The Italian Memorandum

“…and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe…”

(Hebrews 12:28)

Introduction: The context of Hebrews 12:28 is the book of Hebrews.

I. Clues from the text –

A. 12:28 and the five warnings of Hebrews
B. 12:28 and the “let us” admonitions
C. 12:28 definitions and emphases
D. 12:28 and OT references

II. Therefore, “acceptable worship” is…

1. Part of a ___________ from __________ (12:25)

2. _______________ based (13:20)

3. About being _____________ to God (13:16)

4. Different than _____ worship (8:9)

Conclusion: Worship has always been vital—vital to God; and vital to God’s people. But, evidently, not vital to everyone. Can you say today with candor, “Lord, I’m at your service?”