Dennis R Wiles 

FBC Arlington 

October 1, 2023 

2023 - Why Does It Matter? 

FALL 2023 - The Church: Why Does It Matter? 

September 3 – November 4, 2023 

First Baptist Arlington: We Worship! 

Acts 2:42-47 

FALL 2023:  THE CHURCH: Why Does It Matter? 

The Church is a purposeful community of gathered believers following The Jesus Way together.  

www.thesacramentaljourney.org – Please God book download 

WORSHIP: The early church was devoted to the practices of worship. 

ELEMENTS AND INFLUENCES OF EARLY CHRISTIAN WORSHIP 

Synagogue: Praise 

Prayer 

Instruction 

Temple: Sacrifice 

Upper Room: Sacrament 

Jordan River: Baptism 

Psalms: Singing 

Poetry 

Expression 

CONSIDER THESE THINGS: 

Worship emerges from salvation. 

Worship involves expectation. 

Worship involves preparation. 

Worship includes exaltation. 

Worship requires dedication. 

Worship invites sanctification. 

Worship results in edification. 

Worship leads to motivation. 

First Baptist Arlington: We Worship!