September Teaching Series
A FRESH VISION FOR WORSHIP
Rev. Joey Crisostomo
Director for Central Operations
September 21, 2008
Key Scriptures
Isaiah 6:1-8 John 4:23-24
“I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple.” (V.1)
A Brief Introduction
Two categories:
- Those who connect with God
- Those who simply go through the motions
The Vision that Captivated Him
- God the object of Worship
“I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple.” (V.1)
- God in His Exalted Position
“I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple.” (V.1)
And they were calling to one another:
"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty;
the whole earth is full of his glory."(v.3)
The Vision that Horrified Him
- God’ s Holiness makes him uncomfortable
"Woe to me!" I cried. "I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty."(V.5)
"Woe to me!" I cried. "I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty."(V.5)
“Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. 7 With it he touched my mouth and said, "See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for." (v. 6-7)
The Vision that Recalled Him
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?"
- Isaiah heeds God’s voice (v.8a)
And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" (v.8b)
LESSONS FOR US TODAY
- An exalted view of God brings a clear view of sin and a realistic view of self.
- The best indication that we truly worshipped is a changed heart.
- When you worship focus on God’s holiness, sovereignty and glory.
- The true quality of our worship rests within us.
- True worship leads to service.
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