Session 1 How to Worship a King Video Series

Summary

The speaker emphasizes the transformational nature of worship from a purchasable commodity to a lifestyle, aiming to cultivate worshiping people and leaders. He delves into the biblical identity of believers as priests, capable of deep intimacy with God and leading others to the same. Drawing from the story of Adam and Jesus, the speaker illustrates the dual nature of humans as earthy and spiritual beings. He outlines the priestly duties of carrying God's presence, ministering to God, and blessing others with prophetic insight. The talk concludes with a heartfelt prayer, invoking God's blessings and peace upon the listeners.

Takeaways

• 🎶 Worship is not just a performance but a lifestyle and an identity that believers embody, reflecting a deep relationship with God.
• 🌟 Our identity as children of God precedes our function in worship, emphasizing the importance of recognizing our spiritual lineage before serving.
• 👨‍👧 The story of the speaker's son Sam illustrates the unique intimacy and identity that allows for deep connection with God, unlike any other relationship.
• 🤲 Adam was created from both earth and spirit, designed to mediate between Heaven and Earth, highlighting the dual nature required for true priesthood.
• 📜 The Old Testament shows God's persistent effort to establish a priesthood that could effectively reconnect Him with the world, culminating in Jesus, the perfect High Priest.
• 🌐 Jesus, being both fully human and divine, is the ultimate embodiment of the priesthood, capable of relating to both the earthly and the spiritual realms.
• 🛑 The fall of man disrupted the intended priesthood, causing a ripple effect that impacted all of creation under Adam's care, showing the gravity of our stewardship.
• 🛑 Born again believers are described as a new priesthood, born of both earth and spirit, destined to restore the connection between God and the world.
• 📖 The Bible's mega theme of priesthood is foundational, running from Genesis to Revelation, and is essential for understanding one's purpose and identity in Christ.
• 🙏 Our primary ministry as priests is to God, not people, emphasizing the importance of positioning God at the center of our lives and service.
• 🗣️ Blessing others involves seeing them through the prophetic eyes of Christ, recognizing their potential and destiny, and speaking life-affirming words that encourage their spiritual growth.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the speaker's teaching series?

The main theme is to develop worshiping people, leaders, and churches, emphasizing that worship is not just a performance but a lifestyle and a deep relationship with God.

Why does the speaker believe it's important to discuss identity before function in the context of worship?

The speaker believes that understanding one's identity as a child of God and a priest is foundational to fulfilling the function of worship, which includes ministering to God and others.

What is the significance of the story about the speaker's son, Sam, in the context of the sermon?

The story illustrates the concept of identity and intimacy, showing that only a child can have a deep, unrestricted relationship with a parent, which parallels the believer's relationship with God.

According to the speaker, what are the two elements that humans are made of, and why?

Humans are made of Earth and spirit. This dual nature allows humans to relate to and minister to both the earthly and spiritual realms.

What is the speaker's interpretation of the fall of Adam and its consequences?

The speaker interprets the fall as Adam letting go of God's hand, which led to suffering and a disconnection between God and creation, affecting everything under Adam's care.

What role does the speaker believe Jesus plays in the restoration of the relationship between God and the world?

The speaker sees Jesus, being both fully human and fully divine, as the perfect intermediary who holds the hand of both God and the Earth, restoring the intended relationship and functioning as the high priest.

What does the speaker mean when they say that believers are 'born again' and why is this significant?

Being 'born again' signifies a spiritual rebirth where believers are born of the spirit through Jesus Christ, enabling them to relate to and minister to God, thus becoming part of a new priesthood.

What are the three primary responsibilities of a priest according to the speaker?

The three primary responsibilities are to carry the presence of God (the Ark of the Covenant), to minister to God, and to bless the people with prophetic words that see them as they are becoming.

How does the speaker view the role of a priest in relation to the congregation and the world?

The speaker views the priest as a living connection point between Heaven and Earth, ministering to both God and the world, and catalyzing the destiny of individuals through prophetic blessing.

What is the significance of the high priestly blessing from Numbers 6:24-26 in the speaker's teaching?

The high priestly blessing is significant as it encapsulates the speaker's view of how believers should bless others, seeing them with God's eyes and speaking words that affirm their destiny and relationship with God.