Summary

Worship helps us answer fundamental questions of human existence regarding our identity, calling, main purpose in life, and how to be empowered for service to God?

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This session carefully reviewed key biblical passages that answer these questions, showing how worship can become a source for deep gratitude, clear vision and constant empowerment to face life's challenges.

Presented at the 2010 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

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