Love God
U17 – The Heart of Worship – Matthew 22:37
Key Words: Worship, Loving God, Adoration
- The Greek word most often used for “worship” in the New Testament literally means ‘To Kiss Towards,’ what does this image convey to you?
- What emotion or attitude is being expressed by this image?
- In what ways is worship expressed by love or adoration towards God?
- With the idea of worship as love expressed, what does this passage teach us about worship?
- Why must our hearts be engaged in worship? What happens to our worship when our hearts are not engaged?
- What other legitimate feelings and attitudes towards God are involved in worship?
- Is love the highest expression of worship?
- What is the difference between engaging our emotions in worship and emotionalism?