True Spiritual Worship

I. EXPOSITION FOR SCRIPTURAL CONTEXT, John 4:1-42 (vv13-24)

Worship Conversation Between Christ & the Woman
A. event timing (late June 29 AD)
B. event context (after Pentecost)

1. holy command, Exo 23:14-17
2. hinted reference, “feast of weeks” v35
   C. example misplaced

II. EXHORTATION FROM THE SERMON TEXT, John 4:24

Worship Misunderstandings Addressed
A. In Spirit (not form), v21

1. concerning certain places
2. concerning ceremonial practice
   B. In Truth (not feeling), v22
3. content of scripture (what)
4. context of scripture (who)
   a. John 14:6
   b. John 5:39

Worship Magnificence Assessed
A. Why Worship in this Way?

1. the Father is Spirit, v23a
2. the Father desires it, v23b
3. the Son commands it, v24

Worship Majesty Applied
A. How Can We Best Worship to Glorify God?

1. identify idolatrous snares
   a. Rom 7:18; 1 Jn 5:21
2. increase gospel sensibilities
   a. Psa 40:7-8
3. implement gospel simplicity
   a. Matt 28:19; 1 Cor 11:26
   b. Acts 2:42