Discipling New Believers in Truth                    February 7, 2024

TEXT:   Psalm 4

I. Biblical worship is praying unto the Lord (v. 1)

1. Because of His provision of His righteousness
2. Because of His provision of His blessings already given to us
3. Because of His provision of His mercy already shown to us
4. D. Because of His provision of His invitation to call unto Him

II. Biblical worship is loving righteousness (vv. 2-3)

1. Biblical worship cannot be offered in our sinful condition (v. 2; I Corinthians 2:10-16)
2. Biblical worship can only be offered in the newness of Christ (v. 3; II Corinthians 5:14-17)

III. Biblical worship is communing with the Lord (v. 4)

1. Standing in awe of Him
2. Communing from our heart with Him
3. Remaining still and quiet before Him

IV. Biblical worship is offering sacrifices to the Lord (v. 5)

1. Righteous sacrifices
2. Sacrifices offered in faith

V. Biblical worship is enjoying the presence of God (vv. 6-8)

1. God’s face shining upon us (v. 6)
2. God’s gladness within our heart (v. 7)
3. God’s peace being in us.    (Psalm 59:17; 61:7; 66:20; 69:13; 86:15; 98:3; 109:21, 26; 13:2; 136:2, 26; 52:8; 57:3; 51:1)
   1. Relaxing in His presence
   2. Resting in His provision
   3. Trusting in His protection