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STORY OF WORSHIP PROJECT WORKSHEET
WORSHIP IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
In at least 2 sentences per answer, explain how each of these personalities impacted worship
and/or music:
Cain and Abel
The biblical acount of the Cain and Abel greately changed the way of Christian worship. Its
shows that Christians should be enthusiastic in their worship and offer quality offerings from
the best of their produce.
Jubal
Jubal is considered as the first musician and the father of harp and flute players. Thus, he
revolutionized worship by introducing instrumental music in worship.
Abraham
Abraham is the regarded as the father of faith. He was devout Christian who heeded by the
God’s commands to sacrifice his son Isaac whom he dearly loved. His account shows that
Christians should be ready to give everything they own for God’s sake especially in
worship.
Moses
Moses exhibits the link between worship and faith. Christians should be believe in the
power of prayer and have faith that their worship will be effective.
David
He frequently sang to the lord for delivering hik from the hand of enemies. Thus he
encouraged Christians to integrate praise music in their worship.
In at least 5 sentences per answer, describe the following worship practices in the Old Testament:
Instrument
In the Old Testament musical instruments were categoried into stringed, Reed, Concussive,
Purcussive and Signaling instruments. Stringed instruents such as harps usually
accompanied voices. The harp was commonly used by David. Reed pipe was used for
funerals and celebrations. Concussive instruments were carried and hand shaken
rhythmically. Percussive instruments include drums usually used on dance and celebration.
Siganling instruments include Shofar, made from animal horn and used to gather people for
worship and war.
Sacrifices
Sacrifices in the old Testament involved burning animals and leaving the smoke to
ascend. It is believed that God received the smoke as pleasing odor as explained in
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Levititucs 1:13. Sacrifices expressed the relationship between Ancient Israelites with God
and strengthened the bond between them and God. Besides, offering was meant for
purification when the relationship between people and God was compromised. Guilt
offering for people asking for forgivness was also common.
Singing
There are numerous istances of singing in the old Testament. Music was a sign of
rejoicing and happieness. In the creation account, angels were singing as way of
celebration. Besides music was used for praising God. David was frequently singing to
God to thank him for delivering him from the hands of enemies. Besides, music was used
to express love as evidenced in the Songs of Solom. It also created a connection between
God and early Christians.
Feasting
Common Feasts and festivals in the Old Testament include Passover, Unleavened Bread,
Feast o the Trumptes, Firstfruits and the Day of Atonement. Feasting in the Old
Testament was a joyous way of celebration, reprieving from daily life hurdles and
marking religious events. They united people as they recalled crucial events in their
history. The festivals were commemorative and reminded peopleof the Genesis story of
creation. Also festivals gave people a change to worship and praise God.
WORSHIP IN THE NEW TESTAMENT AND THE EARLY CHURCH
In at least 4 sentences per answer, explain how each of these personalities impacted worship
and/or music:
Jesus
Jesus transformed worship brought about the notion that everybody was equal before
God. Unlike before, offerings and worship was not researved or the high priests. He
opened the opportunity for everyone to worship. In the old Testament worship was done
at certain times, executed at by certain people at certain times. Jesus Christ introduced a
new lifestyle of worship whereby people could worship and praise God anywhere, wether
at home or at work.
John (Disciple of Jesus)
John was very close to Jesus Christ. He encourage the spread of Gospels in the different
parts of Israel and around the world. He recognized Jesus and Holy spirit as an intergral
part of prayer and worship. Besides, he encouraged the incorporation of Christain
teachings into worship and prayer.
The Disciples and Early Christians
Desciples and Early Christians abandoned the traditional ways of woshiping such as
offering burnt sacrifices. Burning of sacrices was replaced by offerings. Besides,
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Desciples and Early Christians introduced the concept of Trinity that recognizes God the
father, God the son and God the holy spirit. Seeking for forginess through prayer and
worship became a crucial part of Christianity.
In at least 5 sentences per answer, discuss the importance of the following events and their
impact on worship and/music:
Pentecost
Pentecost refers to the day the Holy spirit descended to the desciples of Jesus Christ. The
Pentocosts depicts the role of Holy Spirits in Christians. Holy spirit is regarded as the third I
Trinity and is believed to guide Christian to the right direction. It intervenes in prayer and
brings about the prescence of the holy spirt. Also, in christain worship music it is believed
that the Holy spirt brings about the God’s prescence.
