Month: November 2020

Worship that’s acceptable to God

Key Verses: Hebrews 12:28-29 (ESV)

28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, & thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence & awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.

Hebrews 13:15-16 (ESV)

15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. 16 Do not neglect to do good & to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

1.           Stay true in love  (13:1-6)            

2.           Don’t stray from Jesus  (13:7-14, 17)            

3.           Lay our lives as sacrifices  (13:15-16)            

4.           Pray for God’s help  (13:18-21)            

Questions for consideration

a. Which aspect of the church worship service are we most thankful for or concerned about?

b. How can this aspect be extended to the way we live as individuals & as a church so as to reflect our true worship of God?

Faith Sees the Unseen

Key Verses: Hebrews 11:1-2 (ESV)

1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it, the people of old received their commendation

1. Faith is essentially confidence in God; it is commended by God (11:1-2)

2. Faith is exercised in the consideration & choices of God’s people; these all trusted God’s promises in the old covenant:

a. From earth’s creation to the Abrahamic promise (11:3-16)

b. From the Abrahamic promise to its immediate fulfilment (11:17-31)

c. Through the judges, kings & prophets (11:32-38)

3. Faith is expected in our continuing with Christ; He’s the final fulfillment in the new covenant (11:39-40)

Questions for consideration

i. How do I normally handle uncertainties, dislikes & discomforts in life?

ii. How should one who has faith in God respond differently?