WRSP 421

WORSHIP JOURNAL INSTRUCTIONS

For each Worship Journal, you will submit a 200–250-word summary answering the provided
questions in Blackboard.
Worship Journal 1
After watching the video presentation by Dr. Whaley on The Dynamics of Corporate Worship,
answer the following questions:

Biblical Observation
1) According to Psalm 34 and Psalm 107, our worship is genuine when we exalt the Lord.
How do you personally practice exaltation of the Lord in your own private worship? How
do you plan on exalting Him today?

Biblical Interpretation
2) The second principle for genuine worship involves edifying the saints. In your opinion,
what does this mean and how is it accomplished through a worship service?

Creative Application
3) In what kind of creative ways may you evangelize through worship?

Personal Application
4) How do you plan on using praise and worship for exhorting others to greater service?

Practical Observation
5) On pages 30–32 of our text, there is an example of worship at the International Choral
Music Festival. Articulate a personal experience, in your own private or public worship,
that best illustrates genuine worship in your life?

Submit Worship Journal 1 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 1.

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Worship Journal 2

After watching the video presentation by Dr. Whaley on The Dynamics of Hindered Worship,
answer the following questions:

Biblical Observation
1) The author articulates 7 “internal hindrances” to worship. What 1 or 2 scripture
references would you choose to help “protect” you and your worship ministry from
believing and/or practicing these “hindrances?”

Biblical Interpretation
2) According to our lesson, the hindrances have been broken down in to 7 categories. Select
1 of these listed hindrances and explain why you think “the internal hindrance to
worship” is unbiblical.

Creative Application
3) In what kind of creative ways will you protect yourself from being shaped by these
“internal hindrances?”

Personal Application
4) How do you actively plan on equipping yourself with God’s truth to avoid becoming
practicing “Isolationism in Worship?” (page 40–42 of text)

Practical Observation
5) On pages 47–50 of our text, an example of hindered worship at a choir appreciation
weekend is provided. Articulate a personal experience, in your own private or public
worship, that best illustrates how you overcame hindered worship in your life/ministry?

Submit Worship Journal 2 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 2.

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Worship Journal 3

After watching the video presentation by Dr. Whaley on The Dynamics of Biblical Worship,
answer the following questions:

Biblical Observation
1) According to Psalm 96:1–2, the first ingredient for worship involves singing a new song
to the Lord. How do you personally worship God with a new song? How do you plan on
worshiping Him with a new song today?

Biblical Interpretation
2) What is the second ingredient for worship to from Psalm 96:3?

Creative Application
3) In what kind of creative ways may you give to give to the Lord (Psalm 96:7–8)? How do
you make that part of your regular routine in life?

Personal Application
4) How do you plan on entering the presence of God (in reverence) today (Psalm 96:9)?

Practical Observation
5) On pages 82–86 of our text, there is an example of worship during the time of great loss.
Articulate a personal experience, in your own private or public worship, where you draw
upon the principles of Psalm 96 during a time of great loss?

Submit Worship Journal 3 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 3.

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Worship Journal 4

After watching the video presentation by Dr. Whaley on The Dynamics of Music and Worship,
answer the following questions:

Biblical Observation
1) On page 90 of the text, the author speaks of “the biblical mandate” to sing to the Lord.
Using the 8 references provided as a starting point, present your biblical observation
about singing to the Lord.

Biblical Interpretation
2) According to our text, integration of worship and music into the fabric or DNA of God’s
people is important to a successful walk with Christ. Using the principles found in
Ephesian 5:19–20 and Colossians 3:1–17 and 23–24, explain how you will focus on the
purpose of music and worship in your life.

Creative Application
3) In what kind of creative ways can you promote “the peace of God” in your worship
ministry? (Pages 99–100)

Personal Application
4) How do you plan on using the Word of God in your worship ministry this week?

