The Priority of Praise 2b
February 12, 2008
One means of praising the Lord is through music. It might be loud and rhythmic, as the music of ancient Israel probably was, or it might be the old hymns or the newer worship choruses. But the important thing is to make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
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The Bible portrays the physical attitude of worship in many ways—falling down before the Lord, kneeling, raising hands, clapping, standing in respect. But all true worshippers come to the Lord in humility. Their focus is not on themselves, but on Him.
February 11, 2008
Praise is one activity that will go on throughout eternity. In Revelation 4 and 5, John sees the throne room of heaven in a vision, and all those in God's presence continually declare the holiness, and the worthiness, and the glory of God.
February 8, 2008
Praise is a heartfelt response to God, in which we place Him above everyone and everything else. We worship God for who God is, and for what He has done—He is the Creator, the Sustainer, and the Redeemer.
February 7, 2008
When the church in Acts 4 was forbidden to preach in the name of Jesus, they were not overwhelmed because their focus was on God. They prayed with adoration and direction, and the result was that they were filled with boldness.
February 6, 2008
Is prayer your first instinct or your last resort? We should pray regularly and as an essential part of our daily routine. We should not pray only when we face a severe challenge, but it should be our first reaction to any difficulty in our lives.
February 5, 2008
The Bible tells us not to eat the Lord's Supper in an unworthy manner. This doesn't mean we can make ourselves worthy in some way. It means that we shouldn't partake as mere ritual or superstition, or with sin in our hearts.
February 4, 2008
Skip Heitzig is in the studio for a "First Friday" interview with Dr. David Jeremiah. They will talk about his "Turning Point" radio ministry, his new best-selling book, "Signs of Life," and how God has brought him through the trials in his life.
February 1, 2008
Fellowship is not just "hanging out in Jesus' name." It is loving, edifying and admonishing one another, being like-minded, and submitting to one another. Fellowship is especially important today, when people are increasingly isolated.
January 31, 2008
Paul said the priority of a ministry should be to "Preach the word." By knowing what is in the Word—by knowing doctrine—you will know what is important to God, you will get the emphasis He gives to it, and you will get it in its proper context.
January 30, 2008
Doctrine is a bad word in some churches. But doctrine means teaching or instruction, and ignoring it can be devastating to a church. It's the instruction manual for what we should be as Christians. Without it, we are vacillating and biblically illiterate.
January 29, 2008
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