Worship – Page 4 – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Our Own Magi Journey – Matthew 2:1-12

Book of Matthew Jesus New Testament Worship
/ By Randall Johnson

There are a lot of unanswered questions about the Magi or wise men who came to visit Jesus when he was still living in Bethlehem, not even two years old. Who were they? Did they have a teaching from Daniel

Worship By the Word – 2 Kings 23:1-20

A trip through any part of India shows what it must have looked like in Israel when she was in idolatry. There are shrines and temples everywhere throughout the cities and villages. They are usually very

What Is Idolatry? – 2 Kings 1

If I think of an example of modern day idolatry I think of the prosperity gospel. Wikipedia has a pretty good definition: Prosperity theology (sometimes referred to as the prosperity gospel, the health

Singing of the Kingdom: Daily Thoughts from Revelation (Revelation 14:1-5)

“‘I will sing with the spirit, I will sing with the understanding also. (1 Cor 14:15). The components of any spiritual experience are heart and mind—the heart to will and the mind to grasp;

Worthy: Daily Thoughts from Revelation (Revelation 5:6-14)

Angels Book of Revelation God New Testament Worship
/ By Randall Johnson

Worthy. Look that up on the internet and one of the first sites you see is a site that wants to help you sell your high end ring. They say, “The authenticity of items is of…importance to us. Every

A Taste of Heaven: Daily Thoughts from Revelation (Revelation 4:1-11)

Did Walt Disney think of Disney World and Disney Land as little tastes of heaven? Pastor Greg Laurie thinks so. As Laurie notes, the Bible tells us that God has put eternity in our hearts (Ecclesiastes

“Nothing on earth I desire besides…”: Daily Thoughts from 2 Samuel (2 Samuel 6:12-23)

I was taught not to offer the gospel as a way to smooth out all our problems, that the salvation God offered was not salvation from every kind of suffering. And I was taught not to offer the gospel as

Sing, Sing a Song, Sing Out Loud, Sing Out Strong: Daily Thoughts from 1 Samuel (1 Samuel 16:14-23)

Arts Book of 1 Samuel Old Testament Worship
/ By Randall Johnson

I believe I have properly worshiped God only when I get emotional about it. I know, I know, there are plenty of people who get emotional during worship who don’t seem to follow through with obedient

Jesus Is Not a Vending Machine: Daily Thoughts from Mark (Mark 7:31-37)

Book of Mark Jesus Miracles New Testament Worship
/ By Randall Johnson

Why are people drawn to Jesus? We can think of many reasons. His character, his mission, his popularity with others we respect, and maybe the prosperity we think he provides. As Jesus ministered in

Daily Thoughts from Acts: From Criticism to Praise (Acts 11:1-18)

Book of Acts Gospel Missions New Testament Worship
/ By Randall Johnson

Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying,

Daily Thoughts from Romans: Living Sacrifice (12:1,2)

Daily Thoughts from Romans: Living Sacrifice I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Abundant Giving and Receiving (35:1-36:7)

Moses said to all the congregation of the people of Israel, “This is the thing that the LORD has commanded. Take from among you a contribution to the LORD. Whoever is of a generous heart, let him bring

Daily Thoughts on Exodus: Singing (15:1-21)

Arts Book of Exodus Old Testament Worship
/ By Randall Johnson

When God is not just an invisible someone we believe in but someone who has become active in our lives in ways we could never have anticipated, we leave the realm of mere acknowledgement. We are emotionally

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Getting Our Attention (3:1-6)

When God wants to get our attention He does something unusual in our lives. How is God seeking to get your attention?

Lessons From the Old Testament: Arts and Technology

Lamech married two women, one named Adah and the other Zillah. Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock. His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father

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