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OBEDIENCE

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STUDY 2: OBEDIENCE INTRODUCTION .  Obedience is one of the great demands placed upon man by God to the truth of His word. Obedience to God and His word is one of the integral partsof Christian living, releasing the believer into the fulness of God's blessing. Obedience rests upon our recognition of there being higher authority than ourselves. Unless we recognize God's authority we will never obey.  Romans 13:1-2 "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore however resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgement on themselves." The above verses acknowledge that all authority comes from Go, so God is at seat of authority; in fact, His Lordship and throne is based upon that authority. To disobey is notto recognize God's authority!  I. NOT TO OBEY IS REBELLION AGAINST GOD  Read I Samuel 15. In this story, ...

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

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STUDY 1 : PRAISE AND WORSHIP INTRODUCTION .  Praise means to bless, to glorify, to speak well off, to boast. It is an expression of admiration and appreciation to God for what He has done. We tell Him how wonderful He is and acknowledged His character and power.  Psalm 63:3 "Because your loving kindness  is better than life, my lips shall praise You."  When we want to come into the presence of the Lord and hear His voice, we should come praise Him.  Psalm 100:4 "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise." While praise is an expression of appreciation and administration, worship is an expression of love and adoration.  I.    WHY WE PRAISE THE LORD A. GOD COMMAND IT Our feelings don't dictate whether we    praise God. It is an act of obedience.  Psalm 117:1 "Praise the Lord all you                  Gentlemen! Laud Him, all you peoples!"   B. BEC...