Worshipping with Reverence in The House of God

Subject: Worshipping with Reverence in The House of God

Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 20:1-9

Memory Verse: Leviticus 26: 2

Objective: To remind believers of the sanctity of God's sanctuary.

1. Why did the Lord desire the children of Israel to build a sanctuary? Exodus 25: 8

2. How were the people taught to regard the sanctuary built in the wilderness? Leviticus 19: 30

Note: The church building and property was dedicated to the LORD for holy purpose. The building today is the sanctuary for the congregation. There are rules regarding the time, and manner of worship. Nothing that is sanctified, for the worship of God, should be treated with carelessness or indifference. Gum chewing, nail filing, unnecessary movements and such like activities, shows a spirit of disrespect for the Lord God in the place or worship.

3. Describe the presence of God as manifested in the Temple. 2 Chronicles 5: 13 – 14

4. What should be our attitude when we come into the sanctuary? Psalm 89: 7; Psalm 96: 1 & 6

5. Who will be in our very midst when we conduct ourselves according to God's word? Matthew 18: 20

6. How is the unseen One to be regarded? Revelation 4: 11; Revelation 5: 12

Note: If some persons are to wait a few minutes before the service begins, let them maintain a true spirit of devotion, keeping their hearts lifted up to God in prayer. They should be anticipating that the service may be of special benefit to their hearts. Worship should lead to the conviction and conversion of souls.

7. What is said about the name of the Lord? Psalm 111: 9; Luke 1: 49

8. State the instruction Solomon gives concerning proper conduct in the house of God, and Paul's take on this matter. Ecclesiastes 5: 1 - 2; 1 Timothy 3: 15