The worship of Jesus Christ is a central tenet of Christian faith, reflecting His divine nature and redemptive work. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus is depicted as the object of worship, affirming His identity as the Son of God and the second person of the Holy Trinity.

Divine Worship in the New Testament

The New Testament provides numerous instances where Jesus is worshiped, underscoring His divine status. In the Gospel of Matthew, the Magi from the East come to worship the newborn King: "On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him" (Matthew 2:11). This early act of worship signifies recognition of Jesus' kingship and divine mission.

Following His resurrection, Jesus' disciples worship Him, acknowledging His victory over death. In Matthew 28:9, the risen Christ appears to the women, and "they came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him" . Similarly, after Jesus commissions His disciples, they worship Him: "When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted" (Matthew 28:17).

The Gospel of John also highlights the worship of Jesus, particularly in the account of Thomas. Upon seeing the resurrected Christ, Thomas exclaims, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28), an expression of worship and recognition of Jesus' divine identity.

Worship in the Early Church

The early Christian community continued the practice of worshiping Jesus, as evidenced in the writings of the apostles. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, describes the exaltation of Christ and the universal call to worship: "At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Philippians 2:10-11).

The Book of Revelation presents a vivid portrayal of heavenly worship directed toward Jesus. In Revelation 5:12-13, the Lamb, a representation of Christ, is worshiped by the heavenly hosts: "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!" . This scene emphasizes the worthiness of Jesus to receive worship alongside God the Father.

Theological Foundations for Worship

The worship of Jesus is rooted in the theological understanding of His divine nature and salvific work. The doctrine of the Trinity affirms that Jesus is fully God, co-equal with the Father and the Holy Spirit. This belief is foundational for the worship of Jesus, as it recognizes His divine attributes and authority.

Moreover, the redemptive work of Christ—His incarnation, atoning death, and resurrection—provides the basis for worship. Jesus' sacrificial love and victory over sin and death inspire adoration and reverence among believers. The Apostle Peter, in his first epistle, calls believers to worship in response to Christ's redemptive work: "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed... but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot" (1 Peter 1:18-19).

Practical Expressions of Worship

Worship of Jesus is expressed in various forms within the Christian tradition, including prayer, hymns, and sacraments. The early church devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers (Acts 2:42), all of which are acts of worship centered on Christ.

Hymns and songs have historically played a significant role in the worship of Jesus, celebrating His life, death, and resurrection. The Apostle Paul encourages the Colossians to "let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God" (Colossians 3:16).

The sacraments, particularly the Lord's Supper, serve as a means of worship and remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice. In 1 Corinthians 11:26, Paul instructs believers: "For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes" . This act of worship not only commemorates Christ's atoning work but also anticipates His return.

In summary, the worship of Jesus Christ is a profound expression of faith, rooted in His divine nature and redemptive mission. Through Scripture, the early church, and ongoing Christian practice, believers are called to honor and adore Jesus as Lord and Savior.Joshua 5:14,15
And he said, No; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said to him, What said my Lord to his servant?
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Psalm 45:11,17
So shall the king greatly desire your beauty: for he is your Lord; and worship you him.
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Psalm 72:15
And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.
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Matthew 2:2,11
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
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Matthew 9:18
While he spoke these things to them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay your hand on her, and she shall live.
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Matthew 14:33
Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth you are the Son of God.
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Matthew 15:25
Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.
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Matthew 20:20
Then came to him the mother of Zebedees children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.
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Matthew 21:9
And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
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Matthew 28:9,16,17
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
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Mark 3:11
And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, You are the Son of God.
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Mark 5:6,7
But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
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Mark 11:9,10
And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord:
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Luke 4:41
And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, You are Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.
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Luke 5:8
When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
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Luke 23:42
And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
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Luke 24:52
And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
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John 5:23
That all men should honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honors not the Son honors not the Father which has sent him.
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John 9:38
And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
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John 12:13
Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that comes in the name of the Lord.
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Acts 1:24
And they prayed, and said, You, Lord, which know the hearts of all men, show whether of these two you have chosen,
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Acts 7:59,60
And they stoned Stephen, calling on God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
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1 Corinthians 1:2
To the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's:
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2 Corinthians 12:8,9
For this thing I sought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
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Philippians 2:10,11
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
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1 Timothy 1:12
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
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Hebrews 1:6
And again, when he brings in the first-begotten into the world, he said, And let all the angels of God worship him.
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2 Peter 3:18
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
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Revelation 5:8,9,12-14
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odors, which are the prayers of saints.
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Revelation 7:10
And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.
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The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion
... JESUS RETURNS THROUGH SAMARIA TO GALILEE.--THE SAMARITAN WOMAN. ... Christ's Decision
between the Worship of the Jews and that of the Samaritans. ...
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The Several Parts of Worship.
... the above-mentioned acts of worship are also acts of faith. The first express
confession of faith is the testimony of Peter, that Jesus was the Christ, the Son ...
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The Doctrine of Jesus Christ.
... "The Alpha and Omega" (Rev.22:13, 16); cf.1:8 where it is used of God. 2.
DIVINE WORSHIP IS ASCRIBED TO JESUS CHRIST. The Scriptures ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of jesus christ.htm

In Spirit and Truth;' or the True Worshippers.
... But Jesus came to give the Spirit: He has given Him to us ... we set ourselves to pray
be what Christ's words have ... of our inability to bring God the worship that is ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/murray/lord teach us to pray/in spirit and truth or.htm

Spiritual Worship
... of Christ: all real Christians, wherever dispersed in all corners of the earth;
all that worship God (whatever ... In all these senses Jesus Christ is the true God ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 77 spiritual worship.htm

Eastern Wise-Men, or Magi, visit Jesus, the New-Born King.
... in which they had been led to Jesus caused them ... Had their worship been mere reverence,
Mary would, no doubt ... They had known Christ but one day; he had performed ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xiii eastern wise-men or magi.htm

Proofs of Jesus Christ
... do good and evil works to please the world, and to show that they are not altogether
of Jesus Christ; for they ... The Gentile people worship Him after His coming. ...
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On the Church of God and of Christ: or on the Church in General ...
... to God and Christ in the knowledge and worship of both ... glory of God through Christ,
and of Christ in God. ... is God the Father, in his Son Jesus Christ, and Christ ...
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The Law and the Liberty of Presbyterian Worship.
... by the Presbyterian Church, that of these different elements of worship, none should ...
authority for the government and practice of the Church of Jesus Christ. ...
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Reverence in Worship.
... Observe how he came to worship God; "he stood afar off; he lift not up so ... this sacred
place; my only plea for coming is the merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour ...
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