John 12:1-8

Degrees of Worship

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1. Halal means to be boastful, excited and enjoying the greatness and goodness of god. It is the root word for hallelujah

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2. Barak means to kneel or bow and bless God, to give reverence to God as an act of adoration.

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3. Shabach This word is to speak highly of, to address in a loud tone, to command triumph, glory and to shout

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4. Tehillah relates to singing and this exhibits praise that brings unity into the congregation

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5. Towdah translated means 'thanksgiving' and involves the raising of hands in adoration. It suggests an attitude of sacrificial praise

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6. Yadah It means to worship with extended hands and it signifies a deep surrender to God and a heart that desires to pay tribute to Him

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7. Zamar In the Hebrew language there are several musical verbs, but the one that is predominant throughout the book of Psalms is called ‘Zamar’. It demonstrates music in praise to God and advocates that praise and music are similar

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I. Our worship revealed in our

labor

(Joh 12:2) There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.

(Luk 10:38-42) Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain

village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my

sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is

needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from

her.

(Rom 12:1) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your

bodies a living sacrifice, holy,

acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable

service.

(Php 2:25) Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that

ministered to my wants.

II. Our worship revealed in or love

for the word

(Joh 12:2) There they made him a supper; and Martha served:

but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.

(Psa 119:162) I rejoice at thy word, as one that

findeth great spoil.

(Psa 119:111) Thy testimonies have I taken

as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of

my heart.

(Psa 119:14) I have rejoiced in the way of

thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

III. Our worship revealed in our

liberality

(Joh 12:3) Then took Mary a pound of ointment of

spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and

wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the

odour of the ointment.

(2Co 8:1-3) Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of

their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their

power they were willing of themselves;

(2Co 8:1-3) Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of

their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their

power they were willing of themselves;

IV. Our worship revealed in our

location

(Joh 12:3) Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the

house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

(Rev 4:10-11) The four and twenty elders fall down before

him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast

their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art

worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power:

for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

V. Our worship revealed in others

loss

(Joh 12:4-6) Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him, Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? This he said, not that he cared

for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what

was put therein.

(2Sa 6:14-16) And David danced before the LORD with all his

might; and David was girded with a linen ephod. So David and all

the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting,

and with the sound of the trumpet. And as the ark of the

LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked

through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him

in her heart.

VI. Our worship revealed in the list of

importance

(Joh 12:7-8) Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept

this. For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye

have not always.

(Luk 10:38-42) Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain

village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much

serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left

me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou

art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and

Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from

her.