This article is a follow-up to my article "The Biblical Story of Worship In Less Than 1,000 Words". Biblical history ended with the completion of the book of Revelation (96 A.D.) and the death of the apostle John (98 A.D.). However, the story of Christian worship continued to be written through three major eras.

Jesus’ life is the supreme example of worship. He is the lesson. Everything Jesus did and said was a demonstration of true worship. Jesus understood that, because worship includes living a life that honors God, the way you respond to temptation has a profound impact on your worship. When the devil confronted him in the wilderness, Jesus responded by talking about worship...

One of the more dangerous things in life is to presume we correctly understand something, but discover, in fact, that we only do so partially. So what is true worship and how do we as the Church biblically align our understanding and worship life together that rightly honors God?

If the Bible does not specifically say that something is acceptable in worship, does that mean it's unacceptable? Let's take a look...

Most Christians look at worship from a cultural and/or traditional perspective, but what does the Bible actually say about worship? Quite some time ago I was preparing to present a worship seminar at a church. As I was setting up my equipment, the minister of music assisted me. At one point he casually mentioned, “I’m so glad you’re here. The people of our church seem to have the idea that worship equals the sermon and the sermon equals worship. To them, there are no other variables. I’m hoping you can help them see a broader picture.”

As was in the case of the psalmist, we are not fully developed in our character but we must actively address any inconsistencies between what we sing and how we live.

A college student e-mailed me the following question: “Why do you feel that there is an innate human desire to worship?” This article is my response.

Of all the months, worship may be most like January. Worship is a turning of our hearts from the staleness of our own seasons to God’s ever-springing presence. Worship is the turning of our steps from the worn paths of our sins, depression, and disease into His forgiveness, grace, and endless joy.

What can a peanut butter and jelly sandwich teach us about the Trinity and about authentic worship? Maybe just that the Christian life is a life of balance and self-control perfectly blended into an active and growing faith in God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!

Speaking about “cost” and “worship” in the same sentence seems a little ironic. How could great worship – an amazing experience – come with a cost? Serving God comes with a cost… a cost many of us haven’t calculated to the fullest. Our theology is a little messed up here. For some reason we often try to “sell” the gospel as something that makes our lives better – sort of like an additive to your car’s gasoline.