Reconsidering The Worship Leader, Part 2: Jesus’ Priestly Liturgy
Sep17

Reconsidering The Worship Leader, Part 2: Jesus’ Priestly Liturgy

Jesus IS a High Priest, but what does He DO? In our last post we looked at the fact that Jesus in Hebrews 8:2 is identified as the sole minister (leitourgos) of heaven.   Our High Priest!   This is one major aspect of his Identity.  Therefore, it was our conclusion that the only One worthy to receive the big “T” title of Worship Leader is Jesus Himself.   It’s who he is.  No one else can claim this ontologically (in being). However,...

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Reconsidering The Worship Leader, Part 1: Jesus The High Priest
Aug13

Reconsidering The Worship Leader, Part 1: Jesus The High Priest

You know, the one in skinny jeans, designer hair, with the voice of a Nightingale. Remember the famous bully party line; “sticks and stones will break your bones, but words can never hurt you.”  It sounds nice, but any person knows this phrase is chalked full of deception. The truth is, words are like containers.  They are filled to the brim with meaning, and they are profoundly forming.  Words shape the way we see life.  Words filled...

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