Chapter 3 – Worship

1. Read pg 77-83 and John 4:4-35. What does the story of the Samaritan woman have to do with worship?

2. What does worship in “spirit and truth” mean?

3. Why does the author say that worship is “gladly” reflecting back to God the radiance of His worth? Why not just say it is a reflecting back to God the radiance of His worth? Why add “gladly”? (p84)

4. When is an act of worship vain and futile? (p85)

5. How does the author show the inadequacy of duty as a motive for true worship? How does he then recover duty as a noble and helpful Christian concept? (p93-94)

6. How is the hedonistic approach to God in worship the only humble approach? (p94-95)

7. What is the “moral enemy” of worship? Explain how.

8. Review highlights of Chapter 1. God is most glorified.