Note about Teaching Resources
This honor was developed in the South Pacific Division where comprehensive answers and teaching helps were also developed and reviewed by a large group of youth leaders from countries across the Division. For copyright reasons, we can not reproduce these resources. Completion of this honor also requires use of an Evaluation Form (see question 7).
The following alternative answers were developed by volunteers working on this wiki.
1
To help appreciate the character and majesty of the Christian God, briefly discuss what the Scriptures have to say about the following:
1a
Satan’s pride, conflict in heaven, Satan thrown out of heaven
1b
Creation of the earth and its inhabitants
1c
Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and their expulsion
1d
The shortcomings of the human race
1e
God’s iron-clad promise to the human race
1f
The birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ
1g
The ministry of Jesus Christ
1h
The death of Jesus Christ on the cross
1i
The resurrection of Jesus, His ascension to heaven and promise to return
1j
The Holy Spirit is received and the gospel is preached worldwide
1k
Christ returns to claim His own; those who are alive, and those who are not
1l
Christ’s people in Heaven and the New Earth forever and ever
2
Describe the modern meaning of the word ‘worship’ and words of the original Scriptures which have be translated as ‘worship’.
3
Choose at least six (6) scripture references which refer to the true worship of God. Briefly describe how each can be applied to your life.
4
Act out at least two of the following and discuss where each was not according to God’s will:
4a
Cain’s sacrifice of the ‘fruit of the ground’ (Genesis 4:2-8)
4b
Worship of the golden calf by the Israelites (Exodus 32)
4c
Nadab and Abihu’s big mistake. (Leviticus 10:1-7)
4d
The Pharisee’s and the tax collector’s prayers. (Luke 18:9-14)
5
Discuss how the instructions and illustrations provided in the Scriptures can be applied to Christian Worship today. Take into account the locality where you worship.
5a
When and where to worship
5c
What topics to focus on
6
Leadership in worship: Outline considerations and potential pitfalls under the following headings:
6b
The worship topic and appropriate music
6c
The worship ‘team’ (musicians, speakers, deacons, public address people, etc.)
6d
The congregation (ages, language, personal issues, expectations, cultural background, etc.)
7
Do the following: Complete the Christian Worship Honours: Evaluation Form for at least two of the following:
7a
Conduct a series of private (ie just you & God) Christian Worship services
7b
Be part of the congregation of a Christian Worship service
7c
Participate in a worship team
7d
Lead out in a Christian Worship service for a group of at least 5 people.
For this requirement you will need to print out, complete, and turn in to your instructor the Evaluation Form found here: http://honours.adventistconnect.org/assets/330559
Private worship, corporate worship, participating in leading worship and leading worship are all somewhat different experiences. This is why you need to evaluate from at least two of these perspectives.
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