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Contents in Brief Preface Abbreviations Hebrew Transliteration Key Part 1: Worshipping the God of Glory Introduction 1. The Revelation of the Holy LORD God of Glory 2. Worship as Celebration Conclusion for Part 1 Part 2: The Memory of Paradise Introduction 3. The Memory of Creation 4. The Memory of the Center of Creation 5. The Perversion of Paradise Conclusion for Part 2 Part 3: Worship with Proclamation: The Development of True Worship in a Religious World Introduction 6. The Religious World in Antiquity 7. The Worship of the LORD in the Life of Abraham 8. The Worship of the LORD in Abraham's Descendants Conclusion for Part 3 Part 4: Worship with Sacrifice: The Establishment of Sanctity in Worship Introduction 9. The Patterns of Worship at Sinai 10. A Holy Place for Worship 11. Sacrificial Ritual 12. Qualified Worship Leaders Conclusion Part 4 Part 5: Worship as Praise: The Provision for Celebration in Worship Introduction 13. Seasonal Celebrations 14. A Place for Praise 15. Musical Guilds, Sanctuary Choirs, and Congregational Singing 16. The Psalms in Worship 17. Offering the Sacrifice of Praise Conclusion for Part 5 Part 6: Worship Reformed: Prophetic Rebukes and Reforms Introduction 18. Qualifications for Worshippers 19. The Prophetic Denunciation of Corrupt Worship 20. The Prophetic Rebuke of Hypocritical Worship Conclusion for Part 6 Part 7: Worship Transformed: The New Setting of Worship and the New Covenant Introduction 21. The Need for Transformation 22. The Change in Worship: The Focus on the Word of God 23. The New Center of Worship: The Incarnate Word 24. The Turning Point of Worship: The Last Supper Conclusion for Part 7 Part 8: Worship in Christ: Patterns of Worship in the Early Church Introduction 25. The Circumstances of Early Christian Worship 26. The Essentials of Worship in the Early Church Conclusion for Part 8 Part 9: The Perfection of Worship in Glory Introduction 27. Christ in Glory with Choirs of Angels 28. The Glorious Celebration of the Fulfillment of the Promises Conclusion for Part 9 Part 10: Basic Principles for More Glorious Worship Bibliography Scripture Index Subject Index Contents Preface Abbreviations Hebrew Transliteration Key Greek Transliteration Key Part 1: Worshipping the God of Glory Introduction 1. The Revelation of the Holy LORD God of Glory The Revelation The Holiness of the LORD The Glory of God The Response to the Revelation The Immediate Response The Essence of Worship Fear and Adoration Confession and Commitment Ritual Acts and Religious Observance Conclusion 2. Worship as Celebration The Need for a Working Definition of Worship Diverse Forms of Worship Diverse Definitions of Worship Developing a Working Definition Conclusion for Part 1 Part 2: The Memory of Paradise Introduction 3. The Memory of Creation Creation and Redemption The Creation of the Sanctuary The Construction of the Sanctuary The Arrangement of the Instructions The Completion of the Construction The Plan The Agents The Fulfillment The Completion Report Symbolism in Solomon's Construction Conclusion 4. The Memory of the Center of Creation The Garden in Eden Features of the Garden The River of Life Gold and Precious Gems The Trees of the Garden The Tree of Life The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil The Image of God Placed in the Garden Serving in the Garden Conclusion 5. The Perversion of Paradise The Serpent in the Sanctuary The Savior in the Garden Conclusion for Part 2 Part 3: Worship with Proclamation: The Development of True Worship in a Religious World Introduction 6. The Religious World in Antiquity A Survey of Worship in the World In Abram's Homeland In the Major Centers in the East In the Land Promised to Abram In the Land of Bondage A Comparison with Israel's Worship 7. The Worship of the LORD in the Life of Abraham Abraham's Faith God's Revelation Abraham's Belief Yahweh Was the Living God Yahweh Was the Sovereign God Yahweh Was the Righteous Judge Yahweh Was a Gracious God Yahweh Was a Faithful God Abraham's Sacrificial Worship Background of Sacrifice The Offerings of Cain and Abel The Sacrifice of Noah Abraham's Sacrifices Abraham's Proclamation at the Altar Proclaiming the Name of "Yahweh" The Knowledge of "Yahweh" Other Worshipful Acts That Proclaim the Faith Solemn Oaths Tithes Intercessory Prayer The Rite of Circumcision Commemorative Thanksgiving Burial with Faith Conclusion 8. The Worship of the LORD in Abraham's Descendants The Patriarchs The Worship of Isaac Prayer Sacrifice with Proclamation Oaths Oracles of Blessing The Worship of Jacob Worship at Bethel Invocation with Covenants Rites of Confirmation Worship for the Journey Sacred Burials Israel's Ancestor in Egypt Worshipful