How can we seek God's glory in our worship today? Leviticus 9:23—The Moment of Glory “Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out and blessed the people, the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people.” Foundational Truths About Worship and Glory • Obedience precedes revelation. The priests followed every instruction (Leviticus 9:1-22). • God alone reveals His glory; people respond in awe (Leviticus 9:24; 2 Chronicles 5:13-14). • Blessing others is woven into true worship—Moses and Aaron blessed the congregation before the glory appeared (cf. Numbers 6:22-27). • New-covenant worship now centers on Christ, our perfect High Priest (Hebrews 10:19-22). Core Practices for Glory-Seeking Worship Today 1. Reverent Preparation – Begin with confession and cleansing (1 John 1:9; Psalm 24:3-4). – Arrange services “decently and in order” (1 Corinthians 14:40). 2. Christ-Centered Focus – Preach Scripture that exalts Jesus (Luke 24:27). – Celebrate the Lord’s Table regularly (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). 3. Spirit-and-Truth Expression – Sing biblically rich songs (Colossians 3:16). – Depend on the Spirit’s leading while staying anchored to the Word (John 4:23-24). 4. Corporate Participation – Encourage shared prayer, testimony, and service (Ephesians 5:19; Hebrews 10:24-25). – Conclude with a biblical benediction, sending worshipers to bless others (2 Corinthians 13:14). Practical Sunday-Service Flow That Mirrors Leviticus 9 • Call to Worship: a brief Scripture highlighting God’s holiness. • Confession & Assurance: silent or spoken. • Congregational Praise: songs that lift eyes to God’s character. • Word & Response: expositional preaching, followed by prayer or song. • Ordinances: baptism or communion as scheduled. • Benediction: spoken blessing that commissions the church for the week. Daily Personal Worship That Reflects His Glory • Schedule unhurried Scripture reading; ask, “Show me Your glory” (Exodus 33:18). • Pray in light of what you read, thanking God and interceding for others. • Offer your body “as a living sacrifice” each morning (Romans 12:1). • Sing or meditate on a psalm; let truth shape emotions (Psalm 63:3-4). • Act on what God shows you—obedience keeps the channel clear (John 14:21). • Look for ways to bless someone each day, echoing Moses and Aaron’s example. The Fruit of Glory-Centered Worship • A heightened sense of God’s holiness (Isaiah 6:1-5). • Joy and strength for obedience (Nehemiah 8:10). • Unity that testifies to the world (John 17:22-23). • Bold witness empowered by the Spirit (Acts 4:31). • Lives transformed “from glory to glory” (2 Corinthians 3:18). Final Encouragement Follow the pattern: prepare reverently, come through Christ, welcome the Spirit, bless others. When God’s people gather this way, they can still expect what Israel saw outside the Tent—His glory made unmistakably real among them. |
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