DO YOU HAVE A WEDDING GARMENT?

                                                     Matthew 22:8-14 (722)

  Introduction

       A.  This story told by Jesus was about a man who came to a king’s feast in his work

             clothes.  V12

       B.  Because he had no sense of respect indicated by not wearing a wedding garment,

             he was removed.  Vv12-13

       C.  Our lesson is centered around this question:  As we worship God, do we have the    

             proper respect?

  I.  We don’t have guidelines that regulate our dress wear in detail to worship, but we know

       what is appropriate.

       A.  Examples:

       B.  God looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7), and we know what is appropriate.

  II.  As we worship God, do we have the proper respect based on what Jesus said in John 4:24?

      

       A.  In spirit:______________________________________________________________

       B.  In truth: ______________________________________________________________

III.  We should worship God because He is worthy.

       A.  Psalm 96 (466)

       B.  Psalm 99 (467)

       C.  Psalm 89:7 (463)

IV.  When we worship God, He deserves our best.

       A.  Malachi 1:6-14 (697)

             V6:  “Where is my honor?”  “Where is my __________________?”

             V7:  “You offer ______________ food”

             V8:  “You offer the __________ as a sacrifice.”

             V10:  God had rather have no sacrifices than sacrifices without gratitude.

             Vv11-12:  “But you profane it.” (My Name)

             V13:  “And you bring the ________, the lame and the sick”

             V14:  “But cursed be the deceiver.”  “And My name is to be feared among the nations.”

Conclusion:  Do I have a wedding garment to wear?  As I worship God, do I give Him the

                     proper _________________ and ______________ ?