Podcasts about hallelujah chorus

Send us a textDescriptionThe Oratorio: Opera Without the Costumes in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactWhen Messiah premiered in Dublin, audiences were asked to leave their swords at home and ladies were encouraged not to wear hoop skirts—so more people could fit in the hall. Even then, Handel was drawing a crowd. The famous tradition of standing during the “Hallelujah” Chorus came later and wasn't Handel's idea at all.About Steven, HostSteven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.Support the show

The most famous and instantly recognisable part of the whole Messiah - the Hallelujah Chorus. In many ways this is the defining moment in the Oratorio. We join the combined voices of every creature in heaven and earth worshipping God and the Messiah, the Lamb of God. We glimpse the great moment which will be the culmination of the great story of God and people, the Wedding Supper of the Lamb. Revelation 19:6, Revelation 11:15, Revelation 19:16 All musical samples are taken from: Messiah by Handel; Jennifer Vyvyan; Norma Procter; George Maran; Owen Brannigan; London Philharmonic Choir; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Sir Adrian Boult London Records (XLLA-19) Contributor Internet Archive

Get ready for a festive round of What Was That Sound?—our special holiday edition! In today's episode, we explore four magical instruments that help create the twinkling, sparkling, joyful sound of Christmas music. Kids will listen to short audio clues and try to guess each instrument before the answer is revealed. It's a fun, interactive way to train their ears and learn musical facts! To make the experience even more hands-on, don't forget to download the free What Was That Sound? printable worksheet linked here. Kids can write down their guesses, take notes and share what they've learned using this fun printable.

Today John tells the incredible story behind Handel's Hallelujah Chorus and why this single word shows up 48 times without losing its power. From Handel's health collapsing to writing a 260-page oratorio in 24 days to the deep meaning of the word hallelujah itself, this episode is an invitation to let your whole life become an act of praise. If you need joy, strength, or a reminder that Jesus comes to imperfect people, this will speak to you.

