Category Archives: worship

skipping steps

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 30 Getting the Passover celebration reinstituted took some adjustment.  Hezekiah prayed that the LORD would look beyond the bending of a few of the rules, so that those who wanted to reconnect with God would not be punished … Continue reading →

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a taste of eternity

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 42-43 The psalmist’s desire to go to God is not a death wish. He wants to go to the temple and experience the glorious worship he had known in the past.  But he is far from the temple.  He … Continue reading →

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an audience of one

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 3 Some of the things described in this chapter would have been evident for every Israelite visiting the temple area: the massive size of the temple area, the intricately detailed workmanship.  But some of the items would never … Continue reading →

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connecting

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 25 The ministry of music that would accompany the offerings included songs from 288 men who were skilled and trained in singing to the LORD.  The LORD was speaking through the musicians to the people as they prophesied.  … Continue reading →

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taking up residence

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 15 If a person simply wants a reputation of godliness, that can be bought.  But if he wants to actually be godly – to live like his heavenly father – he will have to convert…   his walk his … Continue reading →

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staying connected

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 16:4-43 The worship that David had organized for the movement of the ark now becomes a regular daily tradition.  The ark is now in Jerusalem, where David lives.  The tabernacle with the altar for sacrifice is still in … Continue reading →

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when God shows up

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 15:1-16:3 Getting it right took a great deal of cooperation and attention to detail, but David was determined to correct his former mistake.  The ark of the covenant belonged in Jerusalem.  Following the rules meant bringing the ark … Continue reading →

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I will sing

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 13 There are some days you just don’t feel like rejoicing or singing.  There are some days – and today may be one of them for you – when you come to the end of the day and lament … Continue reading →

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first things first

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 9 This chapter records representative genealogies of those who returned to Jerusalem after the exile.  Of particular interest to the chronicler is the maintenance and watching of the temple area.  The detail in which the chronicler describes these … Continue reading →

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sacrifice and song

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 6 The Levites (along with the tribe of Judah) are given the central part of this genealogical record.  They were assigned the two aspects of worship before and during the Israelite monarchy: sacrifice and song.  The song was … Continue reading →

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