True or False I
One can always love the truth as long as they hold to the right form of godliness even though they may deny the power thereof
False! - 2 Timothy 3:5
This man prepared ahead of time that he would serve God, even while in captivity.
Who is Daniel?
"The hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father" - John 4:21
Where is the correct place for us to worship?
We use this before starting a song and it is ok because we must all be in tune.
Why are pitch pipes ok in worship?
God could not use an earthly sacrifice to take away our sins because it would be too difficult to find one without flaws.
False - He needed a heavenly sacrifice to take away the sins against heaven.
As long as we hold faithfully to the name "Christian", God will accept us as His children and be pleased with our worship of Him.
False - This is worship in truth, but not in Spirit!
"Holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power" - 2 Timothy 3:5
What is worship in truth but not spirit?
Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk humbly with your God - Micah 6:6-8
What does the Lord require of us?
We worship in "heart and genuineness"
What is worship in Spirt and Truth?
Christians celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ every first day of the week when they assemble to eat the Lord's Supper.
True
The Lord will overlook our lack of mercy at times if we make sure that we worship him exactly as He has commanded.
False
"Exhort one another daily, while it is still called today, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin" - Hebrews 3:13
Why should we gather together regularly?
There are no examples of instrumental music in the New Testament.
Why do we not use musical instruments in our worship services?
Jesus loved everyone, friend and foe, and wants us to have the same characteristics.
Why is love for our enemies commanded?
We pray because God would not know our needs unless we tell Him what they are.
False! - Matthew 6:8
God took no pleasure in the multitude of sacrifices in the days of Amos. Amos 5:21-27
True!
King Saul is guilty of not following this saying when he failed to destroy everything of the Amalekites - Ex. 17:8-16 and Deut. 25:17-19
What does it mean "To obey is better than sacrifice"?
Anger simply cannot come from the same heart that is worshipping in spirit and truth! - Matthew 5:23-24
Why does Anger get in the way of worshipping God?
The very parts of our physical bodies are instruments by which we carry out our purpose in life. - Romans 12:1
What does it mean "present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice"?
Those who put gain before Godliness are more subject to temptation because of their desire to be rich.
True! - 1 Timothy 6:5,6,9
One can sing praises to God in spirit and truth even though he may be angry.
False
This man read from the book of the law, while the people listened, for five or six hours - Nehemiah 8:1-9.
Who is Ezra?
Mercy reflects God's character in ourselves and shows obedience to His teaching by loving others instead of merely performing religious acts.
Why is Mercy important?
He has now purchased with His blood our eternal redemption. As such, we can draw near to the throne through prayer day or night, not once a year.
How is praying in spirit and truth made possible? Hebrews 2:17, 9:7, 11-14, 24; 7:25; 4:16
It is more blessed to receive than to give.
False!