Prayer Series- Part IITrue Praise and Worship

SAUL REPLACEDTHE ARK RETURNED UNDER KING DAVID

Sauls Death 1 Chronicles 10:8-14 Walked in the flesh-

did not seek God-Pray but sought familiar spirits

The Ark was taken away under King Saul’s rule

David becomes King 1 Chron 11:1-3 David Captures Zion 1 Chron 11: 4-9 The Ark returned 1 Chron 13:1-4 1 Chron 14:1-10 1 Chron 14, 11-16

Godly Kings of the Dynasty of King David always sought to bring about a restoration of the Tabernacle of David order of worship.

The Davidic Worship Tabernacle- SingingDancing-Praise

MOUNT SINAI = TORAH

MOUNT ZION = WORSHIP

Tabernacle of Moses pointed to how we were to approach YHWH.

The Torah points to Messiah Yeshua

Tabernacle of David shows us how we are to worship YHWH

Points to Loving God with all our heart soul and mind- Deut 6

Tabernacle of David David a type of Messiah

Messiah The Focus Of Our Study and Worship

TABERNACLE OF DAVIDKINGSHIP AND GOVERNMENT

TABERNACLE OF DAVIDPRIESTHOOD - WORSHIP

Davidic Throne-Judah Kingdom – Under God House – Israel One Government-Gods Rule Davidic Covenant 1 Chronicles 17, Ps 89:3,

Ps. 132:11-12, 11 Sam 23:5

2 Samuel 7 Did not replace the Torah

of Moses but brought in Praise and Worship

Tabernacle of David Singers Musicians Praise Worship Foundation laid at

Zion 1 Chron 15:14-29 1 Chron 16:4-6, 37-43 Now they worshiped

in Spirit and in Truth

SOLOMAN THE KING1 KINGS 1-2

TEMPLE OF YHWH DEDICATED WITH SINGERS, TRUMPTEERS IN ONE ACCORD. 1 Kings 2:1

1 Kings 6:1, 11-23 1 Chronicles 5:11-14

JEHOSHAPHAT THE KING JEHOSHAPHAT SET SINGERS OF THE LEVITES TO PRAISE YHWH AND WIN THE BATTLE 2 Chronicles 17: 1-4

2 Chronicles 20:14-24

KING HEZEKIAH RESTORED THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE OF YHWH

2 Chronicles 29 to 31 Hezekiah restored the order of the temple of YHHW according to the commandment of David, Gad and Nathan, with the singers and instruments

2 Chronicles 29; 31:2

JOSIAH THE KING RESTORED THE ARK OF THE LORD TO THE TEMPLE

2 Chronicles 34 Josiah restored the Ark of the Lord to the temple of YHWH according to the writing of David, King of Israel and according to the writing of Solomon his son. The singers were in their place according to the commandment of David

2 Chron. 35:1-18

NEHEMIAH, THE GOVERNOR OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH

NEHEMIAH’S BOOK LISTS THE NAMES OF THE LEVITES WHO WERE TO PRAISE AND GIVE THANKS ACCORDING TO THE COMMANDMENT OF DAVID, THE MAN OF GOD, WITH SINGING AND INSTRUMENTS, AT THE DEDICATION OF THE REBUILT AND RESTORED WALLS OF JERUSALEM.

NEHEMIAH 12: 24-47. IN THE DAYS OF DAVID AND ASAPH OF OLD THEY SANG AND PRAISED YHWH.

Nehemiah 12

DIVINE ORDER OF WORSHIP

The word “Worship” means - “To honor, revere, adore, pay homage, render devotion and respect” unto YHWH. All our service should spring from a true spirit of worship and praise.

How can we worship Him in Spirit and In Truth?

To worship “ In Spirit” is to allow the Ruach Ha Kodesh to move upon the believers redeemed spirit, causing love, adoration, devotion, honor and respect to ascend to YHWH. We are born again in our Spirit by the Ruach HaKodesh (John 3:1-5).

Our Spirit is to be in union with the Spirit of YHWH Romans 8: 16, 1 Corinthians 6:17. As the Ruach Ha Kodesh moves upon the redeemed spirit, then worship ‘In Spirit” ascends to YHWH who is Spirit. John 4:20-24

DIVINE ORDER OF WORSHIP

To worship ‘in truth” is to worship according to the Word of YHWH. Yeshua said “ Sanctify them through THEY truth; They Word (Torah) is truth” John 17:17. The Word of YHWH is the TRUTH. YHWH has laid down in His Word how we are to worship Him. He has shown His acceptance of a variety of expressions of praise and worship from those who truly love Him. To worship “In Truth” is to worship according to the Word of YHWH.

