Echo Church
Discussion Guide

Family Worship

Pastor Paul Feuerstein
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November 24, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Paul's sermon was to encourage us to stoke the fire of worship in our lives. He reminded us that worship is not confined to singing in a service but is a continuous act of dedication to God. By referencing Leviticus 6:12-13 and Psalm 100, he taught us that worship is fueled by celebration, relationship, thanksgiving, and recognizing God's character. He urged us to keep the worship fire alive by incorporating worship into our daily lives, relationships, and moments of joy.

Scripture References

Leviticus 6:12-13, Psalm 100

1. How can we maintain a spirit of worship in our daily routines beyond Sunday services?

Worship is far more than singing; it's serving and living as a house of worship wherever we are.

2. What are some practical ways to celebrate God's presence in our lives, even during difficult times?

Discussion Questions:

3. How does understanding that 'the Lord is God' change the way we approach worship?

4. What are some things you're thankful for, and how can thanksgiving fuel your worship?

5. Discuss how God's character (goodness, enduring love, faithfulness) influences our worship.

The joy of the Lord is your strength; let's not dwell on our failures but celebrate God's forgiveness and love.

Summary

Pastor Paul Feuerstein from Echo Church delivered a message titled 'Family Worship' as part of the 'Worship' series. He emphasized the importance of keeping the worship fire burning within us, not just during service but throughout our entire week and in our homes with our families. He likened us to the Old Testament's tent or temple, with our bodies being the temple of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Paul used the analogy of a fire starter to illustrate how we should maintain our worship, and he drew from Psalm 100 to provide practical ways to fuel our worship through celebration, relationship, thanksgiving, and acknowledging God's character.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Let's make a conscious effort to include God in our moments of joy and gladness, turning them into acts of worship.

This week, read the Bible to discover one aspect of God's character, thank Him for it, and let that image fuel your worship for the day.

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