Responses to Revelation The Burning Bush Signs for the People Sacrificial Pilgrimage Passover Celebrating Redemption Conclusion for Part 3 Part 4: Worship with Sacrifice: The Establishment of Sanctity in Worship Introduction 9. The Patterns of Worship at Sinai Meeting with God at the Holy Mountain The Indisputable Word from God Revelation Response The Vision of God Revelation Requirements Obedience The Power of God Epiphany Response Celebrating Covenant Peace with God The Call to Worship The Consecration of the People Proclamation of God's Words (Exod. 24:3a) Response by the People (Exod. 24:3b) Recording the Law (Exod. 24:4a) Sacrifices by the People (Exod. 24:4b/6) Reading the Covenant (Exod. 24:7a) Response by the People (Exod. 24:7b) The Consecration by Blood (Exod. 24:8) The Communication of God's Approval The Vision of Glory Communion with God (Exod. 24:11b) The Hope of Greater Glory Restoring the Ruined Relationship with God Corruption of Worship Restoration Through Intercession 10. A Holy Place for Worship The Heavenly Pattern The Purpose of the Tabernacle The Nature of the Tabernacle The Parts of the Tabernacle The High Altar The Laver The Light The Table The Altar of Incense The Ark of the Covenant Conclusion 11. Sacrificial Ritual The Sacrifices The Purification Offering The Reparation Offering The Burnt Offering The Dedication Offering The Peace Offering Purification Rites Washing with Water The Rite of the Red Heifer The Ritual of the Birds Tithing and Sacrificial Giving Conclusion 12. Qualified Worship Leaders Elders Priests Their Calling Their Consecration Washed with Water Clothed with Priestly Robes Anointed with Oil Sanctified by Sacrifice Consecrated to Service Their Charge Teaching God's Word Making Intercessory Prayer Providing Access to God Taking Care of Holy Things Ministers Levites Musicians and Singers Ministering Women Servants Prophets Conclusion for Part 4 Part 5: Worship as Praise: The Provision for Celebration in Worship Introduction 13. Seasonal Celebrations Scheduled Worship Worship and Time Holy Days Appointed Seasonal Festivals Festival Worship in the Spring Worship in the Early Summer Worship in the Fall Season Unscheduled Worship Spontaneous Worship Special Occasions Conclusion 14. A Place for Praise Preparation by David The House of the LORD Solomon's Preparation The Basic Construction The Furniture and Equipment The Art and the Symbolism The Impression of God's Dwelling Place The Majesty of God The Salvation of God The Kingdom of God Conclusion 15. Musical Guilds, Sanctuary Choirs, and Congregational Singing Music in Ancient Israel Musicians and Music in Israel's Worship Singing in Israel's Worship Conclusion 16. The Psalms in Worship The Development of the Temple Hymnbook The Use of the Psalter in Worship Reflections of Experiences Set Prayers and Praises Conclusion 17. Offering the Sacrifice of Praise Anticipation of and Preparation for the Worship of God Celebration and Communion in the Presence of the Living God To Give Thanks to the LORD To Pay Vows To Offer Praise to God To Proclaim Their Faith To Behold God's Power and Glory To Pray to the LORD To Renew the Covenant Divine Instruction Faithful Commitments To Receive the LORD's Blessing Conclusion for Part 5 Part 6: Worship Reformed: Prophetic Rebukes and Reforms Introduction 18. Qualifications for Worshippers True Worshippers Are Faithful Believers They Are to Profess Their Faith They Are to Proclaim Their Faith They Are to Demonstrate Their Faith by Their Works True Worshippers Are Confessing Believers True Worshippers Follow After Holiness True Worshippers Are Spiritually Motivated Conclusion 19. The Prophetic Denunciation of Corrupt Worship Warnings Against Idolatry Israel's Refusal to Heed the Warnings Anticipation of Idolatry Early Defection Growing Apostasy The Lord Judged Solomon's Disobedience The Man of God Denounced Jeroboam's Idolatry Rehoboam Defied the Word of the LORD Elijah Challenged the Worship of Baal Elijah Condemned Inquiring of Baalzebub Jehu Purged Israel of Baalism Jehoiada Restored Yahwism Isaiah Exposed the Unbelief of Ahaz The Prophets Announced the Doom of Samaria The Beginning of the Samaritans Hezekiah's Reforms of Worship The Final Undoing of Judah The Reform of Josiah Final Abominations Conclusion 20. The Prophetic Rebuke of Hypocritical Worship Prophetic Denunciations of Sins The Rebuke of Amos: Injustice and Immorality The Exhortation of Isaiah: Care for the Needy and Oppressed The Charge of Hosea: Unfaithfulness The Condemnation of Ezekiel: Self-Indulgence and Perversion Rejection of Hypocritical Worship Prophetic Preaching Amos Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Instructions in the Psalms Conclusion for Part 6 Part 7: Worship Transformed: