Value and Joy of Public Worship

What were David’s feelings concerning public worship?BR-ASI9 417.13

“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.” “My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.” “For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.” Psalm 122:1; 84:2, 10.BR-ASI9 417.14

What admonition has Paul given concerning assembling for public worship?BR-ASI9 418.1

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25.BR-ASI9 418.2

Does God take account of the meetings of His people?BR-ASI9 418.3

“Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon His name. And they shall be Mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up My jewels [margin, special treasure]; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.” Malachi 3:16, 17.BR-ASI9 418.4

Is there a blessing in habitual church attendance?BR-ASI9 418.5

“Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house: they will be still [ever and constantly] praising Thee.” “One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in His temple.” Psalms 84:4; 27:4.BR-ASI9 418.6

Are offerings an appropriate part of divine worship?BR-ASI9 419.1

“Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name: bring an offering, and come into His courts.” “Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about Him bring presents unto Him that ought to be feared.” Psalms 96:8; 76:11.BR-ASI9 419.2