DAY THREE: WORSHIP IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
MEMORY VERSE: “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24
In the Old Testament, worship was a central focus for the people of God. It permeated every aspect of their lives. One great example was the design and construction of the Tabernacle. Details for the construction and use of the Tabernacle is found in Exodus chapters 25-27 and 35-40!
That Tabernacle was designed only for the worship of Jehovah God. It was the place where God met with His people. It was the dwelling place of God. It was the place where the High Priest made atonement for the sins of the people. It was where blood was placed on the Mercy Seat in the Holy of Holies. The Israelites did not go to the Tabernacle to be entertained. They did not sit down. They went there for one purpose only and that was to worship God! To use it for any other purpose would have been considered blasphemy.
Geographically, the Tabernacle was set in the middle of their encampment and was the center of all things. It was the pivotal focus of their lives. Worship was THE priority in the life of an Israelite! And it should be in our lives as well. Read I Chronicles 16:29; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalm 95:6
Let the Heritage Singers lead you in worship for a couple of minutes with the old Blackwood Brothers song called “Learning to Lean.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dHBtdsAGW8
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