Practical Observation
5) On pages 110–111 of our text, there is an example of the cultural impact on worship.
Articulate a personal experience, in your own private or public worship, that best
illustrates how you will use the cultural or ethnic environment of your church to promote
dynamic worship?

Submit Worship Journal 4 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 4.

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Worship Journal 5

After watching the video presentation by Dr. Whaley on The Dynamics of Giving and Worship,
answer the following questions:

Biblical Observation
1) According to Psalm 96:8, our Worship is dynamic when we give to the Lord. How do
you personally practice giving to the Lord in your own private worship? How do you
plan on giving to Him today?

Biblical Interpretation
2) The second principle for giving to the Lord includes our own strength (page 129). In your
opinion, what does this mean, and how is it accomplished through your own private
worship?

Creative Application
3) In what kind of creative ways may you give to the Lord?

Personal Application
4) How do you plan on using these principles about giving to the lord in exhorting others to
greater service?

Practical Observation
5) On pages 126–127 and 132 of our text, the author confesses to being a “Pack Rat.” If
worship is also about giving “our stuff” to the Lord, articulate how you are going to be
obedient to this principle in your life?

Submit Worship Journal 5 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 5.

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Worship Journal 6

After watching the video presentation by Dr. Whaley on The Dynamics of Prayer and Worship,
answer the following questions:

Biblical Observation
1) According to Psalm 96:8–9, our worship is dynamic when we enter the presence of the
Lord. How do you personally practice entering the presence of Lord in your own private
worship? How do you plan on spending time with Him today?

Biblical Interpretation
2) In chapter 11 of the text, the author develops 5 principles for prayer based on the story of
Peter in Acts 12. What are these 5 principles, and how do they meet the biblical mandate
for worship?

Creative Application
3) In what kind of creative ways may you teach your worship team to practice prayer in
worship?

Personal Application
4) How do you plan on using prayer and worship in your own personal time with God?

Practical Observation
5) A 7-step pattern for public prayer is provided on pages 142–143 of our text. After
thoroughly reading this section and modeling this pattern, design your own model for
public prayer.

Submit Worship Journal 6 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 6.

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Worship Journal 7

After watching the video presentation by Dr. Whaley on The Dynamics of Preaching and
Worship, answer the following questions:

Biblical Observation
1) According to Psalm 34 and Psalm 107, our worship is genuine when we exalt the Lord.
How do you personally practice exaltation of the Lord in your own private worship? How
do you plan on exalting Him today?

Biblical Interpretation
2) The second principle for preaching and worship involves engaging people in the
exposition of the Word of God. In your opinion, what does this mean, and how is it
accomplished through a worship service?

Creative Application
3) In what kind of creative ways may you preach (or teach) from an overflow of worship?

Personal Application
4) How do you plan on preaching and worshipping for exhorting others to exalt Christ as the
source of redemption (page 151)?

Practical Observation
5) On pages 146–147 of our text is an example of worship and preaching. After thoroughly
reading this chapter, articulate a personal experience, in your own private or public
worship, that best illustrates how preaching (or hearing the Word of God) motivated you
to greater personal worship?

Submit Worship Journal 7 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7.

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Worship Journal 8

After watching the video presentation by Dr. Whaley on The Lessons Learned from a Mother’s
Letter, answer the following questions:

Biblical Observation
1) According to the epilogue of our text, our worship is dynamic when we have a passion
for God. How do you personally practice exaltation of the Lord in your own private
worship? How do you plan on exalting Him today?

Biblical Interpretation
2) The second principle for dynamic worship in the epilogue involves practicing private
worship. Provide scriptural support this practice.

Creative Application
3) In what kind of creative ways can you practice worship with children?

Personal Application
4) How do you plan on “practicing the presence of God” in your personal worship?

Practical Observation
5) All 10 of the principles about worship in the epilogue can be applied to our private and
public worship. Articulate a personal experience, in your own private or public worship,
that best illustrates any 1 of these principles in your life?

Submit Worship Journal 8 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8.

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