The Bethel Church Podcast Episode 4: What is Worship?

Worship
What is worship?  This is the topic Pastor Jeromy and Josh tackle in this next podcast series.  Worship is an immense word with an immense impact on our lives.  How we understand it informs how we practice it in our daily lives.  Listen, as we explore what the Bible teaches about worship, why it’s so important for the church collectively, and for each member of the church personally.  

Session 1 – Defining Worship 

1. Worship is responding to God in full adoration and submission because of His great worth.    
2. God alone is worthy of worship.  
3. We worship what we adore most.  
4. We submit our lives to what we worship. 
5. Our worship is both seen and unseen.  

Scripture for Further Reading 

Jeremiah 2:11-13
Psalm 145:1-3
Isaiah 44:9-20
Romans 12:1-2
John 4:21-24

For Small Group Leaders
If you’re a small group leader, thank you for listening to the podcast and taking an interest in these topics.  Josh and I want to help you build dialogue with your group to discuss the truth of Scripture and its application to our every day lives.  This podcast – Worship – is to help you start the conversation with your group about the importance of living in worship.  Here are some suggestions on how to use this with your group: 

• Encourage your group to listen to the podcast on their own.  Its better to listen separately (not as a whole group) and then discuss it.  
• Encourage your group to read the Scripture in the notes and any others that relate to mission.  Discuss as a group which verses catch their attention and why.  
• You might make this topic a starter discussion to kick off your group time, a closing discussion to end your session, or incorporate it into your current study together.  

Small Group Questions 

• How do our lives reflect our love for God? Or our lack of love?  
• Which verse on worship catches your attention?  
• Pray that God would grow your love for Him.