Recently we spent several weeks in church answering the most basic of questions: Why do we gather together? It seems such a fundamental question that we almost shouldn’t be asking! But through the Scriptures we examined the biblical basis for meeting as a group. These sermons have worked deeply on my heart, and I am looking forward to our worship celebration tomorrow.

I am posting the YouTube videos for the songs we’ll be working through tomorrow because I want the people of Shepherd’s Grace to get to know the words and tunes if they are unfamiliar with them. We are going to worship according to the various scriptural underpinnings we have been studying. So it will go something like this:

THE GATHERING – Why Do We Meet?

Part 1 – Coming Together, Drawing Near in Unity

Scriptural Foundations (Ephesians 4:1-3, Hebrews 10:25)

— Come, Now is the Time to Worship

— Draw Me Close

 

Part 2 – Growing in Fear

Scriptural Foundations (Proverbs 1:7, Eccl. 5:1-2)

— Holy is the Lord

— You Are Holy (Prince of Peace)

 

Part 3 – Resetting and Renewing Our Minds

Scriptural Foundations (Colossians 3:1-3)

— Here I Am to Worship

— King of Glory, God of Grace

 

Part 4 – Remembering the Lord

Scriptural Foundations (1 Cor. 11:23-25; Genesis 3, Matthew 26:39)

— Create in Me 

— When I Survey

 

Part 5 – Rejoicing and Praise

Scriptural Foundations (Leviticus 8-9, Hebrews 12:1-3)

— Glorious

— Blessed Be Your Name