Creating an Atmosphere of Worship in the Home
Session 3: Addressing Barriers to Worship
As we seek to create an atmosphere of worship in the home, it is necessary that we also identify and address barriers to our worship.
The barrier to worship has existed since the fall of man, since sin entered the world (Genesis 2:25, 3:7-8).
God spoke to Solomon at the dedication of the temple and addressed barriers (2 Chronicles 7:12-22).
In the New Testament the Jesus identifies and addresses barriers (Mark 10:17-22 – Rich Young Ruler).
A working definition for barrier: Anything real or imagined that holds apart, separates, or hinders. (1)
What is the source of our perceived barriers (James 1:12-15)?
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Here are four areas of focus to address in creating an atmosphere of worship in our homes.
Please take a moment to read each of them and discuss where you have seen them:
Addressing each of these perceived barriers is critical to creating a healthy worship atmosphere in the home.
As a result the home will be an environment that nourishes those present and continuously directs the home to God.
As stated in Session 2, as we review each of these [areas] that [are identified], consider your own family.
Are you experiencing the peace, blessing and unity of God in your home? Or are you witnessing anxiety, discord and division in your home?
In most cases, you will see that the home that is out of line with the plan and model ordained by the Lord experiences symptoms that are not healthy or spiritually wholesome (Matthew 7:26. (2)
Finally, consider which of the four perceived barriers you have identified that need to be addressed in the home and how you can address it.
Take a moment after the study to have conversation around the following question:
Strategic Plan: Which of these barriers are present in our home?
How and when can we address them and align our home for worship?
Date(s) _______________________
Adjustments that need to take place: _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(1 ) YourDictionary.com
(2) Creating An Atmosphere of Worship in the Home – How Homes Worship, James McCarroll, 10.16.19
Exercise: When Homes Worship (Please fill in the blanks in the boxes below.)
1. We are to worship God with our time.
Scripture Reference: Matthew 8:18-22, Matthew 6:33
How does this barrier impact worship? _________________________________________________
How can we address this in our homes?
2. We are to know and worship the true and living God.
Scripture Reference: John 4: 19-26
How does this barrier impact worship? _________________________________________________
How can we address this in our homes?
3. We are to have right relationships with our family.
Scripture Reference: Luke 17: 3-4, Colossians 3:13
How does this barrier impact worship? _________________________________________________
How can we address this in our homes?
4. We are to be healthy spiritual influences for our family.
Scripture Reference: Matthew 17:14-18. Ephesians 6:10-18
How does this barrier impact worship? _________________________________________________
How can we address this in our homes?
Session 3: Addressing Barriers to Worship
As we seek to create an atmosphere of worship in the home, it is necessary that we also identify and address barriers to our worship.
The barrier to worship has existed since the fall of man, since sin entered the world (Genesis 2:25, 3:7-8).
God spoke to Solomon at the dedication of the temple and addressed barriers (2 Chronicles 7:12-22).
In the New Testament the Jesus identifies and addresses barriers (Mark 10:17-22 – Rich Young Ruler).
A working definition for barrier: Anything real or imagined that holds apart, separates, or hinders. (1)
What is the source of our perceived barriers (James 1:12-15)?
______________________________________________________________________________
Here are four areas of focus to address in creating an atmosphere of worship in our homes.
Please take a moment to read each of them and discuss where you have seen them:
- The limitation of time.
- The lack of knowledge.
- The dysfunction of family relationships.
- The reality of spiritual warfare.
Addressing each of these perceived barriers is critical to creating a healthy worship atmosphere in the home.
As a result the home will be an environment that nourishes those present and continuously directs the home to God.
As stated in Session 2, as we review each of these [areas] that [are identified], consider your own family.
Are you experiencing the peace, blessing and unity of God in your home? Or are you witnessing anxiety, discord and division in your home?
In most cases, you will see that the home that is out of line with the plan and model ordained by the Lord experiences symptoms that are not healthy or spiritually wholesome (Matthew 7:26. (2)
Finally, consider which of the four perceived barriers you have identified that need to be addressed in the home and how you can address it.
Take a moment after the study to have conversation around the following question:
Strategic Plan: Which of these barriers are present in our home?
How and when can we address them and align our home for worship?
Date(s) _______________________
Adjustments that need to take place: _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(1 ) YourDictionary.com
(2) Creating An Atmosphere of Worship in the Home – How Homes Worship, James McCarroll, 10.16.19
Exercise: When Homes Worship (Please fill in the blanks in the boxes below.)
1. We are to worship God with our time.
Scripture Reference: Matthew 8:18-22, Matthew 6:33
How does this barrier impact worship? _________________________________________________
How can we address this in our homes?
2. We are to know and worship the true and living God.
Scripture Reference: John 4: 19-26
How does this barrier impact worship? _________________________________________________
How can we address this in our homes?
3. We are to have right relationships with our family.
Scripture Reference: Luke 17: 3-4, Colossians 3:13
How does this barrier impact worship? _________________________________________________
How can we address this in our homes?
4. We are to be healthy spiritual influences for our family.
Scripture Reference: Matthew 17:14-18. Ephesians 6:10-18
How does this barrier impact worship? _________________________________________________
How can we address this in our homes?