In the pre-Sinai model of worship, the patriarchs serve as priest to their own families. They build altars, offer sacrifices, and gather families together for worship. Their worship is part of everyday living. Their worship emphasizes the intergenerational aspects of life. In the Pauline model, we see dynamics of spontaneity, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and an emphasis on unity.
Small groups provide intimacy and opportunities for maximum participation.
Synagogue worship emphasizes a structured liturgy and gives a prominent place to prayer, Scripture reading, and biblical teaching. The synagogue model is basic to may churches today. In the large group worship models, for example, the temple-tabernacle model, our perspective includes elements of worship such as praise, music, festivals, celebrations, special events, and symbolism. Most churches worship using blended or alternate elements. Most churches reflect the elements of the correlating models.