Lookahead: I am reminded of one of my favorite movies (Risen, sorry I keep pitching it), in which the Roman tribune, before he goes out on a mission, stops by a small cubbyhole/recess in the limestone-block walls of the barracks. It is a shrine to Mars. In the cubbyhole is a small, patina-layered bronze statue … Continue reading Worship #7 – Worship Back in the Day: Heathens and Jesus
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Worship #6 – Fear/Love-Based Worshipp
Lookahead: But we don't see an immobilizing fear (pachad) in the matchless psalmist, King David; and ironically, not even in Saul, his predatorial predecessor. David feared God enough to confess, and repent, i.e., change his behavior. Yet this wasn't the brand or magnitude of fear that a godless heathen in David's day would have. That fear … Continue reading Worship #6 – Fear/Love-Based Worshipp
Worship #5 – Crazy Heathen Worship
Lookahead: Idol worship was integrated in with every facet of ancient entertainment: “you couldn’t participate in any feasts, celebrations, holidays, sporting events, etc. without worshiping false deities…” Even the emperor thought he was a god and was worshiped as such. In sum, this does give us a glimpse into how the heathens worshiped. We also have learned … Continue reading Worship #5 – Crazy Heathen Worship
Worship #4 – DNA-Coded to Worship?
Lookahead: I’ll never forget our formally trained pastor, who had “come up” in the choir, going back to his roots and assembling his very own 120-member choir for Pentecost Sunday. For a few weeks, he rehearsed us impeccably, and directed us with amazing, even airborne, vigor (one member credited him with jumping like a frog!). … Continue reading Worship #4 – DNA-Coded to Worship?
Vintage “Looking for the Healer” – Post #10
Roof Ruining Faith Lookahead: Hello! They created an opening by digging through roof tiles. So there may have been prying, hammering, chiseling, sawing going on with dust and roofing materials falling, i.e., plenty of noise from the demolition—and from the people in the house who had construction remnants falling on their heads. In other words, … Continue reading Vintage “Looking for the Healer” – Post #10
Unpacking James – Introduction
Note: To view the posts in this series, you can use Search Bar at the very bottom. To view all posts chronologically please go to “PRIOR POSTS” Selection on Menu Bar. (“Uncategorized” link gets you vintage posts.) Once you’ve selected a post, if you scroll to the very bottom, you’ll find navigation links to help … Continue reading Unpacking James – Introduction
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