Contemporary Worship
The members of our church are in a dispute regarding songs being sung during the church service - older people like hymns while younger/middle aged people like choruses with drums, guitars, etc. Some of us traditional people wonder if we aren't letting the "world" dictate the style of worship we have. Does the Bible deal with this subject?
The Presentation of Solomon (Daily Portion 10228)
Here, David spoke to the people in order to present Solomon as the next king and to establish him as the builder of the temple. David also shows the importance of preparation in the work he did to get ready for the construction of the house of the Lord.
The Organization of David (Daily Portion 10221)
David established a standing army as well as officers over different areas of the economy. God gave David a genius for organization that is clearly seen in this chapter.
Door Keepers in the House of the Lord (Daily Portion 10207)
The priests had already been divided into twenty-four courses in order to organize their work more efficiently. Now, the Levites who cared about the service of the temple, the porters, are organized in the same way.
David's Altar on the Threshingfloor (Daily Portion 10103)
In order to halt the judgment of God on Israel, David is told to offer a sacrifice in the threshing floor of Ornan