The Spirit of Christmas: Worship (Pt. 1)
Luke 1:68 ESV
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel...”
Luke 2:13-14 NIV
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
Luke 2:20a NIV
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen,
Luke 2:28a NIV
Simeon took him in his arms and praised God...
Luke 2:38a NIV
Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God...
Matthew 2:1b-2 NIV
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."
Matthew 2:8 NIV
He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him."
Luke 1:46 NIV
And Mary said, "My soul glorifies the Lord
1st Her worship was internal
Luke 1:46-47 NIV
And Mary said, "My soul glorifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
Isaiah 29:13a NLT
And so the Lord says, "These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips...
Isaiah 29:13b NLT
but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote.
John 4:24 NIV
God is spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.
Psalm 139:23-24a NIV
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me.
2nd Her worship was intense
Luke 1:46 NIV
And Mary said, "My soul glorifies the Lord,
Luke 2:10b-11a NIV
I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you.
