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Have you ever wondered where, or if, you fit into worship? If you are a worship leader, did you ever feel lost in your directions for the worship service? If you are a pastor, do you ever ask the question, “Why can’t we seem to get worship off the ground?” Many people have felt like worship wasn’t for them. In fact, some people have bypassed worship services altogether and attended only for the message because they thought they didn’t fit in. Worship leaders have felt like failures because they didn’t know how to present engaging worship, and the pastors are scratching their heads wondering what to do. This has been a problem in our Christian churches for centuries, but the truth is that we were all created to worship the Living God.

In the pages of this book, you will see David’s pattern of worship that won the heart of God. David purposely created ways for the worshiper to express love and adoration within their various positions. God so loved David’s heart of worship that He vowed to re-institute it; thus, I have termed this pattern as Davidic Worship.

David’s worship holds many keys which are like threads. In his pattern, you will find threads of the blood, joy, celebration, prophecy, glory, communion, and a reciprocating love. Each one has power of their own, but when woven together, they touch the heart of God. These keys of worship are collectively called the key of David.

Throughout the book I talk about the birthplace of Davidic Worship, Zion. It was here in Zion where God’s heart and man’s heart came together in a reciprocation of love. Thus, anytime God talks about Zion, He is referring to David’s pattern of worship. Whereas, the key of David was the pattern of worship, Zion was the place where the worshipers turned the key to God’s heart.

Since David’s pattern included both the Mosaic Tabernacle and two Davidic Tabernacles, you will see those illustrated and defined with their marked differences. The pattern explains the transformations between then and now, and the ways we can be unique in our style. There is a comparison of General Worship to Davidic Worship and how the flow of each differs. For the leader, a method of appointments has been included, along with song mapping through lyrics and tunes, and various expressions of worship we can expect. I also address the hindrances of our worship because of offenses and un-forgiveness, and how to release them. In addition, I have included strategies for the warfare that rages against the worshiper. Laid out in the fourth section are twelve positions that are relative today to aid the worshipers in knowing where they fit into worship.

God intentionally designed you to actively participate in worship, not just to come to church for performance or entertainment. As you find and take your position in worship, you will learn how to touch the heart of God and enjoy worshiping. I pray that as you read this book, you will begin immediately experiencing the loving touch of your Almighty God!