Worship and Dedication

October 17, 2009
Larry R Evans

Reflective Introduction

So much is said in Scripture about worship. Unfortunately too often the means or methods of worship become the focus of the attention rather than the God whom we worship. While we must bring our best to God we must not confuse even our best with a submissive and grateful heart. I can think of no greater preface to worship than the 95th Psalm.

Ps 95:1-7

Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;

let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.

2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving

and extol him with music and song.

3 For the LORD is the great God,

the great King above all gods.

4 In his hand are the depths of the earth,

and the mountain peaks belong to him.

5 The sea is his, for he made it,

and his hands formed the dry land.

6 Come, let us bow down in worship,

let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;

7 for he is our God

and we are the people of his pasture,

the flock under his care.(from New International Version)

Reflective Quiz

1. The offerings brought by leaders of the 12 tribes for the dedication of the altar were done in the spirit of worship and not done in the spirit of performance. [Num. 7] True or False?

2. We can be as close to the presence of God as Moses was. [Ex. 25:22; Num. 7:89; Heb. 4:14-16] True or False?

3. The sanctuary service teaches through symbols that communion with God is a two-way experience. [Ex.25:22; Num. 7:89] True or False?

4. By using the symbol of an almond branch in the menorah (7 branch candlestick fueled by olive oil) a diet of fruit, “nuts” and vegetables was emphasized. [Zech. 4:1-6; Rev. 11: 4:2,5; 11:4] True or False?

5. A unique dedication and commitment was expected from the Levites who ministered before the Lord for the people. [Numb.8:6-26] True or False?

6. The Levites made atonement for the children of Israel by intervening in their behalf to protect them from Divine wrath. [Num. 8:19] True or False?

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