“O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.” (Psalm 34:3) What do these words “magnify” and “exalt” actually mean? What is this verse actually telling us to do? According to Webster, the word “magnify” has several … [Read more...]
Where do you look for ideas about praise and worship? In this category you will find a multitude of thoughts about the Psalms, the Bible’s “songbook.” You will also find posts about verses you may not have even thought about.
The How of Thanksgiving
“But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.” (Jonah 2:9) Jonah, a preacher of God, was thrown overboard from a ship heading to Tarshish; he had been attempting to … [Read more...]
The Place of Thanksgiving
Psalms 116:16-19 “I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people, In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.” (Psalms:18-19) In Psalms 116:17-18, the Psalmist said that he … [Read more...]
The Command of Thanksgiving
“Offer unto God thanksgiving…” (Psalm 50:14a) The first mention of an offering of "thanksgiving" is found in Leviticus 7:12. Moses called it, “the sacrifice of thanksgiving.” This had reference to verse 11, which speaks of the sacrifice of peace … [Read more...]
Our Strength
“…for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10d) The Book of Nehemiah is one of the historical books of the Bible. There are a lot of practical applications found therein as we consider the attitudes of the world and the character of … [Read more...]
Heart Surgery
“O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.” (Psalms 108:1) Notice the Psalmist is speaking to God, “O God.” The Psalmist is making a declaration to God of the condition of his heart, “my heart is fixed.” The … [Read more...]
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