Session 2: RECEIVE

Summary

The speaker draws a parallel between being a wide receiver in football and being a worshipper, emphasizing that both require a 'thrower' or source of inspiration. True worship, according to the speaker, is not just about giving to God but receiving from Him first. The Word of God is presented as essential for worship, providing both correction and the 'breath of God' necessary for genuine, heartfelt worship. The analogy of having the wind knocked out of you illustrates the yearning for deep connection with God, which is achieved through receiving and reflecting His Word.

Takeaways

• 🏈 The analogy of a football receiver emphasizes the importance of having a good quarterback to make a successful catch, paralleling the need for a 'thrower' in worship to connect with God effectively.
• 🎁 Worship is described as a 'giving back' to God, not just a gift we offer, but a response to the gifts and breath God has already given us.
• 📖 The Word of God is a crucial gift that allows us to know God and respond to Him in worship, serving as a guide and enriching our worship experience.
• 🗣️ God must speak to us first before we can speak to Him in worship, highlighting the necessity of understanding who God is before we can offer acceptable worship.
• 🤔 The script challenges the idea that worship is solely about our actions towards God, but rather a response to His actions and words towards us.
• 🧐 The Word of God is described as 'living and active,' piercing to the core of our being, revealing our true motives and the state of our hearts in worship.
• 🙏 Receiving God's correction through His Word is essential for true worship, as it exposes our wrong motives and helps us align our hearts with God's will.
• 💬 The Word of God is said to be 'god-breathed,' which is a metaphor for the life-giving breath needed for worship, suggesting that the Bible is not just a text but a living, breathing communication from God.
• 🌟 The Word of God is useful for showing us the way to salvation, correcting our mistakes, and training us to live according to God's will, making it indispensable for our spiritual growth and worship.
• 🌬️ The metaphor of having the wind knocked out of you illustrates the feeling of being unable to worship fully without first receiving and breathing in God's Word.
• 🔄 The key to true worship is to first receive God's Word and His breath, which then enables us to exhale and give God His breath back in worship.

Q & A

What is the main analogy used in the script to describe the role of a worshipper in relation to God?

The main analogy used is that of a wide receiver in football, emphasizing that just as a receiver needs a good quarterback to throw the ball, a worshipper needs to receive from God before they can give their worship back to Him.

According to the script, what is the primary mistake people make regarding their understanding of worship?

The primary mistake is that people tend to think of worship as something they do for God, rather than recognizing that it is a response to what God has first given them.

What does Louie Giglio suggest about the nature of worship?

Louie Giglio suggests that worship is about giving God His breath back, implying that it is a reciprocal action where we return to God what He has first given us.

Why is the Word of God considered essential to worship according to the script?

The Word of God is essential to worship because it is through His Word that we come to know God, understand His character, and receive the guidance necessary for our worship to be meaningful and in response to Him.

What does the author of Hebrews say about the Word of God in chapter 4 verse 12, as mentioned in the script?

The author of Hebrews describes the Word of God as living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart, indicating its power to correct and reveal our innermost being.

How does the script relate the act of receiving the Word of God to the experience of having the wind knocked out of you?

The script uses the experience of having the wind knocked out to illustrate the feeling of being unable to breathe deeply and fully, and then relates this to the need to receive the Word of God to 'breathe in' God's presence and truth before we can 'breathe out' in worship.

What are the two main things we receive when we receive the Word of God, as per the script?

The two main things we receive are correction, which helps us discern our motives and intentions, and God's breath, which is essential for true worship and a deeper understanding of God.

Why might people worship with the wrong motives according to the script?

People might worship with the wrong motives such as for therapeutic reasons, to feel better, or to impress others, rather than focusing on a genuine response to God's Word and character.

What does the script suggest could be the reason for dissatisfaction with one's worship life?

The script suggests that dissatisfaction with one's worship life could stem from not having received and internalized the Word of God, which is necessary for genuine and meaningful worship.

How does the script use the experience of a spring break mission trip to Mexico to illustrate a point about worship?

The script uses the experience of working in the mud and muck during a mission trip to illustrate the realization of one's own imperfections and the need for God's Word to correct and guide us in our worship.

What does the script imply about the importance of the church's role in worship?

The script implies that while the church can provide a context for worship, the true depth of worship comes from the individual's personal reception of God's Word and their response to it, rather than the church's style or structure.