Mar. 26 | Shabach, to Worship with Shouts of Praise
Psalm 117:1, “Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.” “Bravo to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! God you are so good and your deeds are worthy of all my praise and applause!” In today’s psalm, the first kind of praise mentioned is “halal,” which means to “celebrate.” The…
Read MoreMar. 25 | Zamar, to Worship with Instruments
Psalm 57:7, “My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music [zamar].” Have you ever noticed how everyone loves music, but not everyone has the exact same musical taste? While one person might agree with another person’s love for one particular song, those same two people may disagree…
Read MoreMar. 24 | Todah, to Worship God with Thanksgiving
Psalm 50:14 (ESV), “Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving [todah], and perform your vows to the Most High.” Have you ever thought about all the things in your life you have to be thankful to God for? Do you often find yourself in prayer asking God for new things when you haven’t thanked Him…
Read MoreMark 1:9-13 (Part 2)
The baptism of Jesus is a moment of divine affirmation—the heavens open, the Spirit descends, and the Father speaks words of love and approval. Yet, immediately after this glorious event, Jesus is driven into the wilderness, facing trials and temptations. This passage in Mark 1:9-13 presents a powerful picture of the Christian journey: moments of…
Read MoreActs 1:12-26 (Part 1)
After Jesus’ ascension, the apostles gathered in prayer, seeking God’s guidance to replace Judas. Peter, pointing to fulfilled Scripture, led the group in selecting someone who had witnessed Jesus’ ministry and resurrection. Through prayer and casting lots, Matthias was chosen, showing the early Church’s trust in God’s sovereign direction. ACTS 1:12-26 12 Then the apostles…
Read MoreMar. 23 | Halal, to Worship in Celebration
Psalm 113:1, “Praise [halal] the Lord. Praise [halal] the Lord, you his servants; praise [halal] the name of the Lord.” Celebrate the Lord with me by shouting, “Hallelujah!” The word “hallelujah” comes from two root words in Hebrew. “Halal,” which means, “to offer praise in celebration with shouts, joyful cheers and outburst of spontaneous adoration”…
Read MoreMar. 22 | Barak, to Worship by Kneeling Down
Psalm 95:6, “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel [barak] before the Lord our Maker.” What is the most common position you think of when you imagine praying to God? Most people think of kneeling before Jesus as one does a king. The idea of kneeling is not one of earthly origin…
Read MoreMar. 21 | Tehillah, to Worship with a New Song
Psalm 34:1, “I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise [tehillah] will always be on my lips.” Do you like to sing? I have never met a person yet that doesn’t like to sing. Certainly, many people don’t like to sing in public or have people hear them, but I think everyone likes…
Read MoreMar. 20 | Yadah, To Worship God in Surrender
Psalm 42:11, “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise [yadah] him, my Savior and my God.” The Old Testament Scriptures are full of examples of worship that we as New Testament Christians can learn from and apply in our prayer times.…
Read MoreMar. 19 | Worshipping in Truth
John 4:23-24, “23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” To worship God in truth means, “to…
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