Starter What makes you decide to buy something? Now spend some time in worshipping God for all that he is and his commitment to you. ******* Read Isaiah 6:1-8 aloud and then in silence re-read it along with the comment below and answer the personal focus questions - - - - - - - Comment [Let the People Worship] 22. In this way, worship can lead to mission. In Isaiah, the vision of the holiness of God leads to the mission of the prophet to the world. In Matthew, the worship of the risen Christ by the disciples precedes their commission to the world. The Church engages in mission in obedience to Christ, but it gains its strength and purpose for mission from within its worship. 96. Worship opens our eyes to discern God's presence and activity in every aspect of our life and the life of the world. Such recognition transforms our personal life and leads to a determination that all life should be open to this transformation by God's Spirit. Such worship impels us to mission within the world, for the mission of the church is rooted in its worship.

Personal focus questions In this description of Isaiah's experience of worship what speaks to you most strongly? What may God be saying to you through that? Describe a time when you were challenged in a time of worship to do something different in your life. In what ways do you expect to hear God seeking a response from you in worship? Share what you wish of you reflection with a couple of other people _____________________________________ Action focus IIt is important, as a whole group to think about what the passage has to say for your church community too and to consider what action you might need to take. At the end of this series how would you now define 'High quality worship'? What plans for action do we need to make? Who will carry them out? _____________________________________ Review. What did you most enjoy about this meeting? If you are group especially formed to do this series, consider whether you wish to continue to meet. _____________________________________ Now pray together as you feel the Holy Spirit leading you.