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How to Draw Near to God.

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Drawing Near to God

“Draw Near to God and He Will Draw Near to You...” - James 4:8

Lesson 5 

To Draw Near to God, We Worship Him.

1. What privilege have Christians been given by the great High Priest Jesus Christ? (Hebrews 10:21-22)

2. In what manner should we draw near to God?

God Wants a Special Kind of Worshipper

3. How can we be counted by God as true worshipers? (John 4:23-24)

4. If we do not worship “in spirit and in truth,” what will our worship be in? (Mark 7:6-8)

Christians are Priests Who Offer Sacrifices in Worship to God (1 Peter 2:9-10)

5. What kind of sacrifices do Christians offer to God in worship? (1 Peter 2:4-5)

6. What makes a sacrifice we offer to God spiritual? (e.g., Hebrews 13:15-16)

Drawing Near to God through Prayer

7. Why do we need to pray? (Psalm 42:1-2; 5:1-3; Matthew 26:41)

8. What should be our commitment to prayer? (Colossians 4:2; Acts 2:42)

Devotion to God’s Word

9. What was the attitude of first century Christians toward the word of God? (Acts 2:42; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; cf. Acts 17:11)

The Role of Women in Worship and Teaching

10. Should women teach over men and lead men in prayer? (1 Tim. 2:8-14; cf. 1 Cor. 14:34-37)

“Breaking Bread” – A Memorial of Christ           (Acts 2:42)

11. How does a Christian partake of the Lord’s Supper in a worthy manner?  (1 Cor. 11:23-29)

12. When should a Christian partake of the Lord’s Supper? (Acts 20:7; cf. Mat. 28:1; Mark 16:1-2; Luke 24:1; John 20:1; 1 Cor. 16:2)

13. Would a hamburger and cola be acceptable for the Lord's Supper as long as we remember His death? (Matthew 26:26-29; cf. Col. 3:17)

Music in Worship to God

14. What type of music, instrumental or a cappella (singing without instruments), does the New Testament authorize (here on earth)? (Mat. 26:30/ Mark 14:26; Acts 16:25; Rom. 15:9; 1 Cor. 14:15; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Heb. 2:12; 13:15; James 5:13)

15. What exactly does God want us to accomplish when we sing in worship? (Eph 5:19; Col 3:16; cf. 1 Cor 14:15)

16. Can a mechanical instrument accomplish anything God desires for worship?

17. Is a mechanical instrument used in worship a necessary aid or an unlawful addition to the law of Christ? (Revelation 22:18-19)

Compare: Would it be acceptable to add peanut butter to the unleavened bread for the Lord’s Supper? (Mat. 26:26-28). If not, why not?

Giving as an Act of Worship

18. In the Old Testament, the act of giving was an expression of worship (Num. 18:11; cf. Heb. 5:1). In the New Testament, how does God view giving? (e.g., Philippians 4:15-18)

19. Christians are commanded to take up a collection when they assemble on “the first day of every week.” On what basis do we determine how much we should give? (1 Cor. 16:1-2)

20. The Old Law required Israel to tithe (give 10%) (Deut. 14:22-29). Tithing is not required by the New Law. How then does the Christian decide (or “purpose in his heart” – 2 Cor. 9:7) how much to give? (2 Cor. 8:1-7; Mark 12:41-44)

Drawing Near to God