What does worshiping Jesus as "the Son of God" mean for believers today? Setting the scene “Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, ‘Truly You are the Son of God!’” (Matthew 14:33) A storm had threatened seasoned fishermen. Jesus walked on the water, calmed the wind, and climbed into the boat. In that moment fear turned into awe, and the disciples dropped to their knees. Their confession—“the Son of God”—became the heartbeat of Christian worship from that day forward. What the disciples realized • Jesus shares in divine authority; even nature obeys Him (v. 32). • His presence banishes fear, replacing it with confidence (v. 27). • Recognizing Him as the Son is inseparable from adoring Him as God (cf. Hebrews 1:6). The meaning of “Son of God” • Eternal equality with the Father (John 1:1-3, 18). • Unique revelation of God’s character (John 14:9). • Appointed heir and ruler over all creation (Colossians 1:15-17). Because the title is divine, worship is not optional—it is demanded by truth (John 20:28). Worship as the only right response • Adoration: gladly ascribing glory, honor, and thanks (Revelation 5:12-13). • Submission: bending the will to His kingship (Philippians 2:10-11). • Dependence: trusting His power to save and sustain (Hebrews 7:25). Personal implications today • Daily surrender—beginning each morning acknowledging His rightful rule. • Scripture-soaked praise—letting passages like Psalm 2, Isaiah 53, and John 10 shape worship. • Obedient living—choices and habits that echo “Jesus is Lord” (Luke 6:46). • Faith in trials—the storm may rage, but the Son of God is in the boat. Corporate worship • Singing Christ-centered songs that exalt His deity and atoning work. • Reading and preaching passages that unveil His glory (e.g., Colossians 1:15-20). • Celebrating the Lord’s Supper as proclamation of His death and coming return (1 Corinthians 11:26). Witness to the world • Confessing openly, as the disciples did, that Jesus alone is God’s Son and Savior (Acts 4:12). • Living with integrity so that conduct matches confession (1 John 2:6). • Speaking the gospel, inviting others to believe and worship Him (John 20:31). Hope anchored in the Son • Assurance of eternal life—“Whoever has the Son has life” (1 John 5:12). • Confidence in His return—every eye will see and every knee will bow (Revelation 1:7; Philippians 2:10). • Anticipation of sharing His glory forever (Romans 8:17). Worshiping Jesus as the Son of God today means embracing His absolute deity, bending our lives to His authority, and joyfully proclaiming His greatness until He comes. |
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