TLDR;
This video explores the concept of giving to God, highlighting that it's not limited to money and material possessions. It emphasises the importance of thanksgiving, praise, and worship as spiritual sacrifices, explaining their distinctions and connections. The video also uses a biblical example from Isaiah to illustrate worship and praise in a heavenly context, underlining the significance of worship in our relationship with God.
- Giving to God is more blessed than receiving.
- God desires us to give Him something whenever we come before Him.
- Thanksgiving, praise, and worship are key spiritual sacrifices.
- Worship is twice as important as service.
The Blessing of Giving [0:00]
The video begins by challenging the common perception that our relationship with God is solely about receiving. It highlights Jesus's words in Acts 20:35, stating that it is more blessed to give than to receive, a principle that applies to our relationship with God. God wants us to give to Him whenever we come before Him, as stated in Exodus 23:15 and Psalm 96:8, where it is mentioned that none shall appear before God empty-handed and to bring an offering and come into His courts.
Things Other Than Money or Material Possessions to Give to God [2:52]
While financial offerings are important, as highlighted in Proverbs 3:9-10, there are other significant things we can give to God. The video references Psalm 29:1-2, which encourages us to give God glory and strength through worship in the beauty of holiness. Furthermore, 1 Peter 2:5 describes Christians as a holy priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 13:15 further emphasises this point, urging us to continually offer God a sacrifice of praise.
Three Things We Can Give to God [5:51]
The video identifies three specific spiritual gifts or sacrifices we can offer to God: thanksgiving, praise, and worship. These three are distinct yet interconnected, much like the colours of the rainbow. Thanksgiving relates to God's goodness, praise relates to God's greatness, and worship relates to God's holiness. Thanksgiving and praise are primarily utterances, while worship is primarily an attitude.
Worship and Praise in a Heavenly Level [8:50]
Drawing from Isaiah 6:1-4, the video illustrates worship and praise in a heavenly setting. The seraphs cover their faces and feet in worship, express praise through spoken words, and show service by flying. This imagery highlights that worship is twice as important as service and should come before it, with four wings used for worship and two for service.