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SunSundayJanJanuary16th2011 January 16, 2011 - Establishing the Priority of Worship

Not Going Back - Worship Rises

"Build Him a House": Establishing the Priority of Worship
Ezra 1-2
Pastor Todd Dugard

Lifting high the name of Jesus Christ in worship is first priority in my life.

- Worship orders all my other priorities (1:1-4)

- Worship requires my time and talents (1:5-2:67)

- Worship compels my generosity (2:68-70)

Small Group Curriculum

1.     “God first, God only, God always!”  Is this how I would describe my life?
2.     Todd suggested that seeing priorities as a list is not the best way to understand them.  How are they better described?
3.     Read 1 Corinthians 3:16. How can we make corporate worship (worshipping as the body), a priority? (Ezra 1:5)
4.     How can I best prepare for worshipping as the body?
5.     Share how “all the time, everywhere” worship carries on throughout my week.  (John 4:23)
6.     Read Ezra 2 in its entirety.  (Just kidding!)  What do you identify with in the reasons Todd gave for why God included this list? 
7.     How is being “born and raised in Babylon” a danger to worship?

Breakout:
1. Read Proverbs 11:24 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. Which characterizes me?   Does my giving reflect it?
2. How will I make worship a priority this week?

 

Audio Establishing the Priority of Worship.mp3