Many people come away from public worship unfulfilled but not knowing why. This lesson will explain what the Bible says we should receive from our worship in Spirit and Truth.

1. In Spirit & In Truth
The Practice of Worship
Transcendence
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Mike Mazzalongo
BibleTalk.tv

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Worldliness influences us to judge
our worship by worldly rather
than spiritual standards.

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The goal of our worship is:
TRANSCENDENCE.

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TRANSCEND
– go beyond
– to surpass what is normal

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Transcendence in worship is the
experiencing of God in our spirit.

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Transcendent experiences:
- Isaiah – Isa. 1:1
- David – II Sam. 6:6
- Dreams of the prophets
- Inspiration of the N.T. writers
- Disciples encounters with the Lord
- Dynamic power of the early church

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DISCLAIMER!!
“Experiencing transcendence is
not the goal of every worship
experience.”

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HARD QUESTION
“What is the nature of today’s
transcendent experience?”

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Today’s Transcendent experience
1. A “calling” to ministry

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Today’s Transcendent experience
1. A “calling” to ministry
2. Truly hearing the Word

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Today’s Transcendent experience
1. A “calling” to ministry
2. Truly hearing the Word
3. Vision of God’s will

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Today’s Transcendent experience
1. A “calling” to ministry
2. Truly hearing the Word
3. Vision of God’s will
4. Fulfillment of God’s Word

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And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us
from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels
nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries
about tomorrow - not even the powers of hell can
separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky
above or in the earth below - indeed, nothing in all
creation will ever be able to separate us from the love
of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39

20. History of emotion in religion
Catholic Church
- Mystery
- Every service (mass) had a miracle
- Did not resemble Christianity any more

21. History of emotion in religion
Protestant Reformation
- Intellect
- Purity / sterility
- Correct but lifeless

22. History of emotion in religion
Pentecostal Movement
- Transcendence on demand
- Right idea, wrong tactics

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The way to Transcendence
1. True Obedience

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The way to Transcendence
1. True Obedience
2. True discipleship

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The way to Transcendence
1. True Obedience
2. True discipleship
3. A true living sacrifice