The New Setting of Worship and the New Covenant Introduction 21. The Need for Transformation Worship After the Destruction of the Temple Worship Among the Ruins Worship in the Exile Worship in the Restoration The Edict of Restoration The Restoration of Worship Spiritual Direction for a New Beginning Ezra and the Exposition of Scripture Nehemiah's Glorious Celebration Malachi's Rejection of Worthless Worship Conclusion 22. The Change in Worship: The Focus on the Word of God Worship in the Synagogue Origins Organization Prayers and Benedictions "Hear, O Israel" Benedictions Services Sectarian Worship Samaritans Major Jewish Sects The Pharisees The Sadducees The Essenes Conclusion 23. The New Center of Worship: The Incarnate Word Jesus' Ministry in Worship Settings Jesus' Rebuke of Worthless Worship Ostentatious Displays Almsgiving Prayer Fasting Legalism Hypocrisy Jesus' Instruction on True Worship True Worship Is "in Christ" True Worship Is Worship of Christ Conclusion 24. The Turning Point of Worship: The Last Supper The Last Passover The True Passover The Interpretation of the Bread The Interpretation of the Wine The Memorial of the Lord's Supper Memorial Proclamation Consummation The Passover Hymn Conclusion Conclusion for Part 7 Part 8: Worship in Christ: Patterns of Worship in the Early Church Introduction 25. The Circumstances of Early Christian Worship Places for Christian Worship The Times for Christian Worship Conclusion 26. The Essentials of Worship in the Early Church The Beginning of Participation in Worship Faith in Christ as the Basis of Worship Identification with Christ in Baptism Empowered by Christ for Worship Private Worship The Word of God in Worship The Public Reading of Scripture Teaching and Exhortation from the Word The Responses of the People in Worship Creeds or Confessions of Faith The Gospel "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ" Jesus Is the Christ Early Hymns The Incarnation Marana tha Trinitarian Statements Individual and Congregational Praise Offerings and Gifts Vows and Commitments Prayer The Table of the Lord in the Worship of the Early Church The Breaking of the Bread Apostolic Instructions Communal Worship The Development of the Liturgy Faithful Obedience Conclusion Conclusion for Part 8 Part 9: The Perfection of Worship in Glory Introduction 27. Christ in Glory with Choirs of Angels The Vision of Christ in Glory The Vision of the Heavenly Choirs The Throne of God Worship at the Throne of God The Praise of the Four Creatures The Acclamation of the Twenty-Four Elders The Praise of Saints and Angels The Creatures and Elders Sing a New Song Myriads of Angels Sing in a Loud Voice All Creation Worships God and the Lamb Conclusion 28. The Glorious Celebration of the Fulfillment of the Promises The Celebration of the Redeemed in Glory Union with the Lord of Glory Worship in the New Creation Conclusion Conclusion for Part 9 Part 10: Basic Principles for More Glorious Worship 1. The revelation of the exalted Lord God in glory inspires glorious worship and fills us with the hope of glory. 2. The evidence of the Lord's presence makes worship a holy convocation in a holy place that calls for holiness. 3. Sacrifice is at the center of worship as the basis and expression of it. 4. Sound biblical proclamation informs all worshipful acts. 5. The ministry of the Word, an act of worship itself, is the key to coherent corporate worship. 6. Individual public praise and thanksgiving is the evidence of the spiritual life that is alive in the church. 7. Singing, chanting, playing musical instruments, and dancing done to the glory of God are a part of the praise of the people of God. 8. Worship is the response of people to the divine revelation. 9. Worship prompts moral and ethical acts. 10. Great festivals preserve the heritage of the faith, unite believers, and pool resources for greater worship and service. 11. The household of faith must preserve the purity and integrity of worship. 12. Worship possesses a balance of form and spirit. 13. Worship is eschatological. 14. Prayer enables all the acts of worship to achieve what God intended. 15. Worship transcends time and space. Bibliography General Works on Worship General Theological Background The Holy LORD God Israelite Worship General Works Specific Topics or Passages Polemics and Pagan Worship Holy Places of Worship Christian Worship Liturgy Creeds and Confessions Reading and Preaching the Word Prayer Holy Communion Sacred Calendar Music and Praise Art and Symbolism in Worship Worship in Heaven Variations of Worship Supplementary Subjects on Worship Commentaries Cited General Reference Works Scripture Index Subject Index
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Worship -- Biblical teaching.