The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen How can we make sure God is pleased when we worship? We might begin by asking ourselves a few questions. Is God the object of my worship? Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard observed, “In the most earnest sense, God is the critical theatergoer. . . . The speaker is then […]
The Lesson and Life for April 17
by John M. Fuller A country gal visited a very formal church in the city. While listening to the sermon she shouted, “Praise the Lord!” The congregation was shocked. An usher came down the aisle and told her to be quiet. She couldn’t help herself. Later she exclaimed, “Amen!” The usher issued another warning to […]
Forms of Worship
by Ruth O’Neil I was slightly offended one Sunday morning when a friend expressed her displeasure with my response to worship. She thought I needed to respond to God the same way she did. Her insistence interrupted my personal communion with God during the worship service. We Are Not All the Same Because we’re not […]
Remember Jesus Christ – The Uniform Lesson for April 3
by Sam E. Stone This month’s lessons are taken from various New Testament books and point out both why we worship and whom we worship. Today’s title comes directly from the text (v. 8), as Paul continues to remind Timothy of the essentials (2 Timothy 3:14, 15). Now, late in his life, the apostle continues […]
Worship guidelines—The Uniform Lesson for March 6
by Sam E. Stone In the earliest days of the church, the apostles were the leaders (Acts 6:2). As their workload increased, they urged Christians to choose from among themselves people who could be placed in charge of specific duties. These workers were referred to as “servants” or “deacons” (Acts 6:1-6). The first deacons were […]
