AMEN
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Series: Borrowed Language
DescriptionBorrowed Language #1 “Amen” 2 Cor. 1: 18-20Intro: One of the oldest hymns we sing… “O Sacred Head Now Wounded” (Tr. 17th… 4th C latin) What language shall I borrow to thank Thee dearest friend… • Finding Words for Worship! Vocabulary Is Theology. (thoughtful) --- Evangelism = understandable language --- Worship = Biblical language t/s – Ralph Martin… “fossils’ in the church’s vocabulary. Insight into earliest forms of Christian Worship. Abba, maranatha, hosanna, hallelujah AMEN Amen = Root = firmness, certainty, dependability… “believe” • To confirm, support or Agree… • This Hebrew word sounds like what it Means --- Depth in the word, “Aaaah” (belly word) --- Firmness, Confidence, “-men” • Say It Out Loud with me…. “Amen” Long, Slow, Deep Unwavering Confidence The whisper of the Spirit The sophisticated Soul Quick and Confident Practice Session from Scripture 1 Chronicles 16:36 Ephesians 3: 20-21 1 Peter 5: 10-11 Jude 24-25 The Church adopted the practice of the Synogogue in Worship, saying together the Amen. 2 Corinthians 1: 18-20 Context: Paul defends his Trustworthiness as messenger of Gospel. READ Why the Church kept the, “Amen” in Worship… • Deeper than encouraging the Preacher… Ill – “Help him, Lord, Help him…” • Insight into the Core and Character and Christian Worship Note: “Amen” == Vocal Participation Adoration Praising God as faithful, trustworthy and True. Read Vs. 20 When we hear God’s Revealed Truth and say, “Amen” Declaring, Delighting in His Trustworthiness! Regulation Affirming the Trustworthiness of what is being said, Read, prayed or sung… Guard against, “Ministerial Monopoly” Every member a Responsible Participant. Submission “True” = Trustworthy… I will walk in that Truth. Amen = “That Is True” =“That is True FOR Me!” ILL - “When your Spirit speaks to me, with my whole heart I’ll agree; and my answer will be Yes, Lord Yes!” Giving Voice to Personal Conviction, Response, Submission…. Brings Accountability. App – Amen, That’s True for Me! T/S – Saying “Amen”… not something old fashioned, out dated, That your grandparents invented…Ancient Word of Worship! • Adoration, Regulation, Submission… Exhortation The Amen is a Word of Witness, and Encouragement for Others to Embrace the Truth Just Heard! Note the Order: First Submission, then Exhortation! Hebrews 10: 23-25 App – We are Our Brother’s Keeper The “Amen” speaks to the very Core of Corporate Worship. In Worship, moved by the Holy Spirit we personally and corporately embrace the truth revealed in the person of Jesus Christ and on the pages of Holy Scripture to the Glory of God our Father. ILL – Nadia Bloom, 5th grade girl in Winter Springs, FL Rescued after wandering lost for four days in Swamp. Imagine Trying to make your way through a dangerous Swamp with your family and close friends… • Identify a Trustworthy Path (Adoration & Regulation) • Step onto the Trustworthy Path (Submission) • Reach Out your Hand for a Friend to Join (Exhortation) |