“Praise & Worship: What is praise?”
Wednesday Bible Study 07/10/2024-Associate Pastor Tyler Bessa
“Worship is a way of life. It’s a way of living, a life given to God, devoted to God, surrendered to God.” Pastor Tyler Bessa
Pastor Tyler discusses the importance of praise and worship in a Christian’s life. He begins by defining worship as more than just singing before a church service, but as a way of life devoted to God. He then focuses on praise, emphasizing its importance in spiritual warfare and everyday life.
Pastor Tyler explores various Hebrew and Greek words for praise, including “zamar” (playing instruments and singing) and “yadah” (extending hands in worship). His sermon highlights the power of music in cementing spiritual truths in our hearts and minds, while also warning about the potential negative effects of secular music. It encourages lifting hands in worship as a sign of surrender and dependence on God, citing biblical examples. He also addresses potential discomfort or resistance to outward expressions of worship, challenging listeners to examine their hearts for pride or fear. Finally, he provides how “undignified” in worship, using King David’s example, and encourages worshippers to be free in their expressions of praise without concern for others’ judgments.