In Episode 19 of The Olive Tree POC podcast, titled Living as Worshipers, Scott and Bethany explore worship as a continuous lifestyle of obedience and reverence for God’s beauty and holiness, drawing from Psalm 96:9 and Hebrews 12:28-29. They challenge listeners to move beyond ritualistic praise, embracing a heart of gratitude and submission to God’s will, as exemplified by Christ. Join Pursuit of Character Ministries for a transformative discussion that deepens faith and fosters true discipleship.
Psalm 96:9: “O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (00:04:44), the core text for Morgan’s sermon.
Hebrews 12:28-29: “Let us be filled with gratitude and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire” (00:13:48).
Matthew 9:13: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice, for I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (00:27:47), quoting Hosea 6:6.
Hosea 6:6: “For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings” (00:28:18).
Hosea 6:3: “Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord” (00:29:58).
Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ, yet I live” (00:52:59).
2 Peter 1:5-7: Peter’s ladder - virtue, knowledge, self-control, etc. (00:38:54)
John 14:15: “If you love me, you will obey my commands” (00:36:01)
Revelation 21:2: New Jerusalem (00:21:21). (& Episode 18, 00:17:00)
Romans 11:17-18: Olive tree grafting (00:48:04). (& Episode 1, 00:06:36)
Referenced & Suggested Material:
“What is Worship?” https://bethanyraeworships.com/what-is-worship/
“The Sarx Saga” https://pursuitofcharacter.org/2023/03/15/the-sarx-saga/
“Restoring Hope” https://pursuitofcharacter.org/restoring-hope
“Worship Through Song” https://bethanyraeworships.com/bethany-rae-wts/
Forged Hope https://pursuitofcharacter.org/forged-hope
Intro song: “I Will Obey” from the Cut Me Loose album - Outro: Air of Heaven Official Lyric/Music video available at https://pursuitofcharacter.org/ilp/music/worship-through-song/
For more about POC, visit
https://pursuitofcharacter.org
For more about Bethany Rae-Worship Through Song, visit
https://bethanyraeworships.com/
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction and Worship Through Song
00:01:04 Tozer and Spurgeon on Worship
00:04:37 Psalm 96:9 and Morgan’s Sermon
00:13:48 Hebrews 12:28-29 and True Worship
00:19:28 Hallelujah and Amen
00:27:47 Chesed and God’s Mercy
00:38:01 Piety and Peter’s Ladder
00:43:47 Victory and Holiness
00:49:01 Worship as God’s Design
00:53:13 Living a Life of Worship
00:59:28 Closing Thoughts and Outro
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