CREATED FOR WORSHIP, 10-30-22

1. Created to Worship Why am I here? What is my purpose? Isaiah 43:5-7 Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. 6 I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back.’ Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth— 7 everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.”, The English word “worship” comes from worth ship. That is, worship is showing or displaying the worth of God. 2. Our Need to Worship God doesn’t need our praise and worship, but we need Him! Exodus 3:12-14 And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.”13 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?”14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” Jehovah in Hebrew was originally – YHWH 3. The Power of Praise and Worship Acts 16:20-34 20 They brought them before the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar 21 by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans to accept or practice.” 22 The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods. 23 After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. 24 When he received these orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. 27 The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul shouted, “Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!”29 The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” 32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. 33 At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized. 34 The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God— he and his whole household. 4. Pure Worship Isaiah 6:3-4 "And they were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.’ At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke. Psalm 29:1-2 Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. HERE’S WHAT I WANT US TO DO THIS WEEK 1. Worship God during the week. 2. Ask the Lord to help you prepare your heart for worship when you come to church. 3. While worshipping, don’t be afraid of what others think, worship God with all your heart. *Scripture Assignment this Week: 1. Write/Type following Verses, One Each Day, in your Own Words. 2. Write/Type what God is Saying to You Personally through it. 3. Write/Type what You will Do as a Result. *Mon – Isaiah 43:5-7, Tue – Exodus 3:12-14, Wed – Acts 16:20-26, Thu – Acts 16:27-34, Fri – Isaiah 6:3-4, Sat – Psalm 29:1-2 (All Scriptures used are from the NIV 2011 unless otherwise noted.) *If you miss a Sunday & want to catch up, want to watch or listen to a message again, or want a friend to see it, visit our website www.gothope.cc or FaceBook or YouTube. *Help us Transform Broken Lives through Christ's Love by Giving Today! Text “New Hope Give” to (833) 292-0837 & follow the prompts! *Download our New Hope APP Today & Get Connected, Stay Informed, & Give! Text “New Hope App” to (833) 292-0837 & follow prompts!