Creating a Supernatural Environment Pt.1

1. WORSHIP:

• Hbr: SHACHAH – Bow down, fall down, prostrate oneself, lowering ones whole self in submission, physical humbling, a posture of total yielding.

“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for He is our God and we are the people of His pasture, the flock under His care.”

(Psalm 95:6-7 NIV)

• Gr: PROSKUNEO - Bow down; kiss the hand or foot in homage; public showing of special honor/respect; deep reverence, and devotion.

• Gr: LATREUO - Sacred or religious service, or homage, involving dedicated/exclusive actions to serve God.

2. CHURCH IS THE INGATHERING, WORSHIP IS FOR THE INFILLING

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.”

(Hebrews 10:25 NKJ)

“Let us go into His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool.”

(Psalm 132:7 NASB)

3. LIFT YOUR HEARTS, BY LIFTING YOUR HANDS

“Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord.”

(Psalm 134:2 KJV)

“The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him…”

(2 Chronicles 16:9 NLT)

4. THERE’S A TIME TO WORSHIP IN SILENCE, AND THERE’S A TIME TO WORSHIP BY SINGING

“I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.” (Psalm 104:33 NASB)

“…singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord.”

(Ephesians 5:19 NASB)

“But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.”

(Psalm 22:3 KJV)

Victory Group Questions:

1. Why is it important to gather together to worship God?

2. Do you sing and raise your hands during worship at church? Why or why not?

3. What do you experience when you worship God through music and song? How do you feel?

4. How does worshipping God through music and song deepen your relationship with God?