Christian Worship
Luke 24:50-53
And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.…


I. THE OBJECT OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP.

1. A human Christ.

2. A living Christ.

3. A glorified Christ.

4. A crucified Christ.

II. THE PLACE OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. "The temple." Where two or three are met together in Christ's name.

III. THE TIME OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. "Continually." Every day. No opportunity of doing homage to the Saviour should be missed.

IV. THE FORM OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. "Praising and blessing God." Magnifying His mercy, and speaking good of His name.

V. THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. "With great joy." The Christian rejoices in the Saviour's exaltation —

1. For Christ's sake. Reward of redeeming work.

2. For his own sake. A pledge and guarantee of his acceptance and salvation.

3. For the world's sake.

(T. Whitelaw, M. A.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

WEB: He led them out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.




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