Sunday, July 23, 2017 Sermon Notes Psalm 50 âAn
Sunday, July 23, 2017 Sermon Notes Psalm 50 SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTS’ PAGE
“An Examination of the Worshiper”
I.
The Judge Comes Out of the Chamber (50:1-6)
GOD BLESSES ISRAEL THROUGH BALAAM There was no Children’s Sunday School this week. We are praising the Lord for another wonderful year of Sunday School. Once again, God has proven Himself faithful. We will start the new Sunday School year on Sunday, September 3 with a kick-off breakfast and then the first lessons will begin on Sunday, September 10.
II.
Defendant #1: The Formalist (50:7-15)
July Memory Verses: John 3:14-16 Just as Moses lifted up the in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. =================================================== July Catechism Quest for Children’s Church
III.
Defendant #2: The Hypocrite (50:16-21)
48. Q. What day of the week do Christians set aside as holy to God? A. The first day of the week, called the Lord’s Day. (The first day of the week has been recognized by the church as the Lord’s Day since apostolic times. John 20:1-19 Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 16:2)
49. Q. Why is it called the Lord’s Day? A. Because it is the day that Christ rose from the dead. (Matt. 28:1-6; Luke 24:1-6; John 20:1-19)
IV.
The Verdict (50:22-23)
50. Q. How should the Lord’s Day be kept? A. As a day set apart to God in worshipping with God’s people and remembering Jesus our Lord and Savior. (Is. 58:13-14; Heb. 10:23-25).
51. Q. What is the fifth commandment? A. The fifth commandment is, Honor your father and mother (Ex 20:12; Deut 5:16).
52. Q. What does the fifth commandment teach us? A. To love and obey our parents (Mt 15:3-6; Eph 6:1-3; Col 3:20).
Feeding on the Truth Monday Psalm 50. This powerful psalm summons all the earth to serve as a witness against the worshiper as God comes to examine him. There is no way a follower of Christ can read this text and not come under some level of conviction. Is there a specific point of examination from this psalm that caused you to evaluate your heart and seek to be made right by the Lord?
How does the truth of 1 John 1:5-10 comfort you as you lay yourself open before the Lord?
Tuesday Psalm 50:1-6. How is God described in this passage?
Is there a warning for us concerning how we approach God in worship? Does this mean we need to come sheepishly and terrified? How does Hebrews 4:16 teach to come before God? Wednesday The terminology and imagery of Psalm 50:1-6 is not isolated to an Old Testament description of God. Hebrews 12:18-29 uses the power and majesty of God’s presence on Mt. Sinai to argue from the lesser to the greater – “If that scene was terrifying and caused the people to tremble when My message was delivered through Moses, how much more terrifying will it be for those who treat lightly the message that I delivered through My Son.
When I come I will not only shake the mountains, but I will also shake the heavens (12:26).” What is the proper response of the worshiper as given in Hebrews 12:28-29?
Thursday Psalm 50:14-15, 23 gives the heart of proper of worship. What are the marks of a faithful worshiper (1 Thess. 5:17-18; John 4:21-24)?
Friday Psalm 50:7-15. The formalist is confronted. This is the one who views the motions of worship as an accomplishment and not as an expression of their heart. This is the’ checklist worshiper’, “Tell me what to do and I’ll do it.” Worship for this person is a means to an end, instead of being the end and purpose of their life. Instead of being an outflow of their internal affection, this person looks for an external and additional benefit to worship. Worship is not the benefit, but instead the benefit is the self-righteous satisfaction of thinking God must be impressed with my effort and performance. This is so sad. And what inevitably happens is that this type of worshiper begins to despise the times of corporate worship because he sees them as demanding and invasive on his lifestyle, instead of being a wonderful opportunity to express his heartfelt love for the Lord. This potential is in all of us. May God grant the necessary grace to keep us all faithful. Saturday Lord willing, tomorrow we will look to the Lord in Psalm 53.
