John 4:23-24 (Worship in spirit and truth)
"But
the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the
Father in spirit and truth... God is spirit, and those who worship him must
worship in spirit and truth."
Question: What does it mean to worship
God "in spirit and truth"?
Answer: It means worship that comes from the heart, guided by the Holy
Spirit, and aligned with the truth of who God is as revealed in Scripture. It
contrasts with mere external rituals or location-based worship.
Revelation
4:10–11 (Heavenly worship)
"...they
cast their crowns before the throne, saying, ‘Worthy are you, our Lord and God,
to receive glory and honor and power...’"
Question: Why do the elders cast their
crowns before God?
Answer: This act symbolizes humility and recognition that all authority,
victory, and honor ultimately belong to God, not to those who receive crowns
from Him.
Psalm
66:4 (All creation worships)
"All
the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your
name."
Question: How can the whole earth worship
God?
Answer: This is both poetic and prophetic. It reflects the reality that
all creation reveals God's glory (Romans 1:20) and anticipates a time when all
nations will recognize and honor God.
Exodus
34:8 (Worship in response to revelation)
"And
Moses quickly bowed his head toward the earth and worshiped."
Question: Why did Moses worship so
quickly?
Answer: Moses had just encountered God's glory and heard Him proclaim
His name and character (merciful, gracious, etc.). His immediate worship was a
spontaneous response to God’s revelation.
Luke
7:1–7 (The faith of the centurion)
"...just
say the word, and my servant will be healed..."
Question: What makes the centurion's
faith special?
Answer: His faith is remarkable because he recognized Jesus’ authority
and trusted His word completely—without needing physical presence. Jesus
marveled at such faith, especially coming from a Gentile.
Revelation
1:17 (John’s reaction to Jesus)
"When
I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on
me..."
Question: Why did John fall as though
dead?
Answer: John was overwhelmed by the glorified appearance of Jesus. It
reflects reverence, fear, and awe in the presence of divine majesty. Jesus’
comforting touch reveals His love and authority.
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Corinthians 11:23–26 (The Lord’s Supper)
"...do
this in remembrance of me... For as often as you eat this bread and drink the
cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes."
Question: What is the purpose of the
Lord’s Supper?
Answer: It is to remember Jesus’ sacrificial death, proclaim it
publicly, and look forward to His return. It's a sacred act of worship and
testimony for believers.
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Corinthians 11:26 (Proclaiming the Lord’s death)
"You
proclaim the Lord's death until he comes."
Question: How is the Lord’s death
"proclaimed" by the act of Communion?
Answer: The bread and cup symbolize Jesus’ body and blood, reminding
participants and witnesses of His atonement. It becomes a visible sermon of the
gospel.
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Corinthians 11:27–30 (Unworthy participation)
"...whoever
eats...in an unworthy manner will be guilty... That is why many of you are weak
and ill..."
Question: What does it mean to partake
unworthily, and what are the consequences?
Answer: To partake unworthily means treating the Lord’s Supper casually,
with unconfessed sin, or without reverence. Paul warns that doing so invites
God’s discipline, including physical consequences, to preserve the church’s
holiness.
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