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Jesus is worthy of Worship
When one looks unto the historical account of the life, character and essence of Jesus, he must fall on his face and cry out "You alone are worthy of worship"
Christianity is not just a system of beliefs or a philosophical view of life. Christianity is Christ, if you take Christ out Christianity it will cease to exist. Jesus is not just a good moral teacher or one of the great prophets of ages past; He is God in the flesh.
The essence of Christian Worship
The essence of Christian worship is not in its form or style, nor a system of philosophical teachings about good works. The essence of Christian worship is in the person of Jesus Christ. Worship flows from a genuine understanding of the character of Jesus. When one truly comprehends that, worship will flow from us to the Father because of the Son.
The risen Lord says to Thomas "Put your hands here" pointing to the nail marks and Thomas falls down in worship of his Lord and God.
Jesus is risen from the dead - he is alive and the disciples can hardly believe their eyes.
And the truth that Jesus is risen from the dead tells us that he has beaten death and where human leaders fail Jesus has succeeded.
This is what we celebrate at Easter, victory - death is defeated.
When the Lord Jesus ascended to heaven,
He leaves with this message found in Luke 24:8-53
For further meditation
Read Psalm 1
The way of the Righteous
Question to ponder
What is the Psalters reason for this blessedness and worship?
What are the two contrasting thoughts of the chapter?
Are rejoicing in our salvation?
Bible Reading
Luke Ch.24 v49-53
49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
For Reading and meditation
God’s final word in His Son. Hebrews 1:1-3
God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and (C)in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
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( 4) The glad heart - Exulting in the Lord's exaltation and priestly ministry for the saints (v52-53)
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