The Beauty of Holy Worship

Psalm 96:1-6

1 Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. 3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. 4 For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the LORD made the heavens. 6 Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. 7 Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Give to the LORD glory and strength. 8 Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come into His courts.

9 Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth.

Psalm 96:1-9

Worship in the Beauty of Holiness

Worship in the Beauty of Holiness• The expression found four times in the Bible

Worship in the Beauty of Holiness• The expression found four times in the Bible

• Used three times by David

Worship in the Beauty of Holiness• The expression found four times in the Bible

• Used three times by David• Psalm 96:9

Worship in the Beauty of Holiness• The expression found four times in the Bible

• Used three times by David• Psalm 96:9

• Psalm 29:2

Worship in the Beauty of Holiness• The expression found four times in the Bible

• Used three times by David• Psalm 96:9

• Psalm 29:2

• 1 Chron. 16:29

Worship in the Beauty of Holiness• The expression found four times in the Bible

• Used three times by David• Psalm 96:9

• Psalm 29:2

• 1 Chron. 16:29

• Used once by Jehoshaphat—2 Chron. 20:21

Worship in the Beauty of Holiness• The expression found four times in the Bible

• Used three times by David• Psalm 96:9

• Psalm 29:2

• 1 Chron. 16:29

• Used once by Jehoshaphat—2 Chron. 20:21

• Three elements involved our worship

Worship in the Beauty of Holiness• The expression found four times in the Bible

• Used three times by David• Psalm 96:9

• Psalm 29:2

• 1 Chron. 16:29

• Used once by Jehoshaphat—2 Chron. 20:21

• Three elements involved our worship• Worship of a holy God

Worship in the Beauty of Holiness• The expression found four times in the Bible

• Used three times by David• Psalm 96:9

• Psalm 29:2

• 1 Chron. 16:29

• Used once by Jehoshaphat—2 Chron. 20:21

• Three elements involved our worship• Worship of a holy God

• Worship of a holy God by holy people

Worship in the Beauty of Holiness• The expression found four times in the Bible

• Used three times by David• Psalm 96:9

• Psalm 29:2

• 1 Chron. 16:29

• Used once by Jehoshaphat—2 Chron. 20:21

• Three elements involved our worship• Worship of a holy God

• Worship of a holy God by holy people

• Worship of a holy God by holy people in holy ways

Worship of the Holy God

Worship of the Holy God• The scene in David’s time

Worship of the Holy God• The scene in David’s time

• The scene in heaven in Isaiah’s time—Isa. 6

Worship of the Holy God• The scene in David’s time

• The scene in heaven in Isaiah’s time—Isa. 6

• The scene in heaven in John’s time—Rev. 4-5

Worship of the Holy God• The scene in David’s time

• The scene in heaven in Isaiah’s time—Isa. 6

• The scene in heaven in John’s time—Rev. 4-5

• The scene in heaven right now

Worship by a Holy People

Worship by a Holy People• The focus is always on heaven

Worship by a Holy People• The focus is always on heaven

• The heart of the holy worshiper focused on Him

Worship by a Holy People• The focus is always on heaven

• The heart of the holy worshiper focused on Him• God looks internally, man externally

Worship by a Holy People• The focus is always on heaven

• The heart of the holy worshiper focused on Him• God looks internally, man externally

• Not the best singer or orator, etc.

Worship by a Holy People• The focus is always on heaven

• The heart of the holy worshiper focused on Him• God looks internally, man externally

• Not the best singer or orator, etc.

• We lift up holy hands, we have been redeemed

Worship by a Holy People• The focus is always on heaven

• The heart of the holy worshiper focused on Him• God looks internally, man externally

• Not the best singer or orator, etc.

• We lift up holy hands, we have been redeemed

• We use holy lips bought by His blood

Worship by a Holy People• The focus is always on heaven

• The heart of the holy worshiper focused on Him• God looks internally, man externally

• Not the best singer or orator, etc.

• We lift up holy hands, we have been redeemed

• We use holy lips bought by His blood

• Our worship ascends to heaven as a fragrant aroma

Worship in Holy Ways

Worship in Holy Ways• No indication that worship makes no difference

Worship in Holy Ways• No indication that worship makes no difference

• Jesus’ threefold description of holy worship

Worship in Holy Ways• No indication that worship makes no difference

• Jesus’ threefold description of holy worship• John 4:24 of worship we must offer

Worship in Holy Ways• No indication that worship makes no difference

• Jesus’ threefold description of holy worship• John 4:24 of worship we must offer

• Must worship the right One

Worship in Holy Ways• No indication that worship makes no difference

• Jesus’ threefold description of holy worship• John 4:24 of worship we must offer

• Must worship the right One

• Must worship with the right heart

Worship in Holy Ways• No indication that worship makes no difference

• Jesus’ threefold description of holy worship• John 4:24 of worship we must offer

• Must worship the right One

• Must worship with the right heart

• Must worship in the right way

Worship in Holy Ways• No indication that worship makes no difference

• Jesus’ threefold description of holy worship• John 4:24 of worship we must offer

• Must worship the right One

• Must worship with the right heart

• Must worship in the right way

• Five elements of holy worship when it began

Worship in Holy Ways• No indication that worship makes no difference

• Jesus’ threefold description of holy worship• John 4:24 of worship we must offer

• Must worship the right One

• Must worship with the right heart

• Must worship in the right way

• Five elements of holy worship when it began• The Lord’s supper every week, together

Worship in Holy Ways• No indication that worship makes no difference

• Jesus’ threefold description of holy worship• John 4:24 of worship we must offer

• Must worship the right One

• Must worship with the right heart

• Must worship in the right way

• Five elements of holy worship when it began• The Lord’s supper every week, together

• Praying together

Worship in Holy Ways• No indication that worship makes no difference

• Jesus’ threefold description of holy worship• John 4:24 of worship we must offer

• Must worship the right One

• Must worship with the right heart

• Must worship in the right way

• Five elements of holy worship when it began• The Lord’s supper every week, together

• Praying together

• Giving together

Worship in Holy Ways• No indication that worship makes no difference

• Jesus’ threefold description of holy worship• John 4:24 of worship we must offer

• Must worship the right One

• Must worship with the right heart

• Must worship in the right way

• Five elements of holy worship when it began• The Lord’s supper every week, together

• Praying together

• Giving together

• Studying together

Worship in Holy Ways• No indication that worship makes no difference

• Jesus’ threefold description of holy worship• John 4:24 of worship we must offer

• Must worship the right One

• Must worship with the right heart

• Must worship in the right way

• Five elements of holy worship when it began• The Lord’s supper every week, together

• Praying together

• Giving together

• Studying together

• Singing together

Becoming a Holy Worshiper

Becoming a Holy Worshiper• Believe John 3:16

Becoming a Holy Worshiper• Believe John 3:16

• Repent Acts 17:30

Becoming a Holy Worshiper• Believe John 3:16

• Repent Acts 17:30

• Confess Faith Rom. 10:9

Becoming a Holy Worshiper• Believe John 3:16

• Repent Acts 17:30

• Confess Faith Rom. 10:9

• Be Baptized Mark 16:16

Becoming a Holy Worshiper• Believe John 3:16

• Repent Acts 17:30

• Confess Faith Rom. 10:9

• Be Baptized Mark 16:16

Added to His church, His body, His family

Becoming a Holy Worshiper• Believe John 3:16

• Repent Acts 17:30

• Confess Faith Rom. 10:9

• Be Baptized Mark 16:16

Added to His church, His body, His family

• Be Faithful Rev. 2:10