ISSL Reflections Exodus 15:1–3, 11–13, 17–18, 20–21 Post 2

IV.We are thinking today about singing and worship. Why do you think Moses and Miriam and the Israelites were moved to sing and not just “talk about” their experience of God’s deliverance? V.Exodus 15:1–3, 11–13, 17–18, 20–21 (NRSVue) Then Moses … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 12 2021 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 14-19 Post 1

I.Last week we focused on singing as an element of praise. This week our focus is drawn to dance. On your first reading of this passage take in the actions and the sounds as if you were sitting on a … Continue reading

December 1, 2019, 1 Chronicles 15 – Post 3 – ISSL Reflection

XI. Earlier we were talking about preparation for worship and I didn’t mention the singers and musicians. In David’s time just as in our’s, I have to think those folks prepared for their participation in public worship. Certainly it was … Continue reading

December 1, 2019, 1 Chronicles 15 – ISSL Reflection

I. We turn this week to the first of several scripture passages that focus our attention on the Ark of the Covenant, the Temple and approaching God in our worship. We start with recounting David’s bringing the Ark of the … Continue reading