Chapter 1 Test Flashcards
” As Worship leaders, we have the …. and …. task of placing …. of worship … on people’s lips”. John D. Witvliet
important…terrifying…words
John D. Witvliet, a leading worship theologian, reminds us that the pastoral task of the worship planner or leader is one that is not to be taken lightly. We have the important responsibility of selecting worship words that our worshiping community will use to worship the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. It happens every time we choose a …., a scripture or a worship …. for our church service.
song….chorus
Our holy calling requires that we be good stewards of … …
God’s Word
The ability to work as good vocalists, musicians, worship leaders, rehearsal directors, worship planners and many other skills … required. But, for spiritual task such as these, the church needs more than a concert musician, gifted coordinator, or talented performer. “ While we are not spiritual engineers, we do- with fear and trembling – take part of priests, placing … of worship on people’s lips that may well resonate deep within their souls and … them, by the Spirit’s power, closer to God”.
are… words… draw
1/2 : Challenging minimally qualified and even hesitant people seems to be a pattern with God (e.g Moses, Joshua, David). A calling from God can sometimes be referred to as an ….. The anointing is an intangible and indefinable power and ability brought on by relying on the Holy Spirit for exploits that are over and above a person’s own potential to achieve.
anointing…
2/2 A person’s calling is a deeply personal experience. Sometimes we can put God’s calling into words, or it may be as simple as saying, “ I feel led to help people.” Wherever we are on the spectrum, it is essential to emphasize the importance of being called by God into …
ministry
Neither good design nor well-developed … are an acceptable substitute for being chosen and empowered by the Holy Spirit for ministry.
skills
The Witvliet quote at the beginning of this writing convicted me of the importance for worship leaders to be … of the Word.
students
God does NOT accept all …!
worship
IMPORTANT: Amos 5:21-27 is a scorching rebuke to Israel concerning their worship. God did not accept their worship because they offered acts of worship outside of the … relationship because of their idolatry, immorality, and selfishness. He despised their feasts and told them to take away the … of their …
covenantal … noise … songs
Too often, when we gather, our objective is to feel something and to elicit some sort of response. When worship is defined by how we feel, it is relegated to a mood- altering psychological experience. If our worship does NOT move us to a more … …. to our God, then it is simply a … - … … that is not pleasing to the one who is supposed to be the … of our …
passionate reverence our God self-absorbed exercise subject worship
An often … … is to assume that worship should function primarily as a vehicle for self expression. Worship is about … and His desire to enter into a worship relationship with His people.
misunderstood fallacy
God
Worship should … more on God than on the one worshiping God.
focus
Shallow music forms … people. Congregational music must be carefully chosen with content that is … and … sound. “ No matter how creatively arranged or artistically pleasing, a song that misappropriates biblical teaching is inappropriate for Christian worship. On the other hand, perhaps nothing internalizes … and integrates it with faith as well as song does. “
shallow
theologically
biblically
theology
Apostolic songwriters should write songs that are doctrinally distinct and … correct
theologically
We must assume that NOT every song written is … to be sung. Just because a song has been published or has been recorded does not mean that it qualifies as good music for worship. Every … must be evaluated on its own merits.
worthy
song
The worship planners responsible for song selection are … to God for the songs they ask the church to sing.
accountable
Although there is some disagreement about the authenticity, Plato has been attributed to quote, “ Let me write the … of a nation, and I care not who writes its laws”.
songs
The nineteenth century English church leader, Robert William Dale made the point as follows: “ Let me write the hymns and … of the church, and I care very little who writes the theology”.
music
Cherry asserts that “selecting song texts, then, is one of the most significant things that … … do because they are shaping their congregations’ … (and therefore worldview) by the texts they select. It is an awesome …
worship architects
theology
responsibility
Since congregational songs are group responses to God, we should choose music that will not only shape our understanding about the Bible but also motivate us to … and to worship God.
serve
The authors of Selecting Worship Songs: A Guide for Leaders asserts that “ Christians today are still inspired, instructed, spiritually delighted, and strengthened by corporate song – the people of God … their praises and … together with one voice”.
offering
prayers
Congregational songs are not only a corporate agent used for expression to God, but also a means of … … for the worshiping community. It is … to note that historically, music always served worship, but was not the essence of worship. The essence of worship is Christ; any other … turns quickly to idolatry and leads us away from Christ.
spiritual nourishment
important
focus
At the heart of this worship study course, principles from scripture must be emphasized as we study the vast subject of worship. First, we must understand that God yearns for “ … “ worshipers (Jn 4:24). Worship is about God and His desire to enter into a worship relationship with His … . Second, instruction will be given concerning the role and preparation of the worship leader.
spirit and truth
people
Holiness and preparation are the foundation for effective worship leading as is seen in 2 Chronicles 5. Third, a Biblical definition of … will be explored. … leaders must know what they are leading.
worship
worship
