Topical Bible: Praise: Disciples

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In the context of the Bible, praise is a fundamental aspect of the life and ministry of the disciples of Jesus Christ. The disciples, as followers and students of Jesus, were not only recipients of His teachings but also active participants in the worship and glorification of God. Their lives and actions provide a model for understanding the role of praise in the Christian faith.

Praise in the Life of the Disciples

The disciples were often found praising God, both in private and public settings. This praise was a response to the mighty works of God they witnessed through Jesus' ministry. In Luke 19:37-38 , as Jesus approached Jerusalem, "the whole multitude of disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: 'Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!' 'Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!'"

Praise as a Response to Jesus' Teachings

The teachings of Jesus inspired the disciples to praise God. They recognized Jesus as the Messiah and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, which led them to worship and glorify God. In Matthew 14:33 , after Jesus walked on water and calmed the storm, "those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, 'Truly You are the Son of God.'"

Praise in the Early Church

The disciples continued to emphasize praise in the early Christian community. The Book of Acts records numerous instances where the early church, led by the apostles, engaged in praise and worship. Acts 2:46-47 describes the early believers: "With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people."

Praise in Persecution

Even in the face of persecution, the disciples maintained a posture of praise. Acts 16:25 recounts how Paul and Silas, while imprisoned, "were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them." Their praise amidst suffering demonstrated their unwavering faith and trust in God's sovereignty.

Praise as a Witness

The disciples' praise served as a powerful witness to others. Their joy and worship in various circumstances attracted many to the faith. In Acts 2:47 , the early church's praise and unity led to growth: "And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."

Praise in the Epistles

The epistles, written by the apostles, frequently encourage believers to engage in praise. Paul, in particular, exhorts the church to live lives characterized by thanksgiving and praise. In Ephesians 5:19-20 , he writes, "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Conclusion

The disciples' example of praise is integral to understanding the Christian life. Their devotion to praising God in all circumstances—whether in joy, teaching, persecution, or community—serves as a timeless model for believers. Through their lives, the importance of praise as an expression of faith and a testimony to the world is clearly demonstrated.

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Luke 19:37,38
And when he was come near, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
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John's Doubts and Christ's Praise
... It is to be noted that the words which Christ bids the disciples speak to their
master would ... But Jesus chooses that very time to lavish unstinted praise on him ...
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John's Doubts of Jesus, and Jesus' Praise of John
... this message of John's was sent for the sake of strengthening his disciples' faith
in ... Praise from Jesus is praise indeed; and it is poured out here with no ...
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And Jesus Six Days Before the Passover...
... [2695] And when he neared his [2696] descent from [Arabic, p.149] the mount of Olives,
all the disciples began to rejoice and to praise God with [32] a loud ...
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Still Continues the Praise of "Wisdom. ...
... Still continues the praise of "wisdom." For if, as the last verses of the ... placing
her distinguishing touch even on the features of her disciples, lighting them ...
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The Triumphal Entry. Ch. 19:29-48
... way.37 And as he was now drawing nigh, even at the descent of the mount of Olives,
the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a ...
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Of the Fact that the Pagans, when Constrained to Laud Christ, have ...
... may have consulted, if they were asked to give their judgment on the disciples of
Christ, as well as on Christ Himself, would be constrained to praise them in ...
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A New Kind of King
... of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and
praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; 38. ...
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Absurd Ideas of the Disciples of Valentinus as to the Origin, Name ...
... Book I Chapter I."Absurd ideas of the disciples of Valentinus ... Ancestral; Elpis, Hope;
Metricos, Metrical; Agape, Love; Ainos, Praise; Synesis, Understanding ...
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The First Disciples: iv. Nathanael
... substantially what I said in a former sermon on these first disciples, about the ...
glad Christ is when He sees anything good, anything that He can praise in any ...
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The Warning
... and it rose to the exultant close, "Thou art my God, and I will praise Thee: Thou ...
resorted to a garden which had not yet grown awful; He met His disciples on a ...
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