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Astonishingly, near the end of Hebrews, the writer makes a contrast between the obsolete, inferior worship at the tabernacle and compares this to the worship of God that takes places in heaven itself. Therefore, he urges us to “offer to God … Continue reading →

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 →