Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 2

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 2, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 2

THE ATTITUDE IN WORSHIP

Psalm 40:1–11

If you have ever attended a large concert, you know part of the excitement is the anticipation accompanying the show’s start. Sometimes, you must sit through an opening act or two to finally enjoy the artist you paid to see. You may spend the time scrolling on your phone, going to the concession stand or just talking to others, but your full attention is not on what is happening on the stage. You may grow bored, restless or even irritated as time passes, but there is little else you can do besides wait. Then the room darkens, the headliner appears and you forget about the wait. Our attitude changes when we get what we came to see.

How does this translate into our corporate worship time on Sunday mornings? Consider your attitude the next time you assemble with your church family for worship. Are you there to get what you came for, or do you have more honest intentions? How we approach worship says a lot about how we view God and those around us.

Worship with a humble and trusting heart. (1–5)

David recalled being required to wait patiently while approaching the Father in worship. Each of us is called to wait throughout the seasons of our lives, but the penetrating question is how patient we are. In times of waiting, God is still at work. Just because you may not see, feel or comprehend what God is doing around you, that does not change the fact that He has not abandoned or forgotten you. In times of waiting, we are challenged to recall God’s gracious and merciful acts on our behalf countless times. Worship is a response, and our attitude indicates how grateful our hearts are. Waiting patiently is an expression of trust.

Worship with willing obedience. (6–8)

The church where I am pastor begins our Sunday morning worship service at 10:30. While it is expected by most of those in attendance to be concluding in about an hour, genuine worship does not end with the final “amen.”

Worship should continue when believers leave the church parking lot and begin to apply and practice God’s Word. Worship leads to obedience. Verse 8 says, “I delight to do your will, my God, and your instruction is deep within me.” Praise and worship may fill our lips while we sing, but it should also fill our lives as we serve.

Worship unashamed. (9–11)

Worship should not be shy. While everything should be done in order and reverently, that doesn’t mean worship shouldn’t be a priority in our churches.

David expresses that he could not contain his gratitude for the righteousness God imparted to him. The result of receiving salvation from God should be a testimony of thanksgiving and a life of loving others. It could be the sermon that prompts you to praise. It may be a song or even a testimony that stirs your heart.

As Christians, we have much to be thankful for. What you choose to dwell on is where your worship will land. With so many distractions around you daily, worship must be an intentional priority. Don’t wait until Sunday to thank God. Start today.


By Bobby McKay
Pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi

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