The Gospel Story in Worship Adoration Confession Assurance

The Gospel Story in Worship Adoration Confession Assurance Thanksgiving Petition and Intercession Instruction Charge and Benediction 1

The Gospel Story in Worship Adoration – God’s Character ü Recognition of the greatness and goodness of God ü Begins by honoring God for His true nature ü Creates a mindset ü Logical sense ü Gospel sense 2

The Gospel Story in Worship Confession – our character ü Response to realizing the glory of God ü Bow down or humble ü Reflexive response to a divine encounter ü Kyrie – cry for mercy 3

The Gospel Story in Worship Assurance – affirmation of grace ü Following a cry for mercy is the need for grace ü Recognition of sins removed and pardoned ü Recognition of God’s presence with us ü An understanding of grace 4

The Gospel Story in Worship Thanksgiving – expression of devotion ü A heart that knows grace longs to thank God ü Mostly the reflection of believers requesting to give themselves in proper devotion to God 5

The Gospel Story in Worship Petition and Intercession – desire aide in living for God for ü After thanking God for His grace we desire more grace in our lives and the lives of others ü Includes corporate petition for progress of devotion to God in our hearts and lives ü Intercession becomes the expression of an inward heart to outward care for others 6

The Gospel Story in Worship Instruction – knowledge for pleasing God ü Readings from Scripture ü Expounding on God’s Word (teaching) ü Knowledge that leads to a deeper personal relationship 7

The Gospel Story in Worship Charge and Benediction – living for God with His blessing ü Charge to live the truths they just heard (application) ü Reminds us of the goodness of God expressed in worship ü Needed grace to live out the charge to apply God’s word personally 8

The Gospel Story in Worship Isaiah 6: 1 -13 Example of personal worship ü ü ü 6: 1 -4 6: 5 6: 6, 7 6: 8 6: 9 -12 6: 13 God’s character recognized Human character confessed God’s grace exhibited & assured Response of thankful devotion Instruction for obedience Promise of covenant blessing 9

The Gospel Story in Worship Application #1 In what areas we discussed are you doing well and what areas are you not? #2 How can you improve the areas where you are falling short? #3 Are you fully engaged and consciously thinking about worship? 10