Adoration
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Praise Ye the Lord
“Praise” Appears in the Bible no fewer than 271 times. Appears no fewer than 169 times in the book of Psalms. Appears 13 times in 8 of the 14 verses of Psalm 148. The first and last sentence in Psalm 146, 147, 148, 149, and 150 is “Praise ye the Lord.” The last sentence in… Continue reading
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Purposes of Worship
To fulfill God’s commands: Worship is an act of obedience and submission to God’s will (John 4:23-24). To edify and encourage others: Worship should build up and strengthen the faith of fellow believers (1 Corinthians 14:26). To remember the Savior: Communion and other acts of worship often involve remembering Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and teachings (Luke… Continue reading
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The Church As Seen By the Old Testament Prophets
Note: The Old Testament prophets described the Church in symbols and figures relevant to their time. O.T. Reference: Joel 2:28 Description: Saw the Church as having its beginning with a great outpouring of the Holy Spirit N.T. Reference: Acts 2:16, Luke 24:46-47, Acts 2 O.T. Reference: Isaiah 2:2-3, Micah 4:1-2 Description: Saw the Church as… Continue reading
