2013 FEBRUARY WEEK THREE LESSON

STUDY 13: CHRISTIAN WORSHIP AND PRAISE

MEMORY VERSE:Psalm 119:164

MAIN TEXT:Colossians 3:12-17

The whole of the Christian’s life is intended to be devoted, in word and action, to the praise and worship of God on a daily basis. It is this constant consecrated walk with God which gives us ready access to the throne of God in worship. This closer walk with God must be rooted in the word of God, which we should read, listen to, study, memorise, discuss, and teach as necessary. Also, we should “always offer praise to God as our sacrifice through Jesus, which is the offering presented by lips that confess him as Lord” (Heb.  13:15, GNB).   

STUDY QUESTIONS

1.      Why should we allow the peace that comes from Christ to rule in our hearts? Colossians 3:15

2.      According to Colossians 3:16, what types of songs are Christians called upon to sing?

3.      When should the believer live a devoted life to the praise and worship of God?

4.      According to Colossians 3:13, why should believers forgive one another as they approach God in worship?

5.      Why are believers to clothe themselves with love? Colossians 3:14

CONCLUSION: The importance of songs in acceptable worship is pointed out by Paul’s exhortation that, “We should sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.(Colossians 3:16b).Here Paul wants our worship to be complete.  Psalms may be singing from the actual Psalms in the Bible.  Hymns may be singing some known and written songs in existence. Spiritual songs possibly will be spontaneous prophetic songs given by the Holy Spirit during the time of praying or ministering to God. Spiritual songs are new songs given by Holy Spiritat a particular.