QUEST TO UNDERSTAND ELEMENTARY SCRIPTURAL TRUTH

Evaluation of Worship Methodology

Pastor Craig R. Jarvis

 

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1Session #1: Grappling for God

  • God is all things.
  • God chooses to make Himself .
  • He initiates a relationship through revealing Himself in .
  • He initiates a relationship through revealing Himself in .
  • He initiates an eternal relationship through revealing Himself in .
  • We adapt to ’s mode of revelation.
  • He initiates a revelation.
  • He initiates an imperfect revelation. (Light, Shepherd, Spirit, etc.)
  • Worship is the celebration of these of God
  • We use a fallen image-bearer’s tongue, hands, voice to worship a completely holy God
  • We cannot understand the of God in our present state

2Finding meaning in Symbol and Posture

  • Our reality is consumed with symbols and postures (ring for marriage, handshake for greeting, hug for warm wishes, etc.)
  • We through symbol & posture:
  • We through symbol:
  • Even in , we remember through symbol and posture:
  • We do use symbols and postures. What dictates the use of one symbol over another?

  • What determines that we SHOULD NOT use a symbol or posture?

  • Does the Bible indicate that certain postures / symbols are prescriptive? Are they optional? Should we ignore / discourage them?

  • Should we not do it if it makes us ? Is that reason enough?
  • What determines if we SHOULD use a symbol or posture?

  • vs. discussion:

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