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Breathing In & Out: How God’s Word is Central to Our Worship

There’s only one way to truly breathe new life into worship. Dr. Johnny Markin offers a compelling perspective on worship as the “Divine Dialogue” – a sacred rhythm of breathing in God’s Word and breathing out our response. Drawing from rich biblical examples like the Covenant at Sinai and the post-exile gatherings in Nehemiah, this piece unpacks how Scripture reading isn’t just a traditional element of worship, but rather the very breath that gives life to our services. Whether you’re rethinking your liturgy or seeking to deepen your congregation’s engagement with God’s Word, you’ll discover fresh insights into why the public reading of Scripture matters and how it creates a powerful dynamic of revelation and response in corporate worship.

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Don Chapman

A prolific arranger and songwriter, Don has had songs published by Word, Integrity Music, G3worship and Worship Today, and has orchestrated music for several Christian artists. He serves as the arranger for Hymncharts.com and Worshiphymns.com. He’s been featured on the 700 Club, has been quoted in USAToday and has been a guest lecturer at Liberty University.

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