12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
The divine service of the Old Testament is based upon encounters between God and mankind. The various forms of divine service developed over a long period of time. Again and again, God revealed Himself and granted His help to man.
In the Garden of Eden, God addressed His word to the first human beings. After the fall into sin, He did not leave them unprotected. Rather He comforted them and gave them hope for future salvation.
Genesis 8 tells of the first altar built by man in order to serve God, worship Him, bring thanks to Him, and bring sacrifices to Him. Noah erected an altar and brought God an offering of thanks. The Lord responded with the promise that He would henceforth protect the creation.
Jacob consecrated the place where God had spoken to him and called it Bethel, which means "house of God" (Genesis 28: 19).
In the law, God gave Moses instructions for building an altar: "In every place where I record my name I will come to you, and I will bless you" (Exodus 20: 24 et seq.). He also gave a reminder that He had hallowed the seventh day, and commanded: "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy" (Exodus 20: 8).
During the Israelites' journey through the desert, God chose men from among them to serve Him as priests and perform the sacrificial service. They were given the commission to convey God's blessing to the people by way of a specific formulation (Numbers 6: 22-27). This blessing states: "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace" (Aaronic blessing).
In the time of King David it says that singers and musicians were also active in praising God with psalms in the divine services (1 Chronicles 25: 6).
King Solomon had the temple built in Jerusalem. It was there that divine services were conducted, which consisted mainly of the daily slaughtering of sacrificial animals by the priests. This sacrificial service was from then on practised exclusively in the temple of Jerusalem. The temple was also the place where the Israelite feasts–such as the Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles (Leviticus 23)–were celebrated.
After the destruction of the temple, the sacrificial service could no longer be performed, according to the understanding of the Israelites. During the period of captivity in Babylon, the believers gathered in specially built houses known as synagogues in order to pray and read and interpret Holy Scripture. This is one of the sources of the later Christian form of divine service.
SUMMARY
Divine service is the activity of God upon human beings and a work of human beings for God. (12.1)
The divine service of the Old Testament is based upon encounters between God and mankind. The various forms of divine service developed over a long period of time. (12.1.2)
After the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem there was no more sacrificial service. In the time of the Babylonian exile, the believers would gather in synagogues in order to pray and read and interpret Holy Scripture. This is one of the sources of the later Christian form of divine service. (12.1.2)
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- 10.4 The coming of the Lord with power and great glory
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- 12.1.7.2.6 "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors"
- 12.1.7.2.9 "For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever"
- 12.1.7.2.10 "Amen"
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- 12.1.10 The closing benediction
- 12.1.13 Divine services for the departed
- 12.1.14 Music in the divine service
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- 12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
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- 12.4.5.3 Coping with grief
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- 12.5.5 Ascension Day
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- 3.5.3.1 The Spirit of God
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- 4.8 The law and the gospel
- 4.8.1 The law of Christ–grace
- 5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
- 5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
- 5.3.2.1 God–Lord and Benefactor
- 5.3.3.1 God's name
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- 5.3.8.3 The prohibition against theft in the New Testament
- 5.3.9.2 Examples of false witness in the time of the Old Testament
- 5.3.10.3 Coveting the spouse of one's neighbour
- 6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
- 7.3.1 Old Testament references
- 7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
- 7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
- 8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water
- 8.2.2 Old Testament references to Holy Communion
- 8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
- 9.3 The afterlife of the soul
- 9.4 The beyond
- 10.1.3 The bridal congregation
- 12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
- 12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
- 12.1.8.2 God's patience–the sacrificial service in the Old Testament
- 12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins
- 12.2 Acts of blessing
- 12.4.1 Instruction of children
- 12.5.1 Christmas
- 13.1.1 Prayers in the Old Testament
- 13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
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24 results for "peace"
- 3.2.1 References to the triune God in the Old Testament
- 3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
- 3.4.7.1 Jesus Christ–the King
- 3.4.9.6 Old Testament references to Jesus' suffering and sacrificial death
- 4.2.1.3 Conscience
- 4.4 God's plan of salvation
- 4.8.1 The law of Christ–grace
- 5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
- 5.3.4.7 The structure of the Sunday
- 5.3.10.5 Overcoming sinful desire
- 7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles
- 9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
- 10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
- 12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
- 12.1.6.3.2 The objective of the proclamation of the word
- 12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
- 12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service
- 12.1.8.5 Repentance and remorse
- 12.1.8.8 Effects of the forgiveness of sins
- 12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
- 12.4.4 Confession
- 12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
- 13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
- 13.5 The New Apostolic Church as part of society
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13 results for "Sabbath"
- 3.4.6.3 Son of Man
- 4.3 Sin and guilt
- 4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
- 5.3.1.4 The wording
- 5.3.4 The Third Commandment
- 5.3.4.1 Reasons for the Third Commandment in Israel
- 5.3.4.2 The Sabbath in Israel
- 5.3.4.3 Jesus Christ and the Sabbath
- 5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday
- 5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
- 8.2.7 The significance of bread and wine
- 12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
