time Being punctual is a respect of God
Meaning of worship (What?) Attend worship service Worship includes our call to worship, scripture reading, singing, preaching, prayer, offering, etc., each is very important and meaningful. Serve God Worship is usually called Worship Service Service is worship When we are serving, we are worshipping God
Worship in spirit Worship him with your heart Joh 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Worship Him wholeheartedly Before worshiping, prepare your heart to worship During worship, don t be distracted After worship, continue to think about God's word
Worship in truth Worship God in the truth revealed by Jesus Christ Jesus is the truth, worship God in Jesus Christ Worship God according to the truth of the Bible What we preach in worship is the Word of God.
Worship as a way of life Congregational worship Gathering before the Lord (Psalm 100:4 ; Heb 10:25) Give the Lord the glory he deserves Family worship Live in a God-centered family Deut 6 6-8 Joshua 24 15 Personal worship Worship in the inner house (Matthew 6: 6, Daniel 6:10)
Conclusion The True meaning of Worship We can go beyond the limitations of time and space and regulations to worship the creator God Worship God in spirit and truth [In spirit] Worship him wholeheartedly [In truth] Worship him with the truth revealed by Jesus Christ Worship is a way of life Group worship, family worship and personal worship
Worship A summary Worship is our innermost being responding with praise for all that God is, through our attitudes, actions, thoughts, and words, based on the truth of God as He has revealed Himself A simpler definition Worship is all that we are, reacting rightly to all that He is The Ultimate Priority- John MacArthur
Be a True Worshiper When you go to worship every week, remind yourself who you are going to worship Arrive at the meeting place 5 minutes earlier to prepare your heart for worship Treat your service in church as your worship of God In your home, join your family worship once a week Have a 5 minutes daily personal worship time
