Day 147: Temple Worship (2025)

Fr. Mike connects today's reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul's Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, ...  Show more

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we've built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today's readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chro ...  Show more

Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readi ...  Show more

Purpose:We want everyone at GoChurch to experience the fullness of New Testament Worship—to know what true worship is, how it flows from a Spirit-filled life, and how praise and worship align us with God’s plans, presence, and power.Key Scriptures:John 4:23–24 (NASB): “But a time ...  Show more

Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills ...  Show more

As believers, we are called to live a life of worship, and singing songs are a part of that. Pastor Banning reminds us that worship is not for us, or about us. Worship is our expression of delight in God, and a response to His worthiness.