| How Can
I Prepare Myself for Worship? A. The
children of Israel knew what it was to prepare for the worship of the LORD
their God. 1.They were called to
prepare themselves to hear from God at Mt. Sinai(Exo 19:9-11). 2. Perpetual preparations would be
required for the hundreds of annual appointed sacrifices. 3. Every time the priests would minister
at the tabernacle, they were to prepare themselves. 4. On multiple occasions throughout the
year, Jews would prepare for a journey to Jerusalem. 5. Jesus sent Peter and John to prepare
the Passover meal for the apostles inLuke 22:7-8. 6. The LORD clearly revealed how he felt
about getting the meager leftovers(Mal 1:6-14). B. As disciples of Christ, we also are the
recipients of a call to worship(John 4:24; Heb 10:19-25). C. Perhaps one of the most counter
cultural, influential things we can do in our fast-paced, success-driven
society is to devote every first day of the week to rest, reflection, and
worship. Many people have prepared
for this morning. How can we all prepare ourselves for worship? 1.Honestly evaluate whether or not you
need to______________(Luke 8:4-5,12).
2.Earnestly_______God outside the walls of this building (Matt 4:4;
6:5-6; James 5:13) in order that the seed of God’s word might develop
deep________in your heart (Luke 8:6,13).
3.Purpose, plan, and prepare like a_____________, even in the mundane
details of life, so that your heart isn’t hectic,rushed, and unprepared (1
Cor 10:31; Col 3:23; Psa 5:3). 4.
Prepare your mind by getting plenty of_______(1 Chron 28:9; Eccl 1:13; 1 Cor
14:15). 5.Be wary
of____________before, during, and after worship (Luke 8:7,14). 6. Persistently work to cultivate an
attitude of____________(Heb 12:28-29) and______________(Psa 43:3-4;118:24;
122:1) at the prospect of worshiping God.
7._______: for your own heart, for your fellow-worshipers, and for the
glory of God (Isa 55:10-11). 8. Allow
plenty of________to arrive and get settled (Luke 10:41-42). |
