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Assignments for this course take the form of written summaries, research, and analysis. They are designed to help us work through the course
objectives, while keeping a focus on our spiritual growth through conceptual learning.
For each assignment, please develop a document and submit it to me in either Microsoft Word or HTML format (your word processing
software should permit you to do a "save as" and choose either of those formats).
Each assignment can be completed by consulting Web-based materials listed on the course Resource page.
D. Course Work
Comments:
Foundations-Philosophy of Instruction
As an introduction to instruction, I believe we must
first lay a strong foundation regarding creativity,
knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. When I think of
these characteristics, the first thing I do is reflect
on and seek the Lord who created humanity and everything
else - the Master Artist (Jesus Christ). In fact, the
Lord tells us that, “The earth is His [the Lord’s], and
everything in it, the world and all who live in it”
(Psalm 24:1, NIV).
As creative beings made in the image of God, we must
always search for ways to express His creativity through
us to make His presence known to the world and to help
humanity see the reality of a God who loves them, who
was willing to pay the ultimate price for their
redemption so that they could have a relationship with
Him. God is capable of meeting us right where we are at
in our lives and the creative arts can help express this
reality. How wonderful it is for us to be used of God
to bring forth His message in the creative arts because
the creative arts have a way of directly speaking to and
touching the heart in ways that other forms of
communication do not. The creative arts, when expressed
from a humble heart surrendered to God, are a wonderful
way to see how “we do not have a high priest [Jesus] who
is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have
one who has been tempted in everyway, just as we
are---yet was without sin” (Hebrews 4:15, NIV). This is
why we can approach Him with confidence “so that we may
receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of
need” (Hebrews 4:16, NIV). Therefore, what better
Person to be connected with than the very Creator
(Master Artist) Himself. Only in Him, not in the
creation, is all knowledge and understanding for He is
the very Author of life.
The Lord is the Master Artist (in which He is the Master
Composer-Musician). The Word of God provides much
information regarding creativity, knowledge, wisdom,
understanding, and relationship. Therefore, our
foundation for this course will be centered on the
foundation for life – God’s Word (the Bible).
Assignment #1
Text: A Seeking Heart
Introduction
Chapter 1: Worship from Knowing
The Heart of True Worship-Course
Reader
Part I: Introduction
Part II: What is Worship and Praise
Application:
Length: 4-5 pages
What is worship and praise and why did God create us
with the desire to worship? In what ways has the Lord
drawn you to Himself in worship and praise? How has this
changed your heart and your life?
Assignment #2
Text: A Seeking Heart
Chapter 2: Losing Sight of True Worship
Chapter 3: Passionate Pursuit
The Heart of True Worship-Course
Reader
Part III: Consecration, Sanctification,
Holiness
Part IV: Being Priests in Worship
Application:
Length: 4-5 pages
Why does God consider us ‘priests in worship?’ What do
the roles of consecration, sanctification and holiness
have on our lives as worshippers unto the Lord? How can
we avoid losing sight of true worship?
Assignment #3
Text: A Seeking Heart
Chapter 4: Temptation to Turn
Chapter 5: Heart of the Matter
The Heart of True Worship-Course
Reader
Part V: Spiritual Sacrifices
Part VI: Psalm 81
Application:
Length: 4-5 pages
What are the greatest temptations we struggle with in
our pursuit of true worship? How can we avoid and
overcome these temptations? What does it mean to be
spiritual sacrifices? Read Psalm 81. What does it say to
you with regard to a life of true worship?
Assignment #4
Text: A Seeking Heart
Chapter 6: Right Kind of Heart
Chapter 7: Two Altars of Worship
The Heart of True Worship-Course
Reader
Part VII: Luke 7:36-38
Part VIII: Entering into the “High Praises”
and “Secret Places” of God
Application:
Length: 4-5 pages
Why is it important to have the ‘right kind of heart’
with regard to a life of true worship? What does it mean
to you to have the ‘right kind of heart’? How do we
enter into the ‘high praises’ and ‘secret places’ of
God?
Assignment #5
Text: A Seeking Heart
Chapter 8: Right God, Wrong
Worship
The Heart of True Worship-Course
Reader
Part IX:
Worshipping the Lord “In Truth”—According to His Word
Part X: How does the Word of God tell
us to Worship the Lord
Application:
Length: 4-5 pages
How do we worship the Lord ‘in truth’ according to His
Word? What does it mean when the Lord tells us to
worship ‘in spirit and in truth’? Read Psalm 139. How
does this Psalm pertain to your life as a worshipper
unto the Lord?
Assignment #6
Text: A Seeking Heart
Chapter 9: Life of Worship
Chapter 10: Worship—The Eternal
Experience
The Heart of True Worship-Course
Reader
Part XI: The term “Selah”
Part XII: Concluding Thoughts
Application:
Length: 4-5 pages
Since worship is a lifestyle, how does living a
lifestyle of worship influence your understanding of
eternal life? In what ways has living a lifestyle of
worship changed your life? How has your life affected
those around you?
Final Exam
At the end of your course reader is the Final Exam for
this course.
It is a series of various questions based on what you
have learned and how you can apply them in your ministry
vision. View the Final Exam not just as another
“academic activity” but as a review of how you can take
your understanding of Worship Leading to a deeper level
for you and those you minister to. Once you have
completed the Final Exam, e-mail the exam to me so I can
evaluate it and then you will receive your final grade
for the course.
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