Biblical Foundations of Worship Final

Who could participate in worship during the Pre-Temple period?

Patriarchs and their households; worship was based on faith, not nationality

Who could participate during the 1st Temple period?

Israelites by birth and converts (e.g., Ruth); worship was tied to covenant and national identity

Who were the worshippers in the Exilic period?

The faithful remnant of Israel in exile, maintaining worship through Torah, prayer, and fasting

Who could participate in the 2nd Temple period before Jesus?

Jews and Gentile proselytes; synagogue worship made participation more accessible

Who made up the worship community in the 2nd Temple period after Jesus?

All who believed in Jesus, Jew and Gentile alike.

Who can participate in Post-Temple Christianity?

Anyone who believes in Christ; the Church is the global worship community.

Where was the worshipper's citizenship in the Pre-Temple period?

Defined by faith in God's promises (e.g., Abraham), not geography

What defined worshipper identity during the 1st Temple period?

Covenantal and national identity as part of Israel

Where was the worshipper's citizenship during the Exilic period?

Spiritually tied to God's covenant despite being physically in exile.

How was citizenship understood in the 2nd Temple period before Jesus?

Still seen as earthly Israel under Roman rule; longing for the Kingdom of God.

How did Jesus redefine citizenship in the 2nd Temple period after Him?

Believers became citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven.

What defines the citizenship of worshippers in Post-Temple Christianity?

Spiritual identity in Christ, not tied to any nation

Where was God's presence in the Pre-Temple period?

Through theophanies, dreams, and altars; not bound to a location.

Where did God dwell during the 1st Temple period?

In the Holy of Holies in the Jerusalem Temple

How was God's presence understood during the Exile?

God's glory departed the Temple; He was experienced through prophetic visions and His Word

Where was God's presence in the 2nd Temple period before Jesus?

In the rebuilt Temple and in Jesus (God incarnate)

Where is God's presence after Jesus' resurrection?

In the Holy Spirit dwelling in believers.

Where is God's presence in Post-Temple Christianity?

Within the Church and believers; worship is not location-bound.

Where did people worship in the Pre-Temple period?

At altars built where God appeared or covenants were made

Where was worship centralized in the 1st Temple period?

Only in the Jerusalem Temple.

Where was God worshipped during the Exile?

In homes, synagogues, and through communal practices.

Where was worship held in the 2nd Temple period before Jesus?

In the Temple and synagogues

Where was worship centered in the 2nd Temple period after Jesus?

In Jesus as the true Temple.

Where is worship located in Post-Temple Christianity?

Wherever believers gather in spirit and truth (John 4:23).

Who led worship in the Pre-Temple period?

Patriarchs like Abraham, Noah; family heads served as priests

Who were religious leaders in the 1st Temple period?

Levites, priests, prophets, and kings.

Who maintained spiritual leadership during the Exilic period?

Prophets, elders, and scribes

Who were the religious authorities in the 2nd Temple period before Jesus?

Priests, Pharisees, and scribes

Who led worship after Jesus during the 2nd Temple period?

Jesus as High Priest; apostles led the early Church

Who leads in Post-Temple Christianity?

All believers are priests (1 Peter 2:9); pastors serve, but all may approach God

What were worship practices in the Pre-Temple period?

Animal sacrifices, obedience, altars, and covenant loyalty

What characterized worship in the 1st Temple period?

Animal sacrifices, feasts, priestly rituals, and pilgrimage.

What were the main practices during the Exile?

Prayer, fasting, Torah study, and lament

How did worship look in the 2nd Temple period before Jesus?

Temple sacrifices and synagogue instruction, structured prayer

What were worship practices after Jesus' resurrection?

Baptism, communion, prayer, teaching, fellowship:

What characterizes worship in Post-Temple Christianity?

Living sacrifices, praise, communion, Spirit-led worship, and service.