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…a sermon for Trumpets
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1] Where does it state that we are to keep the Feast of trumpets?
Leviticus 23:24-25
24 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in
the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of
blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation.
25 Ye shall do no servile work therein: but ye shall offer an offering
made by fire unto the LORD.
2] Does it give this command anywhere
else?
Numbers 29:1
And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have
an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: it is a day of blowing
the trumpets unto you.
3] What does our doctrine say about the
meaning of Trumpets?
The following is from our doctrine on the Annual Holy Days under the
heading, "Spiritual Meaning."
Feast of Trumpets: Trumpets were an instrument often used to sound the
alarm for war. They were also the instrument of the watchman to arouse
the sleeping populace if danger threatened. This festival represents the
preaching of the gospel to the world by God's faithful watchmen who have
the responsibility of arousing the people from their spiritual slumber
(Ezekiel 33:1-16). At this point, God has ceased to let mankind go his
own way. The time has come to save not just a few in His Church, but all
peoples—to save man from himself. Otherwise, man would succeed in
destroying himself.
The Day of Trumpets also symbolizes the resurrection of all who died in
Christ and the change of all who will be living in Christ. This stunning
event—the achievement of eternal life for millions through birth into
the Family of God—will occur simultaneously with the return of Jesus
Christ at the last trump. "In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at
the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be
raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed" (1 Corinthians 15:52).
Jewish tradition adds some interesting parallels. For example, the Day
of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah) is said to
picture the most important judgment time, when the inhabitants of the
world shall be judged by the Creator. Furthermore, Tishri I was
considered by some Jewish commentators to be the beginning of
Creation—which would create a complete parallelism, since this shall be
fulfilled by the "Day of the Lord," the time of the Creator's physical
return to His creation as Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord and
lords. ~end quote~
4] What does our doctrine say is the function of the Holy Days?
Quoting from our doctrine:
“The primary importance of the festivals is their function as
spiritual symbols, outlining God's plan of salvation for the individual
and the world. These days include religious instruction and worship
which provide for spiritual renewal on a regular basis.”
---end quote---
5] What does our doctrine say is the
central concern of these Holy Days?
“The central concern of these days is spiritual. Supplementing the
weekly Sabbath services, there is still a need for intensive
concentration on spiritual matters over a period of days without the
distraction of the normal routine of making a living. The spring and
autumn festival seasons supply this, especially the Feast of Tabernacles
which is customarily held only in a few central locations.
“The holy days fulfill the spiritual objective of being holy
convocations for the Church today. They also are "shadows of things to
come" pointing to and outlining the substance of God's great plan of
salvation for all mankind.” ---end quote---
6] What does the Feast of Trumpets
symbolize?
From our doctrine:
“The Feast of Trumpets symbolizes the spreading of the gospel to the
world like the trumpet call of a watchman; it also shows the return of
Jesus Christ to set up the Kingdom of God on earth.”
---end quote---
7] Where the Holy Days kept in the New
Testament?
Again from our doctrine on the Holy Days…
“In scholarship it is widely acknowledged that the early Church
continued to observe the annual holy days of the Old Testament: ‘In the
early Christian Church the propriety of celebrating the Festivals
together with the whole of the Jewish people was never questioned, so
that it needed no special mention’ (The New
International Dictionary of new Testament Theology, vol. 1, 628).
“However, it is obvious that the annual festivals took on a new
significance in the apostolic [ap-uh-stol-ik
- times of the apostles] Church and were transformed into
celebrations. Jesus Himself played a great part in this by His teachings
and example.
“The gospels show a number of examples of Jesus observing various
festivals. It was so expected that He would be in Jerusalem for these
occasions that people waited to see whether He would come when His life
was in danger (John 7:11; 11:55-57). In addition to His last Passover,
He came to Jerusalem on at least one other Passover (John 2:13), as well
as spending one in the region of Galilee (John 6:1-4). John 7 describes
happenings during a particular Feast of Tabernacles. Unnamed feasts are
mentioned in John 4:45 and 5:1. He also attended the Feast of
Dedication, even though this was not one of the Old Testament
institutions.
