Questions for Reflection:

Where does Christ have authority and power in your life?

Where is his authority and power ignored, excluded, or blocked in your life?

What stands out for you in the scriptures about Jesus as the King of Kings? Why?

How would you describe your current relationship with the King and his Kingdom?

What stands out for you in the scriptures about your role in the Kingdom? Why?

What is the invitation to you today from the King of Kings?

Luke 10:2537

Song: Instrument of Peace (The Porters Gate)

1. How can you cultivate the habit of praising God before you see the outcome of a situation?

2. What fears are you currently carrying that you need to bring honestly before the Lord?

3. In what ways have you personally tasted Gods goodness in the past year?

4. Where do you need to remind yourself right now that deliverance is coming even if you cant see it yet?

Revelation 7:9-12

1. The Holiness of God is Exemplified in His Character

2. The Holiness of God is Exemplified in His Creation

3. The Holiness of God is Exemplified in Jesus Christ

4. The Holiness of God is Reflected in His Church

. Rooted in Grace Ephesians 2:1-9 Vertical grace of God

Horizontal Grace Ephesians 4:2, 32 Future Grace 2 Timothy 2:1

Remind ourselves of the glorious grace we have everyday!

Understand the power and marvel at grace in our life!

Cherish grace! Treasure grace!

Trust the power of grace to change your life!

Venture out of your comfort zones and act upon the power of grace!

2. Growing in Gratitude Luke 17:11-19

3. Bearing the fruit of Joy Hebrews 12:1-2; Romans 8:32

He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not

also with him graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32 Joy is gratitude rooted in grace no matter the circumstances!

True worship shifts our focus off ourselves and toward God. It fills us with awe as our vision expands to grasp His greatness and brings clarity to who He truly is.

Romans 1:18-32 & Psalm 145

Song: Revelation Song (Jennie Lee Riddle)

According to Romans 1, failure to praise and adore God leads to:

Sinful desires

Idolatry

Foolish thinking and a depraved mind

According to Psalm 145, praise and adoration of God leads to:

Experiencing his grace and compassionate love

Experiencing his goodness, mighty acts, majesty, and faithfulness

Provision for our needs and the fulfillment of right desires

Experiencing his nearness and attentive care

Application

1. Like Paul describes in Romans, or as David describes in Psalms, have you experienced any tangible direct results from praising God or of failing to praise God?

2. Is there something in your life that competes for first place with God? Is there a habit or way of thinking that takes you farther away from God rather than closer to? Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in taking action to worship and serve God first. Share this with a friend or mentor for accountability.

3. What practical ways could you practice adoration and praise every day? For example, sing a song to God in your quiet time? Keep a journal of things you are grateful for? Serve others with the intentional understanding/perspective that you are doing so as an act of love for God? Get creative!

The Call to Worship - Psalm 95:1-7

Colossians 3:16

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

Psalm 147:1

Praise the Lord.

How good it is to sing praises to our God, How pleasant and fitting to praise Him!