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Responding in Praise and Thanks (Bible Study)

In corporate worship we are expected to give a response to what God has said and done. So we talk about the "service of response" of a worship liturgy, and it always follows the proclamation of God's word in the sermon. When God has spoken his word of hope and grace, it is unthinkable that we would leave church without a response. The dialogue of worship always includes the assumption that God waits for some response to his word.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

Affirmations and Professions (Bible Study)

One significant element of worship renewal in our generation is that congregations are finding their voices. Previously, most worshipers were silent in worship, except when they participated in congregational singing. Increasingly, worshipers use their voices in worship for spoken expressions in addition to songs.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

The Prayers of the People (Bible Study)

Reformed worship is built on the conviction that congregational worship is essentially a conversation with God. In some elements of the worship service, such as the greeting, scripture reading, sermon, and benediction, God speaks to us. In other parts of the worship service, the worshipers speak to God through songs, commitments, and prayers.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

Congregational Song (Bible Study)

In the dialogue of worship in the Reformed tradition, congregational song has primarily had the role of the people's response to God. And that role has been shaped by Scripture, as shown through a study of the Psalms as the songbook of the Bible. In our discussion on congregational song, we will examine closely the nature of the Psalm songs and how that can serve as a model for our songs today.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

Proclaiming the Word (Bible Study)

This Bible study lesson explores how to proclaim the Word of God.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

The Reading of Scripture (Bible Study)

Worship is a conversation between God and his children, and the Scriptures are the surest and clearest means through which God speaks. The Scriptures are his voice, and when the Scriptures are read, God is speaking to his people. It is wise, therefore, to pay close attention to the role that the reading of Scripture has in our worship services.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

The Service of Renewal in Grace (Bible Study)

Vital worship, like a healthy marriage, requires honesty and openness in order to thrive. God longs for our honesty before him. We are deeply in need of his renewing pardon.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

The Opening of Worship (Bible Study)

We are called into the presence of God. We are exhorted to come with joy, thanksgiving, music and song. We affirm that he is the "great God," our maker and our shepherd. We can expect to be welcomed into his presence because we are the "flock under his care." What a rich spirit in which to begin worship!

Article Article | October 19, 2010

Preparation for Worship (Bible Study)

This Bible Study looks at preparing for worship and that it is possible to "come to church" and still miss worship. And good preparation will likely be the key that makes the difference.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

Evaluating our Worship Life (Bible Study)

This Bible study lesson looks at evaluating worship and the criteria we should use to do this.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

The Pattern of the Christian Year (Bible Study)

Worship planning assumes that a calendar is used. The assumption in worship planning is that we anticipate future worship.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

Worship as Covenant Renewal (Bible Study)

While we cannot find either a precise order of worship or rules for the practice of worship in the Bible, we can discover much about the nature of worship by stepping into events of worship that are described in Scripture.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

Worship as Listening and Responding (Bible Study)

We look in vain for any passage of Scripture that gives us the precise order of worship, rules for the practice of worship, or simple instructions that say, "THIS is the way worship must be!" Unfortunately, this has led some to believe that it doesn't matter how we structure worship, as though it's only a matter of personal preference or local custom.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

Collaboration in Worship Planning (Bible Study)

Ministry goes forward when faith-filled people work together collaboratively! Collaborators are co-laborers. They contribute from the field of their own gifts and passions. But they do not labor in isolation. Their labors are so interwoven that the final product is a composite. A group effort is genuinely the product of the entire group, not merely a modified solo plan"

Article Article | October 19, 2010

Issues in Worship Renewal (II) (Bible Study)

Perhaps you have seen examples of churches that have become more vital than ever through an examination of their worship life, and perhaps you have also seen churches that have been damaged by worship conflicts. What can we do to be sure of the one and not the other?

Article Article | October 19, 2010

Issues in Worship Renewal (I) (Bible Study)

The theme of worship is very prominent in the Scriptures. Many of the references are calls to worship in which God's children are told that worship is their joy and their privilege. But many other passages indicate that the worship life of the church requires constant assessment. It can get off course and need to be redirected; it can face new opportunities and need new forms; and it can benefit from new insights and experiences.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

Writing a Congregational Worship Statement (Bible Study)

This Bible study looks at and goes through the steps to creating a worship statement. It suggests that a properly authorized group of leaders decide and articulate the worship values of a congregation.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

The Pattern of a Worship Service (Bible Study)

We do not find that the Bible prescribes a specific liturgy for worship, we do find that our understanding of the Scriptures and the guidelines that it provides will be very helpful in discerning the pattern of worship and understanding the freedom for variation and flexibility in our worship life.

Article Article | October 19, 2010

The Uniqueness of Reformed Worship (Bible Study)

This Bible Study explores the questions: What really is worship? And what is the unique perspective that the Reformed faith can bring to our thinking about worship?

Article Article | October 19, 2010

Participants in Worship: Seen and Unseen (Bible Study)

Remember that you are getting a view of the throne room of heaven. Notice the throne, the One on it, the crowd around it, and the nature of the worship they are bringing.

Article Article | October 19, 2010