“By far the most important festival of Jesus' life was the one at which
He was betrayed. On this occasion, He met with His disciples at the
beginning of the 14th of Nisan. It is clear not only from the gospel of
John that He had the Last Supper a day earlier than the Jews (John
18:28), but this is also indicated by passing remarks in the Synoptic
gospels. (While it is recognized that there
are still some unanswered questions in any attempt at harmonizing all
four accounts, it is evident that Jesus took His Passover a day earlier
than the Jews.)
“In any case, Jesus at this time changed the symbols of the Passover for
Christians and also went through the ceremony of washing the disciples’
feet. Then He died as the Passover Lamb of God.
“The apostolic [ap-uh-stol-ik] Church
had its own beginning some several weeks later on the day of Pentecost.
Again, an Old Testament observance immediately took on deep new
Christian Significance for the Church, because the Holy Spirit was first
sent on that day.
“Various of the festivals are mentioned elsewhere, though generally only
in passing. Pentecost is mentioned twice besides Acts 2 (Acts 20:16; 1
Corinthians 16:8). The Day of Atonement is called by its common
designation of the time, "the Fast" (cf Acts 27:9). These all indicate
an environment in which the holy days were known, accepted and
observed.”
---end quote---
8] What is the spiritual meaning of the Feast of Trumpets?
Still in the doctrine on the Holy Days…
“The holy days serve as an outline or picture of God's salvation
plan—both for the individual and for mankind in general. This
understanding is based on a multitude of scriptures and is ultimately
derived from the examples of Jesus and the New Testament writers who
expound the meaning of some of the celebrations in unequivocal terms.
"The holy days not only teach us God's plan of salvation, they point us
directly to our Savior Jesus Christ. Christ is our Passover. It is by
putting on Christ (eating Unleavened Bread)
that we put out sin (leavened bread).
Christ was the first of the first-fruits, and it was through His
resurrection that we can receive God's Holy Spirit as Counselor,
Comforter, or Advocate (Pentecost). It
is Christ who is going to intervene in world affairs on the Day of
Trumpets and become King of kings and Lord and lords. Those who have
accepted Christ are now at one with Him through baptism and His
Spirit-having their sins forgiven. Christ is coming to set up His
government in the Millennium and rule this earth, and His people are now
preparing the way for and are representatives of that Kingdom by
following in Christ's footsteps (Feast of
Tabernacles). Finally, Christ shall make salvation available to
everyone in the last great step of His plan, which is the ultimate
conclusion of His personal sacrifice as our Savior (Last
Great Day).
"The Church keeps God's annual holy days in their true spiritual intent
as constant reminders of the plan of God. It stresses their spiritual
meaning just as Paul did in 1 Corinthians 5 when he wrote: 'Let us,
therefore, celebrate the festival with the unleavened bread of sincerity
and truth.'
"Feast of Trumpets: Trumpets were an instrument often used to sound the
alarm for war. They were also the instrument of the watchman to arouse
the sleeping populace if danger threatened. This festival represents the
preaching of the gospel to the world by God's faithful watchmen who have
the responsibility of arousing the people from their spiritual slumber
(Ezekiel 33:1-16). At this point, God has ceased to let mankind go his
own way. The time has come to save not just a few in His Church, but all
peoples—to save man from himself. Otherwise, man would succeed in
destroying himself.
"The Day of Trumpets also symbolizes the resurrection of all who died in
Christ and the change of all who will be living in Christ. This stunning
event—the achievement of eternal life for millions through birth into
the Family of God—will occur simultaneously with the return of Jesus
Christ at the last trump. "In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at
the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be
raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed" (1 Corinthians 15:52).---end
quote---
9] How do we observe the Holy Days in
God’s Church today?
From the doctrine…
“The Church observes these same holy days given by God in the Old
Testament, and upheld and kept by the Church of God and the apostles in
the New.
