At the Family Church here in Gainesville, worship pastor Sean Taylor, who usually leads the inspiring praise and worship music, stepped in this past Sunday for senior pastor Philip Griffin to continue the ongoing sermon series Upward Habits. Sean's theme was Worshiping God's Way, and he pointed to the Bible and how the Old Testament laid the foundation for worship while the New Testament expressed its application. The Bible verse references for this message were many in number and spanned several books of both testaments...Bible Gateway (click on it) is a good resource for reading scripture...
Looking at the Old Testament first, Pastor Sean focused on the old system of sacrifices to God and how they related to worship. One sought the place God chose for them and brought sacrifices, be they burnt offerings (for consecration), sacrifices for thanksgiving and fellowship, tithes and offerings (including possessions), or firstborn of herds and flocks (sin offerings)...Sean referred mainly to passages in Leviticus and Deuteronomy in this regard. The New Testament application, Sean pointed out, places Jesus as the sin offering and high priest. The burnt offerings are our bodies engaged in acceptable worship. With sacrifices, tithes and offerings, we gladly present...bringing our hearts...our praise, our service, and our giving. Sean stressed two important things regarding worship: the heart does not replace our sacrifices and acts of worship: it precedes them...and in scripture, heart transformation was always accomplished by a readiness for change of behavior and actions. A lot of good stuff to consider and meditate upon...thank you for your message, Sean...
Pastor Sean's message can be seen through the church's YouTube website...just click on the following link: [TFC Videos]. The Family Church, at 2022 SW 122nd Street, holds its Sunday morning services at 9 and 10:30. They feature the weekly sermon as well as praise and worship music, prayer, and opportunities for discipleship and learning. Coffee and treats are available before and between services, and visitors are very welcome. Next week the series continues...
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