93623.9 Lesson 9. Worship Life of the Disciple

Posted byJonathan Kobayashi

I. INTRODUCTION

  1. Worship as the Posture of a Disciple
  1. Worship is far more than music or a segment of a church service—it is the lifestyle, attitude, and identity of every true disciple of Jesus. Worship is our response to who God is and what He has done, expressed through love, obedience, and awe.
  1. Key Scripture:
  1. “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters… to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” —Romans 12:1
  2. As disciples who are called to know Christ and make Him known, our worship must go beyond Sunday and into everyday life. Worship fuels intimacy with God, aligns our hearts with His will, and overflows into fruitful mission.

II. BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS OF WORSHIP

  1. Worship is a Lifestyle
  1. Worship in Scripture is not limited to rituals or music. It is seen in obedience (Genesis 22:5), sacrifice (Romans 12:1), gratitude (Psalm 100), and justice (Amos 5:23-24).
  2. True worship involves loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30).
  1. Jesus Modeled Worship
  1. Jesus often withdrew to solitary places to worship the Father in prayer and intimacy (Luke 5:16).
  2. In the wilderness (Matthew 4), Jesus responded to Satan’s temptation with worshipful loyalty to God: “You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve.”
  1. The Disciple’s Daily Worship Life
  1. Worship is both intentional and spontaneous. It can be practiced individually and corporately, in joy and in sorrow, in words and in silence. For example, a disciple may choose to set aside time in the morning to sing praises or read a Psalm as a form of intentional worship. Later, during a moment of awe at a sunset or in response to an answered prayer, spontaneous worship may arise in the form of thanksgiving or a whispered prayer of praise.

III. DAILY RHYTHMS OF WORSHIP

  1. Morning Devotion: Begin the day with adoration—read a Psalm, sing or journal your praise.
  2. Gratitude Moments: Pause throughout your day to give thanks—after meals, during walks, after meetings.
  3. Evening Reflection: End the day in worshipful surrender—reflect, confess, and express love to the Lord.

IV. PRACTICAL WAYS TO LIVE A WORSHIP LIFE

  1. Scripture Reading: Read to encounter God. Ask, “What does this reveal about God’s nature?”
  2. Worship Music: Use songs that exalt God. Let music lead you into reflection or celebration.
  3. Prayer and Fasting: Fast as an act of surrender. Focus on God’s voice during fasts.
  4. Work as Worship: View your labor as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23).

V. WORSHIP AND IDENTITY

“God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” — John 4:24

  1. Identity Before Activity Many leaders operate out of drivenness. But true worship flows from identity, not productivity.
    1. You are a worshiper before you are a worker. You are a son or daughter before you are a leader.
  2. The Worshipping Leader
  3. Leaders must model worship, not just teach it. As Worship Life of the Leader notes, worship grounds leaders in humility and dependence.
  4. Daily worship aligns your will with the Father’s and renews your spirit for healthy leadership and multiplication.

VI. WORSHIP AS WARFARE

Worship is a powerful weapon against spiritual darkness. This is because worship centers our hearts on God’s truth and authority, dethroning the lies of the enemy and ushering in the presence of God, where darkness cannot remain. When we exalt God, we displace fear, anxiety, and lies from the enemy.

  1. Examples in Scripture:
  1. Jehoshaphat’s Army (2 Chronicles 20): Worshipers were placed at the front. As they praised, God routed the enemy.
  2. Paul and Silas in Prison (Acts 16:25-26): Worship broke chains and opened doors—literally.
  1. How to Use Worship as Warfare
  1. Declare God’s character aloud when under attack.
  2. Play worship music over your home during times of tension.
  3. Replace complaining or worrying with praise.

VII. WORSHIP AND MULTIPLICATION

Worship is not just personal—it’s contagious. When a disciple lives a life of joyful, authentic worship, it attracts others to Jesus.

  1. Worship as Witness
  1. A worshipful heart displays peace in chaos, joy in suffering, and love in difficult places.
  2. Train your disciples to develop their own worship rhythms.
  1. Worship in the Disciple-Making Environment
  1. Open every training or group with worship.
  2. Encourage new believers to write their own songs or prayers.
  3. Practice spontaneous worship in gatherings.
  1. Questions for Personal Reflection and Practice
  1. Is my worship life limited to Sundays or is it a daily rhythm?
  2. Do I view my work, parenting, and relationships as acts of worship?
  3. When under spiritual pressure, do I worship or worry?
  4. How can I lead others into deeper intimacy with God through worship?

VIII. CONCLUSION: WORSHIPERS WHO MULTIPLY

Discipleship that does not flow from worship will eventually dry up or become mechanical. Worship is the wellspring—it refreshes, realigns, and revives us. As you grow in your disciple-making calling, let worship be your anchor and your overflow. Worship and mission are not two separate callings—they are one. You are a worshiper who multiplies.