'Tis the season to celebrate Christmas with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra! Peter Henderson (SLSO Principal Keyboard player joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his time with the SLSO, what he loves about playing Christmas programs with the SLSO, what makes these programs so special for the St. Louis community, and the line up for this year's celebration. Learn more about how you can attend at slso.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Handel's Messiah | Joyful Praise Friday, December 12, 7:30 CST Saturday, December 13, 7:30 CST Sunday, December 14, 3:00 CST   Nicholas McGegan, conductor Sherezade Panthaki, soprano Sara Couden, contralto (SLSO debut) John Matthew Myers, tenor Philippe Sly, bass-baritone St. Louis Symphony Chorus | Erin Freeman, director   G.F. Handel's Messiah:   G.F. Handel's Messiah has stood the test of time. Originally written as a retelling of Jesus' life through text compiled from the King James Bible, the oratorio has gained prominence as a holiday favorite, especially the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Nicholas McGegan, one of the world's foremost experts on Handel's music, conducts the SLSO and St. Louis Symphony Chorus in this beloved holiday tradition. Joining McGegan is a quartet of vocal soloists, including soprano Sherezade Panthaki, mezzo-soprano Sara Couden in her SLSO debut, tenor John Matthew Myers, and bass-baritone Philippe Sly.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN UNISON Christmas with the Clark Sisters Thursday, December 18, 7:30 CST Friday, December 19, 7:30 CST   Kevin McBeth, conductor The Clark Sisters, vocals St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON® Chorus | Kevin McBeth, director Repertoire and additional artists announced later. Supported by Bayer Fund.   A beloved holiday tradition for decades, the SLSO and St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus celebrate the season with soulful melodies of Christmas favorites. This year, the ensembles are  joined by gospel legends the Clark Sisters. This festive concert brings together a beautiful blend of gospel, jazz, and traditional holiday tunes. As a group, the Clark Sisters have won two Grammy Awards and are the highest-selling female gospel group in history. In 2020, the Clark Sisters were honored with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award at the 35th Annual Stellar Awards. In 2022, the group was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mercy Holiday Celebration Saturday, December 20, 2:00pm & 7:30pm CST Sunday, December 21, 2:00pm & 7:30pm CST Tuesday, December 23, 2:00pm CST   Stuart Malina, conductor Kennedy Holmes, vocals St. Louis Symphony Chorus | Erin Freeman, director Repertoire and additional artists announced later. Presented by Mercy.   Experience the magic of the holidays as St. Louis native Kennedy Holmes joins the SLSO to perform seasonal favorites and exciting twists on timeless classics. A cherished tradition, this festive performance promises to fill the air with cheer. From the joyous sounds of sleigh bells to new renditions of beloved tunes, this concert brings the holiday season to life in a way that only the SLSO and hometown favorite Holmes can. Holmes originally rose to fame during season 15 of the NBC hit show “The Voice” and has since performed with the SLSO several times.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Home Alone in Concert Saturday, December 27, 2:00pm & 7:00pm CST Sunday, December 28, 2:00pm CST   Joshua Gersen, conductor The St. Louis Children's Choirs | Dr. Alyson Moore, artistic director John Williams Home Alone   A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live by the SLSO. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is fun for the entire family. The SLSO is joined by the St. Louis Children's Choirs for this holiday treat.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Year's Eve Celebration Wednesday, December 31, 7:30pm CST   Stéphane Denève, conductor Stewart Goodyear, piano   Leonard Bernstein Candide Overture Georges Bizet Selections from L'Arlésienne Jacques Offenbach Excerpts from Gaîté Parisienne Orchestrated by Manuel Rosenthal George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Orchestrated by Ferde Grofé George Gershwin An American in Paris Revised by Frank Campbell-Watson   Break out the bubbly and ring in the new year in style with the SLSO's sparkling New Year's Eve Celebration, led by Music Director Stéphane Denève. Denève pays homage to two countries in this rousing program: his native France and his adopted home of the US, concluding with George Gershwin's An American in Paris, capturing the essence of his two home nations. Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear returns to the SLSO for Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Tyler welcomes comedy writer David Quantick to celebrate the 1965 film One Way Pendulum starring Goon Show alumnus Eric Sykes. Adapted by NF Simpson from his own 1959 Royal Court play and directed by Peter Yates (fresh off Summer Holiday, soon to make Bullitt), Eric plays suburban dad Arthur Groomkirby, who is quietly building a full-scale Old Bailey in his living room while his son Kirby (Jonathan Miller) teaches speak-your-weight machines to sing the Hallelujah Chorus in the attic. Meanwhile, daughter Sylvia (Julia Foster) obsesses over her arms and Aunt Mildred (Mona Washbourne) witters endlessly about transport. Rounding out the madness are Peggy Mount as the food-dispatching charlady and George Cole, Graham Crowden & Douglas Wilmer in a superb hallucinatory courtroom sequence.The comparisons to the Goon Show are obvious. David – who met Simpson – explains how his very British absurdism (Lewis Carroll meets Kafka with actual laughs) cloaks the bizarre inside the banal which none of his characters question. The humour is in the mismatch between the bland domestic surroundings and the offbeat conversations therein.

Handel’s Messiah was written in the midst of cultural decline to proclaim the power and beauty of God’s Word—culminating in the moment he penned the Hallelujah Chorus with tears in his eyes.

Kicking off the holiday season, Dare County Youth Orchestra (DCYO) will host Handel's 'Messiah'  Sunday November 23rd, 4pm at St. Andrew's By The Sea in Nags Head.The orchestra and chorus will be under the direction of Robin Fountain. The musical event will be a celebration of community, talent, and generosity, a special opportunity for music lovers to support the future of orchestral education. Youth members of DCYO will join the string quintet during the performance of the Hallelujah Chorus. This event offers our community a chance to experience a timeless masterpiece while supporting the next generation of musicians.For more go to https://outerbanksthisweek.com/events 

John Newton preached three sermons on the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah. Today, Stephen Nichols explores how Newton used these sermons to remind believers that Christ reigns as King of kings and calls all people to repent and believe the gospel. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/3-sermons-on-the-hallelujah-chorus/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