- 13.4 Discharging one's obligations at work and in society
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10 results for "sacrificial service"
- 3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
- 5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God
- 5.3.4.2 The Sabbath in Israel
- 6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
- 7.3.1 Old Testament references
- 12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
- 12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
- 12.1.8.2 God's patience–the sacrificial service in the Old Testament
- 12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins
- 13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
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113 results for "salvation"
- 1 The revelations of God
- 1.1.2 God reveals Himself in the history of Israel
- 1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
- 1.2 Holy Scripture
- 1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture
- 1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
- 1.4.4 Faith and the sermon
- 2.1 Biblical creeds
- 2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
- 2.4 The New Apostolic Creed
- 2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
- 2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
- 3 The triune God
- 3.1.3 God, the Holy One
- 3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
- 3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
- 3.2.4 The unity of the three divine persons
- 3.3.1.1.1 The angels
- 3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
- 3.4.5 Jesus Christ–the Redeemer
- 3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
- 3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
- 3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
- 3.4.8.1 The conception and birth of Jesus
- 3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
- 3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
- 3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
- 3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
- 3.4.9.9 The cross
- 3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
- 3.5 God, the Holy Spirit
- 3.5.1.2 The Holy Spirit and the incarnation of the Son of God
- 3.5.2 The Holy Spirit as a power–the gift of the Holy Spirit
- 3.5.3 Evidence of the Holy Spirit's activity in the time of the Old Testament
- 3.5.4.2 The Spirit of truth
- 3.5.4.3 The power from on high
- 4.1.2 Evil as a person
- 4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
- 4.2.1.3 Conscience
- 4.2.1.5 Faith
- 4.4 God's plan of salvation
- 4.4.1 Hope for salvation in the Old Testament
- 4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
- 4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
- 4.5.1 Election in the Old Testament
- 4.5.3 God's free election by grace
- 4.6 God's blessing
- 4.7 The functions of the law
- 4.7.1 The term "law"
- 4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
- 4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
- 4.8 The law and the gospel
- 4.8.1 The law of Christ–grace
- 5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
- 5.3.4 The Third Commandment
- 5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
- 6 The church of Jesus Christ
- 6.2 Biblical foundation
- 6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
- 6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
- 6.2.3.3 The city of God
- 6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
- 6.4 Belief in the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church
- 6.4.1.3 The church is "universal"
- 6.4.2.1 The church of Jesus Christ at the time of the early Apostles
- 6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry
- 6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
- 6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
- 7.3.1 Old Testament references
- 7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
- 7.4 The Apostle ministry
- 7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
- 7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles
- 7.6.5 The Apostles in the church of Jesus Christ
- 7.6.6 The Chief Apostle ministry
- 7.10 Appointments
- 8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water
- 8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
- 8.1.3 The necessity of Holy Baptism with water for salvation
- 8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
- 8.2.2 Old Testament references to Holy Communion
- 8.2.3 Jesus' miracles of feeding and Holy Communion
- 8.2.5 The institution of Holy Communion by Jesus Christ
- 8.2.6 Holy Communion in the first epistle to the Corinthians
- 8.2.7 The significance of bread and wine
- 8.2.9 Holy Communion as a meal of profession
- 8.2.10 Holy Communion as a meal of fellowship
- 8.2.13 The real presence of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion
- 8.2.18 The prerequisites for partaking in Holy Communion
- 8.3.1 Concerning the term "sealing"
- 8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
- 8.3.4 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
- 9.6 Help for the departed
- 9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
- 10 The doctrine of future things
- 10.3 The great tribulation
- 10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
- 11.2 Christianity after the death of the early Apostles
- 12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
- 12.1.5.2 Breaking of bread
- 12.1.6.3.1 Main content of the proclamation of the word
- 12.1.7.2.4 "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven"
- 12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
- 12.1.13 Divine services for the departed
- 12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
- 12.4.1.1.3 Religious Instruction
- 12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
- 12.5 Church holy days
- 12.5.3 Good Friday
- 12.5.8 Structure of divine services on religious holy days
- 13.1 Prayer
- 13.1.1 Prayers in the Old Testament
- 13.2.4 Sacrifice and blessing
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28 results for "worship"
- 2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
- 3.1.2 God, the One
- 3.3.1.1.1 The angels
- 3.4.6.2 Lord
- 3.4.7.1 Jesus Christ–the King
- 4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
- 5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God
- 5.3.2.4 The prohibition against worshipping other gods
- 5.3.2.5 The prohibition of images
- 5.3.2.6 Violations of the First Commandment
- 5.3.4 The Third Commandment
- 6 The church of Jesus Christ
- 6.2 Biblical foundation
- 6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
- 6.2.3.3 The city of God
- 6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
- 6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
- 9.6.2 The participation of the dead in Christ
- 10.3 The great tribulation
- 12.1.1 General remarks concerning divine service
- 12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
- 12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
- 12.1.5.3 Fellowship
- 12.1.14 Music in the divine service
- 12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
- 13.1.1 Prayers in the Old Testament
- 13.1.5 The prayer of New Apostolic Christians
- 13.2 Willingness to offer and sacrifice