41 Physical Worship

10/26/22 • -1 min

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Special Thanks for This Episode:

Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline, 1998

Music used under Creative Commons. Something Elated by Broke For Free. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated

This Episode Show Notes

Episode 40

John 4:19-24

19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.”

21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”

V.23

The Father is seeking worshipers

V.24

God is spirit, we are spirit/flesh hybrids. In worship, physical can only ever be a means to help our spirit to connect with God.
Worship in the Spirit
Worship in the Truth

“We are to present our bodies to God in a posture consistent with the inner spirit in worship. Standing, clapping, dancing, lifting the hands, lifting the head are postures consistent with the spirit of praise. To sit still looking dour is simply not appropriate for praise. Kneeling, bowing the head, lying prostrate are postures consistent with the spirit of adoration and humility.” (Foster, p. 169)

Challenge

Three times while you are worshiping this week, think about the truth of that worship moment and find a way to express that truth with your physical body as you attempt to express it with your soul. Explore physical expressions you do not normally do.

http://www.maywoodbaptistchurch.org/flighttraining/40%20Physical%20Worship.mp3All Show Notes: http://www.flighttrainingpodcast.wordpress.com

Special Thanks for This Episode:

Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline, 1998

Music used under Creative Commons. Something Elated by Broke For Free. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated

This Episode Show Notes

Episode 40

John 4:19-24

19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.”

V.23

The Father is seeking worshipers

V.24

God is spirit, we are spirit/flesh hybrids. In worship, physical can only ever be a means to help our spirit to connect with God.
Worship in the Spirit
Worship in the Truth

Challenge

Previous Episode

40 Receiving a Confession

http://www.maywoodbaptistchurch.org/flighttraining/39%20Receiving%20a%20Confession%20.mp3

All Show Notes: http://www.flighttrainingpodcast.wordpress.com

Special Thanks for This Episode:

Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline, 1998

Music used under Creative Commons. Something Elated by Broke For Free. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated

This Episode Show Notes

Episode 39

Receiving a confession part 2

Gleaned from Celebration of Discipline p.154-157

Already talked about living under the Cross.
- Nothing someone says can disturb us
- Frees us from temptation of “Spiritual Domination” (use confession against someone, attempt to control them or straighten them out)
Keep confidence
Prepare with prayer.
- Asking for more of Jesus to shine through us: His love, acceptance, forgiveness...
- For discernment, how to minister post confession
- Asking Jesus to stand in-between
- Pray for them while they share
Be silent while other shares. (NO offhanded comment to relieve tension, no prying for more information).
Silence in the room can be a powerful open door for the person to share more.
In the authority of Jesus announce forgiveness
Pray out loud with the person. For healing of inner wounds from the sin. Feel free to lay on hands

Next Episode

42 Holy Expectancy

http://www.maywoodbaptistchurch.org/flighttraining/41%20Holy%20Expectancy.mp3All Show Notes: http://www.flighttrainingpodcast.wordpress.com

Special Thanks for This Episode:

Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline, 1998

Music used under Creative Commons. Something Elated by Broke For Free. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated

This Episode Show Notes

Episode 41 Holy Expectancy

“One reason worship should be considered a Spiritual Discipline is because it is an ordered way of acting and living that sets us before God so he can transform us.” (Foster, p.166)

Yes we are dependant on God’s touch, but we can takes steps to open up to Him. (farmer analogy)

“Activity is the enemy of adoration.” (Foster, p.161)

Referencing Jesus’ assessment of greatest commandments: “The divine priority is worship first, service second.”

Frank Laubach constant conversation with God and Holy expectancy (Foster, p.162-163)

Challenge: Arrive to worship service room 10 minutes earlier than normal. Perhaps go to the balcony. Pray, lifting first your heart to Jesus and praising him. Pray for leaders of service. Pray for people entering room.

Could go further, getting extra sleep Saturday night, reading over song lyrics beforehand, going for a walk before entering church.