Week One– The God We Worship
Bible Scriptures: Read the Psalms
Books: Stevens, Jarrett. The Deity Formerly Known as God. Grand Rapids, MI : Zondervan, c2006.
Yancey, Philip. Reaching for the Invisible God. Grand Rapids, MI : Zondervan, c2000.
Arthur, Kay. Lord, I Want to Know You: a Devotional Study on the Names of God. Colorado Springs, CO : WaterBrook Press, c.2000.
Web resources:
Scriptures that describe who God is
Songs for Worship:
”Beautiful One” by Tim Hughes, 2002
“God of Wonders” by Marc Byrd, Steve Hindalong, c2000
“How Great is Our God” by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves
“Your Name” by Paul Baloche, Glenn Packiam, c2006
Keep an eye out for the CD project: This is Our God, Hillsong Live, release date August 2008.
Week Two– The “What” — Defining Worship
Bible Scriptures: Song of Solomon
Books: Desiring God by John Piper. Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah, c2003.
Living a Life of True Worship by Kay Arthur and Bob & Diane Vereen. Colorado Springs, CO: Waterbrook Press, c2001.
Worship is a Verb: Celebrating God’s Mighty Deeds of Salvation by Robert E. Webber, Star Song Publishing, c2006.
Websites: Defining Worship by Bob Kauflin
Songs for Worship:
“Here I am to Worship” by Tim Hughes c2000
“We Fall Down” by Chris Tomlin c1998
“Amazed” by Jared Anderson c2004
“I Give You My Heart” by Reuben Morgan c1995
“I exalt Thee” by Pete Sanchez, Jr. c1977
“Heart of Worship” by Matt Redman c1999
Week Three– The “When” of Worship
Bible Scriptures: Psalms of Ascents: Psalms 120-134 (These are the Psalms of the Hebrew pilgrimage ascending up the mountain to Jerusalem)
Books: Too Busy Not to Pray: Slowing Down to be with God by Bill Hybels. Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, 1998.
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, a cook at a monastic community in 17th century France. Available in various editions on www.amazon.com and full text, audio and downloadable (for free) at http://librivox.org/the-practice-of-the-presence-of-god-by-brother-lawrence/
Songs for Worship:
“Rising” by Paul Baloche and Matt Redman, Integrity’s Hosanna Music, c2006
“Because of Your Love” by Brenton Brown and Paul Baloche, Integrity’s Hosanna Music, c2006.
“The Battle Belongs to the Lord” by Jamie Owens-Collins, Fairhill Music, c1985.
“Hear Us From Heaven” by Jared Anderson, Vertical Music, c2004.
Week Four– The “Where” of Worship
Bible Scriptures: The book of Revelations
Books:
Christianity 9 to 5 : Living Your Faith at Work by Michael A. Zigarelli. Kansas City, Missouri : Beacon Hill Press, c1998.
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver. Colorado Springs, CO : WaterBrook Press, c2000.
Rumors of Another World by Philip Yancey. Grand Rapids, MI : Zondervan, c2003.
Songs for Worship:
“O Praise Him” by David Crowder, Worshiptogether.com, c2003.
“We Fall Down” by Chris Tomlin, Worshiptogether.com, c1998.
“Your Love is Deep” by Jami Smith, Integrity Hosanna, c2001.
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