"The major distinguishing feature of the annual holy days is their
spiritual function and significance. They provide the opportunity to
forget the mundane day-to-day cares of the world and to concentrate on
the things of God. In addition to private worship and devotion, church
services are held just as on the weekly Sabbath. At these services, the
spiritual significance of the particular festival or holy day is
generally the theme of the sermons.
"The need for periodic festival celebrations seems intrinsic to all
human beings. It is doubtful whether there has been a human culture in
recorded history without certain annual or periodic observances. This
need is met in the Church today in the manner our Creator ordained, by
continuing to maintain the annual festivals kept in the Old Testament
and by the early Church. Like the weekly Sabbath, these days have
necessary spiritual, psychological and physical purposes.
"The functions of the annual holy days are partly the same as those of
the weekly Sabbath. They provide physical rest from the regular routine.
Yet there are a number of differences on the purely physical plane of
observance. The annual festival periods provide high points of the year
as social occasions on which to see friends and relatives and during
which one can have the means and the leisure to enjoy good food and
recreation.
"Psychologically, the annual festivals usually allow a more lengthy
break from regular routine than does the weekly rest day. They are
something to look forward to. They provide the occasion for doing things
as a family unit. While they differ somewhat from the traditional modern
holiday or vacation, their psychological function is very similar,
especially for those who do not have other vacation periods during the
year.
"One of the major differences of the annual festivals from the weekly
Sabbath is that Church members are enjoined to follow the biblical
injunction of Deuteronomy 14:22-26, and set aside up to one tenth (or
tithe) of their income in a special fund for use in celebrating
these days. (See the doctrine on
Tithing and Giving) This provides the opportunity for the
enjoyment of extra-special food and drink. During the non-holy days of a
festival, suitable recreation is also encouraged, especially for the
family unit. A special offering is taken on the annual Sabbaths in
accord with Deuteronomy 16:16-17." ---end
quote---
10] What does our booklet, “God’s Seasonal
Plan” have to say about the Feast of Trumpets?
“Just before the fall comes the Feast of Trumpets. God said, ‘In the
seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a Sabbath, a
memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation’ (Leviticus 23:24).
"The trumpet was Israel's means of communication. Study Numbers 10:1-10
for further details. To assemble the people, trumpets were blown. They
were blown as 'officers' call,' just as in the military, to cause this
or that tribe to march, or to herald the arrival of special occasions.
They were blown as an announcement-to say, in effect, 'ATTENTION,
everyone!' They were blown as an alarm if an enemy was approaching, and
blown on solemn holy days.
"In a sense, the trumpet was ancient Israel's 'radio and television,'
for it was a means of instant, mass communication.
"God's prophetic messages clearly show that God announces each great
intervention of God by the sound of a trumpet (Revelation 8:6). Christ
said, 'And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and
then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son
of Man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
" 'And He shall send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and
they shall gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end
of heaven to another' (Matthew 24:30,31).
"Though this final trumpet blast occurs suddenly, God shows that the
process of calling out God's elect from this earth over many decades is
also typified by the blowing of a trumpet!
" 'Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my
people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sin,' wrote
Isaiah (Isaiah 58:1). Christ said, 'And this Gospel of the Kingdom shall
be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations, and then
shall the end come' (Matthew 24:14), and told His disciples, 'What I
tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the
ear, that preach ye upon the housetops' (Matthew 10:27).
"The primary focus of the Feast of Trumpets is the return of Jesus
Christ to this earth. God says, 'Behold, I shew you a mystery; we shall
not all sleep [die the first death],
but we shall all be changed,
" 'In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump [the
last of all the trumpets listed in Revelation, the same trumpet call to
which Christ referred]: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead
shall be be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed' (1
Corinthians 15:50-52).
"Today, God sends out His announcement of Christ's coming Kingdom
through His church, through the preaching of the Gospel, through
proclaiming the sins of our peoples, through witnessing, warning,
forth-telling, inviting people to repent!
"But the time is coming when God will no longer speak through human
voices, but will cause mighty angels to blow on ear-splitting trumpets!
