BIG IDEA: MAY FAITHFUL MINISTERS BLESS THE LORD
AND BE BLESSED IN RETURN
I. WHO IS A FAITHFUL MINISTER?
A. “all servants of the Lord”
B. “Who serve by night in the house of the Lord”
II. COMMAND TO BLESS THE LORD IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORSHIP
A. “Bless the Lord!”
B. “Lift up your hands to the sanctuary”
III. BENEDICTION: TO RECEIVE A BLESSING IN RETURN
A. “May the Lord bless you”
B. “from Zion”
the pilgrims had made the journey to Zion to worship there
C. “He who made heaven and earth”
the pilgrims were departing to return to their respective corner of the earth
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DEVOTIONAL QUESTIONS:
1) Reflect on the concept of the priesthood of all believers. What type of service do you render to the Lord as a faithful minister?
2) How do we bless the Lord?
3) As we worship, are we always lifting up the hands of our heart?
4) How does God’s role as Creator give Him the credentials to be able to bless us?
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