As the Psalter draws to a close with a grand Hallelujah Chorus, Psalm 148 calls upon all creation to join together to praise the LORD. The praise starts with the heavens and the heavenly creatures. These are not to be worshiped, but rather, they join together in worship to the Creator who continues to sustain them by His Word. The praise of the LORD continues on the earth among all earthly creatures, as they live according to the way He has made them to live. As the high and exalted one true God, the LORD acts in strength for the sake of salvation for all His people and all His creation. He has accomplished this through Jesus Christ.  Rev. Matt Ulmer, pastor at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church--Friedheim, just outside Decatur, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Psalm 148.  To learn more about Zion Lutheran, visit zionfriedheim.org. Join Sharper Iron this summer to study selected Psalms. In the Psalter, God speaks His Word to us and teaches us how to speak back to Him in prayer. Even in the great variety of the Psalms, each one points us to our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Heaven's Hallelujah Chorus Revelation 19:1-10

In this Easter sermon by Pastor Chris Romig, the central theme is the victorious resurrection of Jesus Christ and the deep sense of joy and hope it brings to believers. Chris highlights the important role of music—especially Handel's “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah—in proclaiming and celebrating Christ's triumph. He shares the story behind the Messiah's composition, noting Handel's inspiration from Scripture and the tradition of standing during the chorus, which stems from King George II's moved response at its premiere. Chris draws a strong connection between the Hallelujah Chorus and passages from the Book of Revelation (19:6, 11:15, 19:16), emphasizing that the chorus declares the reign, power, and ultimate victory of Jesus as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. By detailing the context of Revelation, he reassures the congregation that—even amid worldly chaos—God remains sovereign and Jesus' victory is certain. The sermon pivots on the repeated message “Jesus wins,” encouraging listeners not to be fearful of judgment or uncertain times, but instead to find hope, commit their lives to Christ, and worship Him as Lord. As the choir sings the Hallelujah Chorus, Chris invites all to stand—not just out of tradition, but in true reverence for the risen and reigning Savior who secures ultimate victory for all who trust in Him.

The Apocalypse | Week 22 The Hallelujah Chorus April 13, 2025 Pastor Ben Bufkin 00:00 Praise the Lord for His righteous judgements 19:13 Praise the Lord for the Bride made ready 32:15 Praise the Lord for the Testimony concerning Jesus

First Samurai. A game that tried to blend ancient mysticism, a big ol' sword, and that unmistakably early '90s attitude—complete with a sound chip screaming "OH NO!" and the Hallelujah Chorus. Released on the Commodore Amiga in 1991 by Vivid Image and published by Image Works, this one had style, ambition, and some truly wild level design.

First Samurai. A game that tried to blend ancient mysticism, a big ol' sword, and that unmistakably early '90s attitude—complete with a sound chip screaming "OH NO!" and the Hallelujah Chorus. Released on the Commodore Amiga in 1991 by Vivid Image and published by Image Works, this one had style, ambition, and some truly wild level design.

The Bible’s shortest chapter is a call for all the nations of the world to hallelujah at the faithful love of God. Psalm 117 Gene Pensiero Jr Home Find us on Substack https://calvaryhanford.substack.com/ Follow us on YouTube https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Psalm 117 – The Hallelujah Chorus | Expository Bible Study & Sermon Psalm 117 is the shortest […]

The Bible’s shortest chapter is a call for all the nations of the world to hallelujah at the faithful love of God. Psalm 117 Gene Pensiero Jr Home Find us on Substack https://calvaryhanford.substack.com/ Follow us on YouTube https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Psalm 117 – The Hallelujah Chorus | Expository Bible Study & Sermon Psalm 117 is the shortest […]

Dr. Timothy GibsonRevelation 19:1-10February 9, 2025, at 10:15 AMWinstanley Baptist Church - Fairview Heights, Illinois.For more information find us at https://www.winbap.org,​Facebook, and YouTube.Links to iTunes, Spotify, Youtube Music, iHeart Radio, and more here.https://linktr.ee/winbapchurchCCLI #832789​

Every year at this time Azure Hills presents a musical worship celebration of Jesus' birth. The theme this Sabbath is, “The Light of Christmas.” We will hear music performed by the Cherub Choir, the Children's Choir, Gospel Choir, Chorale, Ladies' Chorus, Orchestra, the Youth, the Indonesian Male Chorus, and pianists Joel and Justin Oswari. Don Charboneau, Lisa Davidson, and Caleb VinCross will narrate, and Pastor Tara VinCross will present a message. The program will conclude with Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, for which the audience will be invited to join.

