Parallelism in Psalm 96
Last week we looked at several aspects of how various poetic devices were used in Psalm 96 to shape the content and form the singer… Read More »Parallelism in Psalm 96
Scott Aniol
Scott Aniol is the founder and Executive Director of Religious Affections Ministries. He is director of doctoral worship studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he teaches courses in ministry, worship, hymnology, aesthetics, culture, and philosophy. He is the author of Worship in Song: A Biblical Approach to Music and Worship, Sound Worship: A Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World, and By the Waters of Babylon: Worship in a Post-Christian Culture, and speaks around the country in churches and conferences. He is an elder in his church in Fort Worth, TX where he resides with his wife and four children. Views posted here are his own and not necessarily those of his employer.
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 41: The Light of the World
Week 41: The Light of the World Weekly memory verse: 2 Corinthians 4:6 – “For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 41: The Light of the World
How Poetry Forms Us
Singing both helps us express right affections to God in response to God’s character and works, and it also helps to form those affections when… Read More »How Poetry Forms Us
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 40: True Repentance and Faith in Christ
Week 40: True Repentance and Faith in Christ Weekly memory verse: John 6:40 – “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 40: True Repentance and Faith in Christ
How Singing Forms Us
We have seen thus far that good hymns help us to express the affections of our hearts in response to God’s character and works, which… Read More »How Singing Forms Us
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 39: Jesus Heals and Forgives
Week 39: Jesus Heals and Forgives Weekly memory verse: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 – “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 39: Jesus Heals and Forgives
Singing as a Response and Witness
Psalm 96 is a call to sing, and it gives us clear explanation of why we are supposed to sing. As we have already seen,… Read More »Singing as a Response and Witness
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 38: Jesus’s Ministry in Galilee
Week 38: Jesus’s Ministry in Galilee Weekly memory verse: Colossians 1:18 – “And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 38: Jesus’s Ministry in Galilee
Singing: Response to Who God Is and What He Has Done
We are studying Psalm 96 in an attempt to answer the question, Why sing? Last week we saw that the unique power of singing is… Read More »Singing: Response to Who God Is and What He Has Done
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 37: Jesus’s Early Ministry
Week 37: Jesus’s Early Ministry Weekly memory verse: John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 37: Jesus’s Early Ministry
Why Does God Call Us to Sing?
Last time in our study of Psalm 96, I made the point that structurally this psalm oscillates between calls to praise God through song followed… Read More »Why Does God Call Us to Sing?
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 36: The Birth of Jesus Christ
Week 36: The Birth of Jesus Christ Weekly memory verse: Psalm 100:1–2 – “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 36: The Birth of Jesus Christ
Getting Things Done: Google Inbox + Evernote = Productivity
Note: Since Google Inbox has been depreciated, I have updated my productivity system. You can read the update here. I teach a PhD course at… Read More »Getting Things Done: Google Inbox + Evernote = Productivity
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 35: Return from Exile
Week 35: Return from Exile Weekly memory verse: Romans 8:5 – For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 35: Return from Exile
What’s wrong with the recent evangelical “social justice” movements?
The term “social justice” has become quite a buzz word in evangelical circles in recent years. Social matters like immigration, racial reconciliation, and sexuality are… Read More »What’s wrong with the recent evangelical “social justice” movements?
An Enthronement Psalm
Psalm 96 was placed by the editors of the psalms in a series that are unified by a common poetic genre and theme. Psalms 93–100… Read More »An Enthronement Psalm
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 34: Babylonian Captivity
Week 34: Babylonian Captivity Weekly memory verse: Ezekiel 37:27–28 – “My dwelling place shall be with them, and I will be their God, and they… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 34: Babylonian Captivity
Sing to the Lord a New Song
It has always been a characteristic of God’s people that they are a singing people. This was Paul’s admonition when he commanded Christians in Colossians… Read More »Sing to the Lord a New Song
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 33: Babylon Invades Judah
Week 33: Babylon Invades Judah Weekly memory verse: Psalm 86:11 – “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 33: Babylon Invades Judah
The Conservative Philosophy of Culture and Worship
Last week I offered a brief synopsis of the standard evangelical progressive philosophy of culture and worship. Today, I’d like to offer a simple counterpoint… Read More »The Conservative Philosophy of Culture and Worship