“Understanding Worship”

John 4:20-24

Psalm 95:6 reads, “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” (NIV) This verse records an open invitation from David to the children of Israel regarding worshipping the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. God not only desires to be esteemed and exalted but He also deserves it. All believers, regardless of their Christian denomination or affiliation, should prioritize giving God the praise due to Him. This lesson is designed to share basic elements about worship that followers of the Lord should know.

Breakdown of John 4:4-26

1. The
   Reveal Answer
   with the Woman (Verses 4-24)
2. The
   Reveal Answer
   by the Woman (Verse 25)

3. The

   Reveal Answer
   for the Woman (Verse 26)

4. Believers should know that worship of God can be done

   Reveal Answer
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   Verse 20-21
   “Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21) “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.” (NIV)

5. Believers should know that worship of God can be done

   Reveal Answer
   .
   Verse 22
   “You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salavation is from the Jews.” (NIV)

6. Believers should know that worship of God can be done

   Reveal Answer
   .
   Verse 23
   “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” (NIV)

7. Believers should know that worship of God can be done

   Reveal Answer
   .
   Verse 24
   “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” (NIV)

8. Believers should know that worship of God can be done

   Reveal Answer
   .
   Verse 24
   “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” (NIV)