Then, the whole world will hear! The final trumpet blast heralds
Christ's Second Coming as KING OF KINGS and LORD OF LORDS to rule this
earth with a rod of iron (Revelation 2:26; 3:21; 19:11-16).
"The emphasis on the Feast of Trumpets is mostly prophetic! It focuses
mainly on Christ's coming and the resurrection, but also foreshadows the
announcement God is sending to mankind through His church, through the
preaching of the Gospel of Christ as a witness and a warning!"
---end quote---
11] What is going to happen on the Day of
Trumpets.
This is review from a previous sermon about this day.
1) Jesus Christ Returns to Earth
Psalm 47:5, 7-8
5 God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
7 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with
understanding.
8 God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his
holiness.
Revelation 11:15
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven,
saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord,
and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
2) The firstfruits meet their
King
Matthew 24:31
And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they
shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of
heaven to the other.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the
voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in
Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with
them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be
with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
3) It is a Day of Repentance
Joel 2:1
Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let
all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh,
for it is nigh at hand;
Joel 2:12-13
12 Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your
heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD
your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great
kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.
4) Israel Will be Gathered Once
Again at the Sound of the Trumpet
Isaiah 27:12-13
12 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall beat off
from the channel of the river unto the stream of Egypt, and ye shall be
gathered one by one, O ye children of Israel.
13 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the great trumpet shall
be blown, and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of
Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt, and shall worship the
LORD in the holy mount at Jerusalem.
5) The Day of Trumpets is a
Memorial
Memorial is from the Hebrew word “zi-krown”,
which means memorial, record, remembrance. Passover and Trumpets are
both Holy Day Memorials.
Passover reminds us of Israel’s exodus from Egypt and the death of the
Messiah.
Trumpets is a memorial of the greatest event in human history: the
return of Jesus Christ to establish His kingdom.
Leviticus 23:24
says…a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation.
6) It is a Day of War
Zephaniah 1:6-7, 14-18
6 And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not
sought the LORD, nor inquired for him.
7 Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of the
LORD is at hand: for the LORD hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his
guests.
14 The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly,
even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there
bitterly.
15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of
wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of
clouds and thick darkness,
16 A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against
the high towers.
17 And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind
men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and their blood shall be
poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.
18 Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in
the day of the LORD's wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the
fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all
them that dwell in the land.
7) It is a day where the trumpet
will signify a Day of Joy
Psalm 89:15
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O
LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
Psalm 98:6
With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD,
the King.
So the Day of Trumpets is a day of…
· War
· of gathering
· of memorial
· Repentance
· of Joy
· a day of Jesus Christ
12] What should you and I be doing
on the Day of Trumpets?
Answer:
We should be worshipping our God.
Where are we today? Are we not within His gates?
Psalm 100:4-5
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise:
be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his
mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
What is Worship anyway?
The most common Greek and Hebrew words for worship denote two main
things: bowing down and serving:
Exodus 20:4-5
4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any
thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that
is in the water under the earth:
5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the
LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon
the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
When Ezekiel saw the glory of God he wrote, "I fell on my face" (Ezekiel
1:28). And when Saul saw the vision of the risen Christ he fell on the
ground before Him (Acts 9:4).
The holiness and grandeur of God overwhelms us and plunges us deep into
our own nothingness. In ancient times some were able to encounter God
directly. But it is rare. Nevertheless His marvels are for all to behold
in the universe and all through life and nature. In them we recognize
the presence of God and the action of God, His glory and His holiness!
As Paul wrote,
"Ever since the creation of the world, his invisible attributes of
eternal power and divinity have been able to be understood and perceived
in what he has made" (Romans 1:20 NAB).
Adoration and worship is the expression of the complex reaction of
humans who are overwhelmed by the nearness of God. It can bring mankind
to a state of silent confusion (Job 32:1-6), veneration and trembling
(Psalm 5:7), and thanksgiving (Genesis 24:48) as well as a happy,
excited adoration (Psalm 95:1-6).
