in mind that we were going to talk about what we do in here on Sundays? That’s going to be part of it. But Christian worship happens 7 days a week. It’s something we live, not something we do a couple of times a week.

It’s used in Romans 12:1--
Rom. 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship.

Giving yourself to God every day is your worship to God.


LEITOURGEO

Literally means “service” or “ministry.” In the Greek translation of the Old Testament, it was used almost exclusively to refer to the sacrificial ministry of the priests. When they talked about sacrifices and temple worship, they used this word.
It is rarely used in the New Testament. In fact, many other studies on worship don’t include this word. I want to include it because of Acts 13:2--
Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

This passage is of special importance because it is the only passage in which one of these words is used to describe what Christians do when assembled together. The words for worship are never applied to Christians worshipping together except for this one case. The Bible doesn’t talk about this assembly as being our worship time... like we do. It talks about Christians assembling to take the Lord’s Supper and of them assembling to hear God’s word... but worship is something you live every day.

The Greeks had come to use this word for the sacrifice of prayer; they compared their prayers to sacrifices to the gods.


PHOBOS
EULABEIA
SEBOMAI

Group of words referring to “fear.” The first is familiar, like the word phobia.
Look at Hebrews 5:7--
Heb. 5:7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.
The word "reverent" is "fear." The King James version talks about "holy fear."

We see this idea in Revelation 14:6-7, how these words are used to describe Christian worship:
Rev. 14:6 Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth — to every nation, tribe, language and people. 7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.”

My mind doesn’t like to think about fearing God. But some examples help. For example, did you know that you are surrounded by electricity? There are wires all over the place in this building. It’s full of electricity. Aren’t you scared? No, probably not. Are you scared every time you turn on a light switch? I doubt it. You’re probably not scared of electricity. But if I asked you to stick a fork in the socket, would you do it? Or do you fear electricity?

I’m not scared of God. I don’t walk around saying, "Oh, He’s around me! He’s going to get me." But I am scared to cross Him. I’m scared to rebel against His will. He is a just God, and He has given me laws and guidance. I will do what He wants because I fear Him.

I fear the laws of this land. I don’t hide from every policeman I see, but I know that if I do something