The Eucharist (The Last Supper)
The last supper marks the betrayal of Jesus Christ by Judas. The begrayal of Jesus led to the
crucifixion. Jesus died for the sins of Christians. Thus, the last supper rekindles the
imagination of the betrayl and crucifixion of Jesus to save mankind from sins. It made
forginess to be part of worship and prayer. After praising and requesting for blessings in
prayer, Christians also seek for forgiveness.
In at least 6 sentences, characterize the following element:
Christian Worship in the Second and Third centuries
WORSHIP DURING THE REFORMATION
In at least 3 sentences per answer, discuss the significance of each of the following figures/events
associated with the Reformation, including relevant dates:
John Calvin
John Calvin was a reformer and theologican from France, born in 1509 and died on 1564.
He is played a key role in the the development of the Calvinism system. Calvinists
opposed Roman Catholic. Thus he was a leading figure of reformaton who paved way for
other reformers.
Martin Luther
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Martin Luther advocated for thr equality in Christianity, a factor that made him to fight
for reformation. He strongly taught that the bible was the key source of religious
authority and not religious leaders who denied people the freedom of woship. As a he
result people followed in the quest to split from Catholic and form other Christian
denominations.
The 95 Theses
The 95 Theses was drafter by Martin Luther king. The theses were against the abuse of
the powers of clergy in the Catholic church. Based on the Theeses, forgiveness was
achieved through repentance and not mere sacramental confession. He believed that
indulgences made Christian to avoid the real repentance from Christ as outlined in the
bible. Thus the ninety five sparked conteroversy that marked the beginning of
reformation.
Ulrich Zwingli
He is a key participant in the Swiss Protestant Reformation. He pioneered the Swiss
Protestant Reformation which facilitated the reformation process.He teamed up with
Martin Luther to reject the aeucharistic sacrifice. Also together they rejected the concept
of change of substance of substance in sacrament conied during the Medeival era.
Martian Luther’s Worship Practices
Luther rejected worship practices that involved sacrifice, and that created an impersiona
that Christians were offering rather than reciving Gift fro God. Besides, his practices
abandoned the offertory prayer and eliminated the cannon of mass. His worship was
enhanced equality as everbody would worship and read the bible.
WORSHIP FROM 1727 TO 1900
In at least 3 sentences per answer, describe the significance of each of the following
figures/events:
Isaac Watts
Isaac Watts was an Christian Minister based on England. His name remains in History
books for drafting hymns, that are used up to date. Hymns are uses as tools of adoration
and worship.
John and Charles Wesley
Were among the clergy men of the avengelical revival church in the 18th century. They
encouraged people to adhere to prayer and teachings in the book of common prayer.
Wesly advocated fo the inclusion of classical education in Gospel.
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Singing Schools
They begin the 18th century and are regarded as the first singing Schools in America. The
played a crucial role in the spread of written congregationa singing. As as result
congregational singing became a norm in most Christian churches.
Yale Revival of 1795
James McGready & Barton Stone
McCready is remembered for inaugurating the first camp mainting in the period between
the 18th and 19th century. On the other hand, Barton Warren Stone stated the Springfled
Presybeterian after leaving he Presybeterian Church. Later several churched emerged due
to his efforts which inclyde the International Churches of Christ, Evenlical Church of
Canada, Churches of Christ and among others.
Charles Finney
He is regarded as the father Revivalism. He served in the American Presbeterian in the
period between 1792 ans 1875. Revivalism focused on the renewal of life which
strengthened the relationship bwteen Christians and God in an era characterized by Moral
decline.
Thomas Hastings
He is renowned compose of huym tunes known as
Lowell Mason
Philip P. Bliss
Fanny Crosby
Dwight Moody
Ira Sankey
WORSHIP IN THE EARLY- TO MID-TWENTIETH CENTURY
In at least 4 sentences per answer, describe the importance of each of the following
figures/events:
William J. Seymour
Azusa Street Revival
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Charlie Alexander
Billy Sunday
Homer Rodeheaver
Thomas A. Dorsey
Billy Graham
George Beverly Shea
Cliff Barrows
Jesus Movement
Bill Gaither
Love Song
WORSHIP IN THE LATE TWENTIETH CENTURY TO PRESENT DAY
In at least 3 sentences per answer, outline the following movements:
Maranatha!
Vineyard
Promise Keepers
Hillsong
Passion