The Bible talks both of public as well as private worship. Abraham,
Isaac and Jacob worshipped privately and erected altars to God wherever
they
encountered Him. After the Old Covenant was established with Israel a
great deal of emphasis was placed also on public worship - sacrifices,
festivals, musical instruments -- cymbals, trumpets, stringed
instruments, dance, circumcision, holy wars, washings, public prayers,
readings of Scriptures, etc.
Privately, one could dance, sing, pray, jump, shout, tear off one's
clothing, cry, wail, beat on oneself, fall on the ground, etc.
One of the main elements of worship was service. The 2nd Commandment
forbade bowing down to idols and "serving them." In the Hebrew, the
worshippers of Baal were those who also served him. In the book of 2nd
Kings 10:19 "servants" of Baal (KJV)
are the worshippers of Baal (NAB).
To worship God is automatically taken as also a willingness to serve
Him. There are both Greek and Hebrew words that mean service and are
translated as worship. To serve other gods was to worship them. When God
freed Israel from Egypt
He wanted them to "serve" him:
Exodus 8:20
And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand
before Pharaoh; lo, he cometh forth to the water; and say unto him, Thus
saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
Obeying God was cardinal to worshipping Him. In the public worship one
could hide in the crowd but God warned through the prophets that
outward, public worship is futile without inward heart worship. Micah
expresses the principle:
Micah 6:5-8
5 O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what
Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye
may know the righteousness of the LORD.
6 Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high
God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year
old?
7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands
of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the
fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD
require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly
with thy God?
Isaiah said essentially the same when he condemned the over emphasis on
festivals, ceremonies, sacrifices and even prayers without true
obedience to God's great moral commands.
Isaiah 1:10-20
10 Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law
of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.
11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith
the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed
beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of
he goats.
12 When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your
hand, to tread my courts?
13 Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the
new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with;
it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.
14 Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a
trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them.
15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you:
yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of
blood.
16 Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from
before mine eyes; cease to do evil;
17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the
fatherless, plead for the widow.
18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your
sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red
like crimson, they shall be as wool.
19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:
20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for
the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
THINGS WE SHOULDN'T BRING TO WORSHIP
1] SOMETIMES WE BRING WORLDLINESS TO
WORSHIP.
Worldliness will keep us from being spiritually minded.
1 John 2:15-17
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any
man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of
the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the
world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth
the will of God abideth for ever.
2] SOMETIMES WE BRING A CRITICAL SPIRIT TO
WORSHIP
A]
The fostering of a fault-finding attitude of mind in a believer is fatal
to worship, for it occupies the Christian with his fellow believer,
instead of God.
Galatians 5:14-17
14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt
love thy neighbour as thyself.
15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not
consumed one of another.
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulful the lust
of the flesh.
17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the
flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do
the things that ye would.
B] We can bring a critical
spirit into worship, being critical of everything that is attempted in
worship.
"The preacher preached too long, too short, used the wrong grammar",
"the songleader hit the wrong tune", "worship is too dull."
A critical spirit is often prompted by envy. Example of Korah and
Dathan.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity
vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily
provoked, thinketh no evil;
6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth
all things.
3] SOMETIMES WE BRING AN UNFORGIVING
SPIRIT TO WORSHIP.
A.
Jesus warned us about this problem.
Matthew 5:23-24
23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest
that thy brother hath ought against thee;
24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be
reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
B. Grudge holding can cause
us to be spiritually blind.
1 John 2:9-10
9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in
darkness even until now.
10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none
occasion of stumbling in him.
4] SOMETIMES WE BRING SPIRITUAL LAZINESS
TO WORSHIP.
1. We are talking about the Christian who doesn't bring any effort to
worship- he doesn't make effort to participate but expects to be
"spoon-fed" by others.
2. Worship is not generated by lounging in an atmosphere of spiritual
apathy and neglect- it takes effort both before, during, and after
worship.
Let us prepare our minds for worship.
Psalms 119:15, 48
15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have
loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
Psalms 29:2
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the
beauty of holiness.
Today is the day of Trumpets. It is the Feast of Trumpets. We are
continually serving the Lord and continually worshipping Him by…
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