Worship Matters Chapter 15

    In this chapter, Bob goes deeper into how to harmonize with words of gospel with our actions. In order to proclaim the gospel, we need to demonstrate the truth of God. Which, we need to tell others about the deeds of God and teach them the words of God. Of course, in the process of worship, we can implement the teachings to achieve the same result. However, to be a powerful ambassador of proclaiming the gospel, we need to live the gospel. We should always keep ourselves on top of obeying the gospel, because actions can be direct demonstration of God's words, they are easier to understand.

    I think Bob is very precise about the way of proclaiming the gospel. It's true that we can teach people through talking and teaching. And undeniably, that would work for most of the people. However, that doesn't mean everyone can completely understand its significance. Thus, we should live up to the gospel and obey God's order to show others how to keep gospel in our heart and mind. It doesn't matter how much people we teach, what matters is how deep we can influence them with gospel.

Worship Matters chapter 14

      In this chapter, Bob changed his focus from worship performing to the worship connection. To efficiently binding everyone through worship, we should all listen to God’s words and follow his ideas. We should not embarrass others to force them into the atmosphere, because that’s not what come from their true hearts. To really appreciate and worship God, we need to put our heart into the process and everything else along with it. Instead of putting ourselves as matured followers of God, we should think about those new to his presence and find a way to help them with connecting with God.

      It was very strange for me when I first know about worship, people’s reactions toward the music was shocking to me. But after my youth group leader showed me the way, I understood the reasons of worship and eventually turned to one that leads worship. From my experience, I agree that just like what Bob suggested, instead of forcing others into worship, we should be illustrators to show them how and why do we worship. Same with going to church, instead of dragging your friends to church, why not show them power of God through your own actions? We only truely accept God when we are connected to him willingly.