Sunday to Sunday
Connecting Truth to Life July 23-29, 2017 Sermon Title: “An Examination of the Worshiper” Sermon Text: Psalm 50
“An Examination of the Worshiper”
I.
The Judge Comes Out of the Chamber (50:1-6)
GOD BLESSES ISRAEL THROUGH BALAAM There was no Children’s Sunday School this week. We are praising the Lord for another wonderful year of Sunday School. Once again, God has proven Himself faithful. We will start the new Sunday School year on Sunday, September 3 with a kick-off breakfast and then the first lessons will begin on Sunday, September 10.
II.
Defendant #1: The Formalist (50:7-15)
July Memory Verses: John 3:14-16 Just as Moses lifted up the in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. =================================================== July Catechism Quest for Children’s Church
III.
Defendant #2: The Hypocrite (50:16-21)
48. Q. What day of the week do Christians set aside as holy to God? A. The first day of the week, called the Lord’s Day. (The first day of the week has been recognized by the church as the Lord’s Day since apostolic times. John 20:1-19 Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 16:2)
49. Q. Why is it called the Lord’s Day? A. Because it is the day that Christ rose from the dead. (Matt. 28:1-6; Luke 24:1-6; John 20:1-19)
IV.
The Verdict (50:22-23)
50. Q. How should the Lord’s Day be kept? A. As a day set apart to God in worshipping with God’s people and remembering Jesus our Lord and Savior. (Is. 58:13-14; Heb. 10:23-25).
51. Q. What is the fifth commandment? A. The fifth commandment is, Honor your father and mother (Ex 20:12; Deut 5:16).
52. Q. What does the fifth commandment teach us? A. To love and obey our parents (Mt 15:3-6; Eph 6:1-3; Col 3:20).
Feeding on the Truth Monday Psalm 50. This powerful psalm summons all the earth to serve as a witness against the worshiper as God comes to examine him. There is no way a follower of Christ can read this text and not come under some level of conviction. Is there a specific point of examination from this psalm that caused you to evaluate your heart and seek to be made right by the Lord?
How does the truth of 1 John 1:5-10 comfort you as you lay yourself open before the Lord?
Tuesday Psalm 50:1-6. How is God described in this passage?
Is there a warning for us concerning how we approach God in worship? Does this mean we need to come sheepishly and terrified? How does Hebrews 4:16 teach to come before God? Wednesday The terminology and imagery of Psalm 50:1-6 is not isolated to an Old Testament description of God. Hebrews 12:18-29 uses the power and majesty of God’s presence on Mt. Sinai to argue from the lesser to the greater – “If that scene was terrifying and caused the people to tremble when My message was delivered through Moses, how much more terrifying will it be for those who treat lightly the message that I delivered through My Son.
When I come I will not only shake the mountains, but I will also shake the heavens (12:26).” What is the proper response of the worshiper as given in Hebrews 12:28-29?
Thursday Psalm 50:14-15, 23 gives the heart of proper of worship. What are the marks of a faithful worshiper (1 Thess. 5:17-18; John 4:21-24)?
Friday Psalm 50:7-15. The formalist is confronted. This is the one who views the motions of worship as an accomplishment and not as an expression of their heart. This is the’ checklist worshiper’, “Tell me what to do and I’ll do it.” Worship for this person is a means to an end, instead of being the end and purpose of their life. Instead of being an outflow of their internal affection, this person looks for an external and additional benefit to worship. Worship is not the benefit, but instead the benefit is the self-righteous satisfaction of thinking God must be impressed with my effort and performance. This is so sad. And what inevitably happens is that this type of worshiper begins to despise the times of corporate worship because he sees them as demanding and invasive on his lifestyle, instead of being a wonderful opportunity to express his heartfelt love for the Lord. This potential is in all of us. May God grant the necessary grace to keep us all faithful. Saturday Lord willing, tomorrow we will look to the Lord in Psalm 53.
Sunday to Sunday
Connecting Truth to Life July 23-29, 2017 Sermon Title: “An Examination of the Worshiper” Sermon Text: Psalm 50
