AY Honor Christian Worship Answer Key

Christian Worship

Skill Level

2

Year

2011

Version

28.09.2025

Approval authority

South Pacific Division

INTRODUCTION: BEFORE YOU START The aim of this honour is to give an introduction to the wonderful topic of Christian Worship. Christian Worship comes from the heart. The love of God for each of is difficult to comprehend. When we study His scriptures, we are best to just accept it and wait for Heaven.

Important: Each of the topics in this Honour can be a source of many day’s prayerful study (or even years). Use your creativity and imagination. Call on Divine assistance to make each topic real. The message will lose its impact if the honour is dragged out.

1

To help appreciate the character and majesty of the Christian God, briefly discuss what the Scriptures have to say about the following:

The purpose of this requirement is to give a basic insight into the character of the Christian God. Whether we like it or not, we humans are caught up in a titanic struggle between good and evil. Each one of us can freely choose what side we are on. We want this to be a snapshot of world history – the conflict between good and evil.

1a

Satan’s pride, conflict in heaven, Satan thrown out of heaven

Ezekiel 28:17. Isaiah 14:13-14. Revelation 12:7-9.

1b

Creation of the earth and its inhabitants

Genesis 1:1-2:3. The story of creation of the earth.

Genesis 1:27. Psalms 8:5. Psalm 139:14.

1c

Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and their expulsion

The Garden of Eden was a wonderful place, but Adam and Eve had some serious shortcomings. Perhaps we may have done the same things as they did.

• God creates the Garden of Eden, places people in it and gives specific instructions. Genesis 2:8-17
• God places people in the Garden and gives specific instructions. Genesis 2:15-17
• Satan, disguised as a serpent, talks to the woman Eve. Genesis 3:1-5
• Eve is deceived. She eats the fruit and gives some to her husband Adam. Genesis 3:6
• Initial results of eating the forbidden fruit. Genesis 3:7-13
• Terrible results of disobedience - eating the forbidden fruit. Genesis 3:14-24

1d

The shortcomings of the human race

1e

God’s iron-clad promise to the human race

1f

The birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ

1g

The ministry of Jesus Christ

1h

The death of Jesus Christ on the cross

1i

The resurrection of Jesus, His ascension to heaven and promise to return

1j

The Holy Spirit is received and the gospel is preached worldwide

1k

Christ returns to claim His own; those who are alive, and those who are not

1l

Christ’s people in Heaven and the New Earth forever and ever

2

Describe the modern meaning of the word ‘worship’ and words of the original Scriptures which have be translated as ‘worship’.

3

Choose at least six (6) scripture references which refer to the true worship of God. Briefly describe how each can be applied to your life.

4

Act out at least two of the following and discuss where each was not according to God’s will:

4a

Cain’s sacrifice of the ‘fruit of the ground’ (Genesis 4:2-8)

4b

Worship of the golden calf by the Israelites (Exodus 32)

4c

Nadab and Abihu’s big mistake. (Leviticus 10:1-7)

4d

The Pharisee’s and the tax collector’s prayers. (Luke 18:9-14)

5

Discuss how the instructions and illustrations provided in the Scriptures can be applied to Christian Worship today. Take into account the locality where you worship.

5a

When and where to worship

5b

How to worship

5c

What topics to focus on

6

Leadership in worship: Outline considerations and potential pitfalls under the following headings:

6a

Preparation and prayer

6b

The worship topic and appropriate music

6c

The worship ‘team’ (musicians, speakers, deacons, public address people, etc.)

6d

The congregation (ages, language, personal issues, expectations, cultural background, etc.)

7

Do the following: Complete the Christian Worship Honours: Evaluation Form for at least two of the following:

7a

Conduct a series of private (ie just you & God) Christian Worship services

7b

Be part of the congregation of a Christian Worship service

7c

Participate in a worship team

7d

Lead out in a Christian Worship service for a group of at least 5 people.

For this requirement you will need to print out, complete, and turn in to your instructor the Evaluation Form found here: http://honours.adventistconnect.org/assets/330559

Private worship, corporate worship, participating in leading worship and leading worship are all somewhat different experiences. This is why you need to evaluate from at least two of these perspectives.

References

• http://honours.adventistconnect.org/christian-worship-1 resources for teaching honor