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Lesson 10

Turned Around to Seek After Christ

Course Study
Worship 1
Courses Course Index
Lessons
1The Life of Worship 2Worship in Trials 3The Father is Seeking Worshippers 4The Inner Sanctuary 5Going Up to Worship 6Joy the Characteristic of Worship 7Joy is the Measure of Our Relationship 8Entering into Worship: Thanksgiving and Praise 9Giving Ourselves in Worship
10Turned Around to Seek After Christ

Theme: Turned Around to Seek After Christ

Text: Philippians 3:13-14 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

Core Concept

Reaching true worship requires a fundamental reorientation toward Christ. The Greek word "epistrepho" (converted) means "to turn towards."

Main Teaching Points

1. Worshippers Must Run Toward the Right Goal

Simon Peter serves as an example—initially, he pursued greatness through ministry success rather than love for Christ. The sifting process removed his self-focused ambitions, allowing genuine service to emerge. Unlike Judas, who sought gain, Peter could be redirected toward Christ.

2. Worshippers Must Be Disciples

"Mathetes" (disciple) translates as "learner." True disciples learn to rest in God's will rather than pursue personal ambitions. Jesus demonstrated servant leadership at the Last Supper, showing that greatness in God's Kingdom comes through humble service.

3. Worshippers Must Be Motivated by Love for Christ

When love for Christ drives ministry, believers regard others as superior to themselves (Philippians 2:3). This contrasts with self-focused ministry that uses relationships for personal elevation. The example of Peter sleeping peacefully in prison (Acts 12:5-6) illustrates someone entirely surrendered to God's purposes.

Application

  • Examine whether personal glory influences your ministry
  • Develop disciple-like qualities mirroring Jesus
  • Let Christ's love become your primary motivation