Norma de Waal Malefyt
Written by
Howard Vanderwell
Published on
June 30, 2014
This Bible study with 12 lessons focuses on the key elements of Christian worship and is designed for use by a worship planning team/committee.

Lesson 1: Preparation for Worship 
Psalm 15 and John 4:21-24

Lesson 2: The Opening of Worship
Psalm 95 and Acts 2:42-47

Lesson 3: The Service of Renewal in Grace
Psalm 32:1-11 and 1 John 1:8-10

Lesson 4: The Reading of Scripture
Nehemiah 8:1-6 and Luke 4:14-21

Lesson 5: Proclaiming the Word
Romans 10:14-18 and 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Lesson 6: Congregational Song
Psalm 96 and Colossians 3:15-17

Lesson 7: The Prayers of the People
1 Chronicles 29:10-19 and 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Lesson 8: Affirmations and Professions
Psalm 116 and Philippians 2:5-11

Lesson 9: Responding in Praise and Thanks
Exodus 15:1-21 and Revelation 5:6-14

Lesson 10: The Service of Baptism
Matthew 28:16-20 and Romans 6:1-7

Lesson 11: The Service of the Lord's Supper
Matthew 26:17-30 and 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Lesson 12: The Closing of Worship
Numbers 6:22-27 and 2 Corinthians 13:14

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