Johann Sebastian Bach said, “All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul’s refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub.” King David wrote in Psalms 13:6, “I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with […]
God’s Demand Hundreds of years before the days of Elijah, God repeatedly commanded the people of Israel to worship Him only. The very first of the Ten Commandments states, (Exodus 20:2-3) “I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt […]
As we have been studying Psalm 100, we have learned that worship is not just attending a service or saying a prayer. Recently, in a youth activity message, I taught the young people six questions to ask which help us as we study the Bible. Who, what, when, where, how, why? Read Psalm 100. Who? […]
During the yet future Tribulation, all those in God’s presence will worship the Lord. (Revelation 7:11-12) “And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, […]
Years ago, noble men were gathered together in London waiting for the King of Great Britain. They all knew him personally, yet they all honoured him as their king. When he entered, they stood solemnly to their feet. “Take your seats, gentlemen,” he said, “I count you as my personal friends.” And then joking he […]
The French have a proverb, which states, “A good meal ought to begin with hunger.” It is hard to enjoy a meal when you are not yet hungry. This is true of our worship as well. Effective worship begins with a hunger for God. Source: The Facts on File, Martin Manser (Psalms 29:2) “Give unto […]