Sunday, May 11th, 2025

Holy Worship

Read Isaiah 6:1-7

Main Points:

1. The Ache in Us to Worship Something
Humans don’t stop worshipping—we redirect it. We all feel a deep ache to elevate things (like sports, gym culture, or influencers) to a holy status because our hearts long for the divine. .

2. A Misunderstood Holiness
Holiness is often misunderstood as rule-keeping, fear, or shame. But biblically, it means set apart, other, sacred. God’s holiness is an invitation to what is truly good and beautiful.

3. Encounter a Truer Reality ((Isaiah 6:1–3)
Holy worship re-aligns us to His reality. A true King who is unshakable and pure

4. Exposes our Humanity - (Isaiah 6:4–5)
"Seeing His pure goodness helps us recognize that what we once called 'holy' was actually keeping us trapped."

5. Embraced by Mercy (Isaiah 6:6-7)
God meets Isaiah’s honest “Woe is me” with healing, not punishment. God’s holiness is a mercy that frees & transforms us into a new calling.

Discussion Questions

1. What are some things you’ve seen people treat as “holy” or ultimate in today’s culture?

2. Using the passage of Isaiah 6:1-7. How do you understand God’s holiness—not just in theory, but in your daily experience?

3. The burning coal touched Isaiah’s lips and didn’t destroy him—it healed him. How does this image shape your understanding of God’s holiness and grace working together?

4. What does it practically look like to live a life that is 'set apart' in today’s culture—and where do you find it most challenging to stay distinct in your faith?

Response:

1. Reflect – “Holy, Holy, Holy”
Invite people to reflect on His holiness
Prayer: “God, You are not common. You are not like us. You are holy. And yet You invite us to come close. Let us see You clearly.”

2. Confession – “Woe is me”

“Where have I chosen convenience over consecration? Where have I let my heart stay comfortable instead of surrendered?”
Encourage people to pray quietly:
“Lord, show me what You want to refine in me. I confess what’s held me back.”

3. Surrender – “Here I am, send me”
Invite everyone to open their hands or kneel.
Pray aloud:

“God, I want to be holy. Set apart for You. Not just in moments of worship, but in how I speak, work, rest, and live. I offer myself again as a living sacrifice. Make me holy by Your Spirit.”

4. Receive – “Touched by mercy”
“The same coal that cleansed Isaiah was prepared by God. Jesus has made you holy through His sacrifice.

Receive that grace now—not as pressure, but as freedom.”