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It’s been commonplace for centuries to argue that the Samaritans had the right spirit but lacked the truth — because they insisted on worshiping God on Mt. Gerizim, having been excluded from the Temple by the Jews. (In fact, under … Continue reading →

Proskuneō means to prostrate oneself before another, especially a god. The word can be used of bowing before a king or noble, but the Bible usually usually uses the word for prostration before God or an idol. The literal meaning … Continue reading →

Latreuō is a Greek verb usually translated either “worship” or “serve.” In the Septuagint (LXX), it’s the verb most commonly used of worship at the tabernacle or Temple. It is also used of worshiping an idol. (Deu 6:12-15 ESV)  12 then … Continue reading →

We’ve gone quite a way into this study without actually taking the trouble to carefully define “worship.” To contemporary Christians, “worship” generally means “sing” or even “listen to music.” Yes, I know that the Churches of Christ teach “five acts … Continue reading →

Prior the tabernacle, going back to Cain and Abel, we read about God’s people offering sacrifices on any convenient pile of rocks. Abraham and his descendants piled up rocks as an altar to God as they felt the need. But this … Continue reading →

In a recent Facebook post, Bobby Valentine wrote, In Genesis 1.14 we read, “Let there be lights in the dome of the sky … let them be for signs and for seasons.” What the reader does not realize is that … Continue reading →

If one of God’s purposes is to bridge the gap between God and man, bringing heaven and earth closer together, and if the Kingdom in its fullness will be earth and heaven joined into one, then worship is anything that … Continue reading →

Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Senseis a marvelous book by N. T. Wright. He introduces the idea that the Bible can be read as the narrative of God’s work to unite heaven and earth. In Eden, the two were very close … Continue reading →

Genesis 1 and 2 give a couple of roles to Adam and Eve. In Gen 1:26 and 28, God gives them — dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock … Continue reading →