Pastor: Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love. – Psalm 31:16 All: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. – Psalm 37:6 Pastor: Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who [...]
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Here is a responsive reading focusing on “peace” as defined in scripture. Pastor: The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. – Psalm 29:11 All: I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. – Psalm 4:8 Pastor: Turn from [...]
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth. – Psalm 100:1
Posted: July 28, 2009 in Old TestamentTags: Joyful Noise, Responsive Reading
The term “joyful noise” has been dropped from the NIV translation but occurred several times in the Psalms in the KJV. This reading brings the “joyful noise” phrase back and combines it with some of the modern NIV language. Try using this reading on those special days when you have a larger band than normal [...]
the Fear of the LORD
Posted: July 16, 2009 in CompositeTags: Responsive Reading, the fear of the LORD
Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. – Psalm 34:11 Pastor: What is the fear of the LORD? Men: The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. – Proverbs 15:33 Women: Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and [...]
Sing praise …
Posted: July 7, 2009 in Old TestamentTags: Chris Tomlin, Forever, Psalms, Responsive Reading
Emphasize the phrase “sing praise” in this responsive reading: Pastor: Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. – 1 Chronicles 16:8-10 All: O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God. – Psalm 59:17 Pastor: All the earth bows down to [...]
A responsive reading based on the Psalm passage “Give thanks to the Lord for He is good”
Posted: June 10, 2009 in Acclaimation, Book V: 107-150, ThanksgivingTags: Chris Tomlin, Forever, Responsive Reading
P: Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people, come to my aid when you save them; that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones. (Ps 106:4,5a) C: O Give thanks to the LORD, for He is Good and His steadfast love endures forever. (Ps 106:1) P: for He [...]
Responsive Reading for Good Shepherd Sunday
Posted: April 27, 2009 in Good Shepherd Sunday, Psalm 23Tags: Responsive Reading
Responsive Reading for Good Shepherd Sunday Pastor: I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing, declares the LORD. - Jeremiah 23:4 All: The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. – Psalm 23:1 [...]
Pastor: He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth. (Is 53:9) Congr.: As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, [...]
The LORD Reigns
Posted: March 15, 2009 in Acclaimation, Book IV: 90-106Tags: Psalms, Responsive Reading
Psalms 93, 97 and 99 all begin with the acclamation ”the LORD reigns.” The following responsive reading draws attention to this Old Testament proclamation of praise. P: The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be [...]
Psalm 103 – Responsive Reading
Posted: February 1, 2009 in Book IV: 90-106Tags: Multi-Part Reading, Psalm 103, Responsive Reading
The following is a responsive reading that uses two readers with congregational responses. Soliciting Lay readers once in a while helps to build their faith and encourages others to use their gifts in support of the ministry. Pastor: Praise the LORD, O my soul; Congr:with all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Pastor: [...]
