Sign Me Up for Corporate Worship
November 9, 2023

Sign Me Up for Corporate Worship

2 Chronicles 20:18-27 Psalm 34:3 reads “Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!” (ESV). This verse reveals what one Old Testament leader invited others to help him accomplish.
A thorough search of the Bible reveals many occasions where individuals gather to lift up the lord both within and outside of the church. Likewise, 21st Century Christians should seek to promote, prioritize, and practice esteeming God as a collective body. This lesson is designed to share why believers should prioritize corporate worship.

Breakdown of 2 Chronicles 20:1-30
1. The

Reveal Answer
to the King Verses 1-2
2. The
Reveal Answer
by the King Verses 3-21
3. The
Reveal Answer
for the King Verses 22-30

  1. You should prioritize corporate worship because it can be

    Reveal Answer
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    Verses 18-19 “Then King Jehoshaphat bowed low with his face to the ground. And all the people of Judah and Jerusalem did the same, worshiping the LORD. 19) Then the Levites from the clans of Kohath and Korah stood to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, with a very loud shout.” (NLT)

  2. You should prioritize corporate worship because it can be

    Reveal Answer
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    Verses 20-21
    “ Early the next morning the army of Judah went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. On the way Jehoshaphat stopped and said, “Listen to me, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be able to stand firm. Believe in his prophets, and you will succeed. 21) After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the LORD and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang: “Give thanks to the LORD; his faithful love endures forever!” (NLT)

  3. You should prioritize corporate worship because it can be

    Reveal Answer
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    Verses 22-23
    “At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the Lord caused the armies
    of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves. 23) The armies of Moab and Ammon turned against their allies from Mount Seir and killed every one of them. After they had destroyed the army of Seir, they began attacking each other.” (NLT)

  4. You should prioritize corporate worship because it can be

    Reveal Answer
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    Verses 24-25
    “So when the army of Judah arrived at the lookout point in the wilderness, all they saw
    were dead bodies lying on the ground as far as they could see. Not a single one of the enemy had escaped. 25) King Jehoshaphat and his men went out to gather the plunder. They found vast amounts of equipment, clothing, and other valuables—more than they could carry. There was so much plunder that it took them three days just to collect it all!” (NLT)

  5. You should prioritize corporate worship because it can be

    Reveal Answer
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    Verses 26-28
    “On the fourth day they gathered in the Valley of Blessing, which got its name that day
    because the people praised and thanked the LORD there. It is still called the Valley of Blessing today. 27) Then all the men returned to Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat leading them, overjoyed that the LORD had given them victory over their enemies. 28) They marched into Jerusalem to the music of harps, lyres, and trumpets, and they proceeded to the Temple of the LORD.” (NLT)