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Lesson 5

The Desire of Worship: That I Might Know Him

Course Study
Worship 2
Courses Course Index
Lessons
1The Anointing: God Takes Control 2Rejoicing in Persecution 3Rejoicing in the Wisdom and Power of God 4Worshipping with Joy in Eternity
5The Desire of Worship: That I Might Know Him
6The Great Symphony of Worship 7Worshipping in the Holy Spirit

Theme: The Desire of Worship - That I Might Know Him

Text: Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death."

Introduction

Worship offers endless spiritual heights to pursue. Paul's experience of being transported to the third heaven (2 Corinthians 12:2-4) reveals that even after experiencing paradise, he maintained the prayer: "that I might know Him." Worship progression continues eternally.

Main Teaching Points

1. Worship Height Reflects Personal Experience

A worshipper's depth depends on their relational closeness with Jesus Christ. "A worshipper who has entered into worship through praise and thanksgiving can only worship to the extent of his or her experience." All believers should maintain the same prayer: "that I might know Him." (Ephesians 3:17-19)

2. Worshippers Desire to Know Christ's Beauty

Genuine worshippers experience awe beholding "the King in His beauty" (Isaiah 33:17). Believers find Christ "precious" and "Altogether Lovely" (1 Peter 2:7; Song of Solomon 5:16). Understanding Christ's sacrificial love naturally produces worship responses. This recognition transforms worldly attractions into insignificance.

3. Paul's Singular Passion

Paul "counted all things as rubbish that he might win Christ," demonstrating worship's highest expression. His aspirations included:

  • Knowing Christ's resurrection power
  • Experiencing fellowship through His sufferings
  • Becoming conformable to His death
  • Attaining resurrection glory

Summary

Worship originates from longing to "know Him" more intimately. This desire intensifies as believers ascend spiritually, while worldly attractions correspondingly diminish. Worshippers continually discover new heights because Christ's glory has "no limits."