DIVINE ORDER OF WORSHIP

So to ‘Worship In Spirit And In Truth” involves the believer honouring and adoring God by the quickening of the Ruach Ha Kodesh and according to the Word of YHWH. The Ruach and The Word are both needed in proper worship. Both must be there. If the Ruach is not there, then worship is dead, lifeless. If the Word is not there then the worship can become mere sentimentalism and emotionalism. There is a need of the Ruach and The Word/Torah in true Biblical worship. We were created to WORSHIP HIM. To enter into true worship means to leave your self vulnerable and open to the Spirit of YHWH. The reason you have a problem with worshiping is because you have a closed heart and do not trust YHWH and you are more concerned about what others think then what YHWH thinks. If you are ‘SELF CENTERED” you can not enter into TRUE WORSHIP. True worship means to forget self and focus on YHWH.

1. Ministry of the Singers and Singing 1 Chronicles 15: 16-27; 25: 1-7 David appointed certain Levites to be

singers in the Tabernacle of David. The ministry of the singers in the Song of Adonia was very prominent here.

Here we have the Word (Tabernacle of Moses) and Spirit (Tabernacle of David) brought together. One did not replace the other.

2. Ministry of Musicians with Instruments

1 Chronicles 23: 5, 25:1-7King David also ordained musicians

with a variety of instruments to play and sing before Adonai in His Tablernacle.

3. Ministry of the Levites before the Ark 1 Chronicles 16: 4,6,37 The Levites were appointed to minister

before the Ark of the Covenant continually day by day as every man’s work required. The Tabernacle of David signified the transference of the Holiest of All from Mt. Sinai (The Wilderness) to Mt. Zion (Jerusalem – The Promised Land)

4. Ministry of Recording1 Chronicles 16:4; 28: 12, 19King David set the Levites in his

Tabernacle to “record”. The word “record” means to “Set it down so that it can be remembered” It involved the ministry of the Scribe. i.e. The Psalms

5. Ministry of Thanking YHWH 1 Chronicles 16: 4, 8, 41 David appointed the Levites to thank

Adonai continually. Many of the Psalms exhort YHWH’s people to thank Him for His mercy. Giving thanks is an expression of gratefulness and appreciation to the giver of all things. Unthankfulness is a sing of the Last Days.

Psalm 116: 17 2 Chronicles 29:30-31, 1 Thess. 5:17

6. Ministry of Praise 1 Chronicles 16: 4, 36 Part of the order in David’s

Tabernacle was to praise Adonai for His goodness and mercy. There were always Levites in their respective courses praising Adonai. It is scriptural to say “Praise” Psalm 47: 6-7; 98: 1-6; 100:2. There are over 70 references in the Psalms alone to “Sing Praise”.

7. Ministry of Psalms1 Chronicles 16:9; Psalm 98:6On the day of dedication David was

characterized by the writing and singing of Psalms.

Colossians 3:16Ephesians 5:18,19 James 5:131 Corinthians 14:26

8. Ministry of Rejoicing and Joy1 Chronicles 16: 10, 16, 25-31 Joy and rejoicing characterized the

Tabernacle of David.Philippians 3:3; 4:4

Other forms of worshipMinistry of Clapping HandsPsalms 47:1; 98:8; Isaiah 55:12Ministry of Shouting1 Chronicles 15:28; Psalms 47:1,5 Isaiah 12;6Ministry of Dancing1 Chronicles 15:29, 2 Samuel 6:14;

Psalms 149:3, 150:4

Ministry of Lifting up of Hands Psalms 134: 141:2 Ministry of Worship 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalms 29: 1-2;

95:6 Worship also means to “Bow down, to

stoop very low, to prostrate oneself” Ministry of Seeking YHWH 1 Chronicles 16:10-11, Jeremiah 33:3,

Psalms 27:8, 63:1-2, 70:4

Ministry of Spiritual SacrificePsalms 27:6; 1 Peter 2:3-5; Hebrews

13: 15-16The sacrifices of Joy-Psalm 27:6The sacrifices of Thanksgiving-

Pslam 116:17y, Lev 7:12, Jonah 2:9The sacrifices of Praise-Jeremiah 17:

36, 33:11, Hebrews 13:15, Romans 12:1-2

Ministry of saying “Amen” 1 Chronicles 16:36Amen- Hebrew “So be it, truth”