Lost in Translation: Week 5 (CDA)
September 5, 2024

Worship

SERIES OVERVIEW:
• Lost in Translation – A series discussing biblical words and concepts that have been redefined, misapplied or misunderstood.
• We believe the Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it is inspired by God, the Bible is infallible, inerrant, and absolute truth. It is the ultimate and final authority for Christian beliefs and living.
2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NIV) - 14But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16All Scripture is God- breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

THIS WEEK: WORSHIP

(h7812) saha - to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God):—bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance, do reverence, make to stoop, worship.
• (h1288) barak – to kneel, bend, bow; to bless in adoration, worship
• (h8426) toda – confession, praise, thanksgiving, worship
• (h2167) zamar – to sing, sing praise, make music, worship
• (h1984) halal – to shine, to be clear (obvious), praise, boast, make a fool… worship
(g4352) proskyneo – to fawn or crouch to; prostrate oneself in homage; reverence to, adore, worship.
• From (g4314) pros – unto, towards, in regard to & (g2965) kyon – dog
o As in the disposition of a dog towards it’s master; again positive and negative options…
(g3000) latreuo (from latris) – to serve, minister, worship.

Matthew 2:10-11 (NIV) - 10When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 4:1-10 (NIV) - 1Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” 5Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6“If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “ ‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” 7Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” 8Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9“All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” 10Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’”

John 4:19-26 (NIV) - 19“Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20Our 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. 22You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23Yet 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. 24God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” 25The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” 26Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.”

Psalm 145:1-13 (NIV) - 1I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. 2Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. 3Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. 4One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.
5They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate on your wonderful works. 6They tell of the power of your awesome works—and I will proclaim your great deeds. 7They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. 8The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. 9The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. 10All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you. 11They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, 12so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. 13Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.

Mark 12:29-31 (NIV) - 29“The most important one, ”answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

PURPOSE POSTURE
PROCLIMATION (PRACTICE) PRAISE
PRAYER PRESENTATION

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
• What stood out to you from this message? Why?
• What is the most personally challenging part of this message? Share.
• How does God’s part, our part and others’ part play into this topic?
• What is one next step you can take from this message?

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