Part 2: Ascribe to the Lord Glory ______

PRAYER GUIDE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 During your prayer time this week, let’s all be praying together about the following items. Use the space at the bottom to record your personal prayer items, or requests from your 1:10 Group. Neighboring Church Pray this week for the ministry and people of Nappanee Missionary Church. Personal Prayer Items

______Sunday, September 9, 2018 | Wawasee Community Bible Church | Milford, Indiana | Pastor Josh Weiland ______PART 2: ASCRIBE TO THE LORD GLORY ______

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______Worship = to express and ascribe worth Word Find for Psalm 98:1-9 (ESV) Find the words bolded below. Omniprsence: God is everywhere A PSALM. 1 Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! Manifest Presence: God is here His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. 2 The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the Exodus 29:43 (ESV) nations. 3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of 43 There I will meet with the people of Israel, Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. 4 Make a joyful and it shall be sanctified by my glory. noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! 5 Sing praises to the LORD with the John 1:14 (ESV) 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his lyre, with the lyre and the glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. sound of melody! 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD! 7 Let Psalm 22:3 (ESV) the sea roar, and all that fills it; 3 Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. the world and those who dwell in it! 8 Let the rivers clap their hands; let the hills sing for joy together 9 before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. Mark 12:30 (ESV) He will judge the world with 30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. righteousness, and the peoples with equity. 1:10 COMMUNITY GROUP 2 Corinthians 3:17 (ESV) HOMEWORK 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, z there is freedom. GETTING STARTED 1. Do you like to dance? What kind of dancing? Or do you prefer to watch others do it?

2. Review your message notes. What stood out to you from the message this week? Do you Ways I Can Express Freedom in My Worship: have questions? Disagreements? Discuss it with your group.

1. With my VOICE… DISCUSS 3. Read Psalm 47 and Psalm 95. Do you see any commands in this Psalm? Do any of them apply to us? What might keep us from obeying some of these commands? By speaking… (Psalm 71:8, 34:1)

By singing… (Psalm 47:6) 4. Read Psalm 149 and Psalm 150. (For extra credit, read Psalm 148, too) What stands out to you By shouting… (Psalm 100:1, 27:6) from these Psalms?

5. What four activities are done to praise God? (Psalm 149:1-3) Do these activities sound joyful? 2. With my HANDS. Boring? Exciting? — Are there any of these activities that would make you feel uncomfortable? Why? Should they? By lifting them… (Psalm 63:4, 1 Timothy 2:8)

By stretching them out… (Psalm 143:6) 6. What is God’s response when his people praise him? (verse 4)

By clapping… (Psalm 47:1) 7. What is meant by singing for joy “on their beds” in verse 5? You might also look at Psalm 63:6. — Consider the fact that in this time, very few bedrooms were private. Most families slept in By playing instruments… (Psalm 33:2-3; Psalm 150:3-5) the same room together. Wouldn’t this be a nuisance? 3. In my POSTURE. 8. What is the flip side of this kingdom of joy and praise? See Psalm 149:6-9. Why vengeance? By standing… (Psalm 135:1-2) How is this type of activity “the glory” of all saints?

By kneeling / bowing… (Psalm 95:6) UP CLOSE By dancing… (Psalm 149:2-3) 9. In our church’s worship, can you see God joining in with delight and spontaneity? Or nodding off in boredom? What about in your personal worship? What kind of celebration does God delight in?

Exodus 33:15–16 (ESV) 15 And he said to him, “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here. 10. Read Mark 12:30 Do you let your emotions and body engage in joyful worship? Why or why 16 For how shall it be known that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not? How could you engage more wholly? not in your going with us, so that we are distinct, I and your people, from every other

Each week people from Wawasee Bible meet in small groups in various homes to learn about Jesus, pray, eat, laugh, and live life together. We call them 1:10 Community Groups (the “1:10” comes from Colossians 1:10). The questions here are based on the sermon each week, and guide each group’s study. If you’re interested in connecting with a 1:10 Group, let us know on the Connect Card in your bulletin. 1:10 COMMUNITY GROUP 2 Corinthians 3:17 (ESV) HOMEWORK 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, z there is freedom. GETTING STARTED 1. Do you like to dance? What kind of dancing? Or do you prefer to watch others do it?

2. Review your message notes. What stood out to you from the message this week? Do you Ways I Can Express Freedom in My Worship: have questions? Disagreements? Discuss it with your group.

By singing… (Psalm 47:6) 4. Read Psalm 149 and Psalm 150. (For extra credit, read Psalm 148, too) What stands out to you By shouting… (Psalm 100:1, 27:6) from these Psalms?

By stretching them out… (Psalm 143:6) 6. What is God’s response when his people praise him? (verse 4)

Each week people from Wawasee Bible meet in small groups in various homes to learn about Jesus, pray, eat, laugh, and live life together. We call them 1:10 Community Groups (the “1:10” comes from Colossians 1:10). The questions here are based on the sermon each week, and guide each group’s study. If you’re interested in connecting with a 1:10 Group, let us know on the Connect Card in your bulletin. PRAYER GUIDE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 During your prayer time this week, let’s all be praying together about the following items. Use the space at the bottom to record your personal prayer items, or requests from your 1:10 Group. Neighboring Church Pray this week for the ministry and people of Nappanee Missionary Church. Personal Prayer Items

______Sunday, September 9, 2018 | Wawasee Community Bible Church | Milford, Indiana | Pastor Josh Weiland ______PART 2: ASCRIBE TO THE LORD GLORY ______

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