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numbered 288.
(1 Chronicles 25:7)David set aside 288 men to serve as singers in the new temple. 288 vocalists divided into 24 groups of 12.
What else can be evenly divided into 24 units? Hmmm... a day? Ding, ding, ding. Congratulations. Johnny, tell him what he's won. You bet, Bob. You've won a BRAND NEW CAR!!! [1]
It has been conjectured that these 12-member teams each served daily 1-hour shifts lifting up their voices to God, so that Solomon’s Temple was blanketed in worship 24 hours a day.
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness (Psalm 89:15,16).
John MacArthur writes: Do you worship God as a way of life? You should! If you find it difficult to worship the Lord . . . on Sundays, it isn’t because the music isn’t right, or the atmosphere isn’t right, or because you got distracted. . . .it’s because you’re not worshiping during the rest of the week. Worship can’t just happen once a week – it’s a way of life. And when Christians do come together once a week, there should be a bursting out of true praise and worship of the heart. The worship that is enjoyed individually will be enriched and enhanced when brought into the joy of the assembly. [2]
Worship: It’s not just for Sunday anymore.
How could you develop a lifestyle of worship?
[1] Just to be clear – no one is getting a new car.
[2] MacArthur, John. True Worship. I no longer have access to this text and have been unable to find copyright information.
From chapter 24. Where does the tradition of casting lots come from? I've seem this method of decision making in a few places in the bible. It seems to be used by some to know the will if God, or just Lucky draw by others.
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