“On Your Mark, Get Set, Now Worship”

July 29, 2025

“On Your Mark, Get Set, Now Worship”

Hebrews 9:6

“When everything in the Tent was made ready in this way, the priests went into the first

room every day to worship.” (NCV)

I. Reasons for Worshipping God
Listed below are valid grounds for believers to worship God.

1. of the Lord should cause believers to worship God.
Luke 23:47
“When the Roman officer overseeing the execution saw what had happened,
he worshiped God and said, “Surely this man was innocent.” (NLT)

2. towards the Lord should cause believers to worship God.
Exodus 34:14
“You must worship no other gods, for the LORD, whose very name is Jealous, is
a God who is jealous about his relationship with you.” (NLT)

3. in the Lord should cause believers to worship God.
Acts 24:14
“But I admit that I follow the Way, which they call a cult. I worship the God of
our ancestors, and I firmly believe the Jewish law and everything written in the
prophets.” (NLT)

4. from the Lord should cause believers to worship God.
Genesis 24:48
“Then I bowed low and worshiped the Lord. I praised the Lord, the God of my
master, Abraham, because he had led me straight to my master’s niece to be
his son’s wife.” (NLT)

5. to the Lord should cause believers to worship God.
John 9:31
“We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but he is ready to hear those
who worship him and do his will.” (NLT)

II. Responses to Worshipping God
Listed below is how some individuals in the Bible reacted to the Lord being
worshiped.

1. Some people in the Bible responded to God being worshiped by .
Matthew 28:17
“When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted!” (NLT)

2. Some people in the Bible responded to God being worshiped by .
Matthew 2:11
“They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they
bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests
and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” (NLT)

3. Some people in the Bible responded to God being worshiped by .
2 Chronicles 20:18
“Jehoshaphat bowed down with his face to the ground, and all the people
of Judah and Jerusalem fell down in worship before the Lord.” (NIV)

4. Some people in the Bible responded to God being worshiped by .
2 Chronicles 7:3-4
“When all the people of Israel saw the fire coming down and the glorious
presence of the Lord filling the Temple, they fell face down on the ground
and worshiped and praised the Lord, saying, “He is good! His faithful love
endures forever!” 4) Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices to
the Lord.” (NLT)

5. Some people in the Bible responded to God being worshiped by .
2 Chronicles 29:28
“And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang, and the
trumpeters sounded: and all this continued until the burnt offering was
finished.” (KJV)

III. Recommendations on Worshipping God
Listed below is wise counsel for believers seeking to worship God.

1. Believers should seek to worship God .
Hebrews 12:28
“Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and
please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe.” (NLT)

2. Believers should seek to worship God .
1 Samuel 7:4
“So the Israelites got rid of their images of Baal and Ashtoreth and worshiped
only the Lord.” (NLT)

3. Believers should seek to worship God .
Psalm 5:7
“Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your
Temple with deepest awe.” (NLT)

4. Believers should seek to worship God .
2 Samuel 12:19-20
“When David saw them whispering, he realized what had happened. “Is the
child dead?” he asked. “Yes,” they replied, “he is dead.” 20) Then David got up
from the ground, washed himself, put on lotions, and changed his clothes. He
went to the Tabernacle and worshiped the Lord. After that, he returned to the
palace and was served food and ate.” (NLT)

5. Believers should seek to worship God .
1 Chronicles 28:9
“And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately.
Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For
the Lord sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek
him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.” (NLT)

IV. Reflections about Worshipping God
Please answer the questions below and be prepared to share your responses with
others.
1. Which answer from Section 1 stood out for you and why?
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2. Which answer in Section II stood out for you and why?
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3. Which answer in Section III stood out for you and why?
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4. What is the best advice you have received about worship?
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5. What would you like to improve as it relates to your worship of God?