Bethel Sunday School Online - 6 SEPT 2020
Text: 1 Corinthians 14:22 - 33

DEEP CONCERNS BROUGHT UP
(1 Corinthians 14:26)

1. To those who were brethren

a. Our brotherhood is found in our faith in Christ!

b. We must learn to share the same concern for the Church as brethren

2. The concern raised up

a. Whenever you come together

i. Gathering as a Church

ii. Gathering to worship the Lord

b. There seems to be a focus on displaying individual spiritual gifts in worship

i. Each of you have a psalm

ii. Has a teaching

iii. Has a tongue

iv. Has a revelation

v. Has an interpretation

c. Concern expressed

i. Let all things be done for edification

ii. This must be the focus in gathering for worship as a Church community

iii. The focus of worship must not be to display personal giftedness!

GENTLY OFFERING ADVICE FOR A MEANINGFUL AND UPLIFTING WORSHIP SERVICE

1. If anyone speaks in a tongue (1 Corinthians 14:27 – 28)

a. This was a valid gift in the days of the apostles

b. Even then it must be applied with wisdom and prudence

i. Let only two or three at most take turn to speak!

ii. Obviously, someone has to interpret so others could understand

iii. Hence, fewer to speak, otherwise it would be a long worship service

iv. If there was no interpreter, then it would be wiser NOT to share anything…but to quietly worship God in prayer

2. The gift of prophecy (1 Corinthians 14:29 – 32)

a. Again, it is not the more the merrier!

b. Let only two or at most three prophets speak!

c. It is important to have a discerning congregation who will be able to judge what is being said is truly from God!

d. A revelation from God is deep and it takes time to learn it well

e. The point is sharing deep truths from God in a way that ALL may be encouraged!

f. Too many deep thoughts shared would not be helpful here!

g. The prophets must know how to control themselves to speak just enough!

CONSCIOUSNESS OF GOD IN WORSHIP
(1 Corinthians 14:33)

1. The name of God is invoked in worship

2. The very reputation of God is at stake in how the worship service is being conducted!

a. A worship service must not be confusing…people will go away troubled!

b. A worship service conducted well brings peace and comfort to the heart

c. This applies to all the churches of the saints!

APPLICATION

1. To practice consciousness of the Lord as we gather for worship every time!

2. To plan and prepare worship services well that it would honor the Lord and bless many hearts!