It's is the fourth and final Sunday of advent. We will focus on a fourth woman in the genealogy of Jesus who is actually the fifth woman mentioned. Because we heard a sermon about David and Bathsheba 2 months ago, Reverend Manion will preach on Mary, the mother of Jesus. We will also finish the service by singing the Hallelujah Chorus together.

I know. I know. Christmas is supposed to be a sign of joy. But where is the joy? Perhaps you are not feeling it. Sociologists tell us that Christmas is one of the saddest times of year for many people. As we light the joy candle, the Shepherd's candle today, we may wonder why we should rejoice. Again, in the life-giving stream of scripture we discover the head-waters, the source of the spring of joy in our lives. Good news! God's joy includes us. Message based on Zephaniah 3:14-20 and  Acts 16:25-34.Quotes:Medieval King Abd Al-Rahman III: I have now reigned above fifty years in victory or peace; beloved by my subjects, dreaded by my enemies, and respected by my allies. Riches and honors, power and pleasure, have waited on my call, nor does any earthly blessing appear to have been wanting to my felicity… I have diligently numbered the days of pure and genuine happiness which have fallen to my lot: they amount to fourteen.Duane Brooks: “What happened to joy?”  What would have to happen for you to find happiness?  As we wonder in this season, we may wonder if we will ever laugh again. G. K. Chesterton: Joy is the gigantic secret of the Christian life.Duane Brooks: Nothing steals our joy like sin. When we are living in unconfessed unrepentant sin, we will not experience God's joy because we are grieving the Spirit who produces the fruit of the Spirit of joy. Nothing replenished our joy as much as salvation.Duane Brooks: A distant, do-nothing God, does us no good.  But the God who invaded our world joyfully in the coming of Jesus is working among us, even still.Unkown: Joy is the flag which is flown from the castle of the heart when the King is in residence there.R. A. Torrey: There is more joy in Jesus in 24 hours than there is in the world in 365 days. I have tried them both.Dr. Travis Lunceford: Happiness depends on happenings; joy depends on Jesus.George Frederick Handel composed his amazing musical The Messiah in approximately three weeks. It was apparently done at a time when his eyesight was failing and when he was facing the possibility of being imprisoned because of outstanding bills. Handel however kept writing in the midst of these challenges till the masterpiece, which included the majestic, “Hallelujah Chorus,” was completed.Duane Brooks: We don't have to wait until circumstances improve to rejoice in God.A.W.Tozer: What do you hear when you imagine the voice of God singing? I hear the booming of Niagara Falls mingled with a trickle of a mossy mountain stream. I hear the blast of Mt. St. Helens mingled with a kitten's purr. I hear the power of an East Coast hurricane and the barely audible puff of a night snow in the woods. And I hear unimaginable roar of the sun, 865,000 miles thick, 1,300,000 times bigger than the earth and-nothing but fire, 1,000,000 degrees centigrade on the cooler surface of the corona. But I hear this mingled with the tender, warm crackling of logs in the living room on a cozy winter's night. I stand dumbfounded, staggered, speechless that he is singing over me—one who has dishonored him so many times and in so many ways. It is almost too good to be true. He is rejoicing over my good with all his heart and all his soul. He virtually breaks forth into song when he hits upon a new way to do me good.Jonathan Edwards: God created man for nothing else but happiness.Brennan Manning: Because my Abba is very fond of me.To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist

Enjoy the glorious music of Handel's Messiah set to magnificent images of Earth from space. We begin with the historic Earthrise photo, as seen from the Moon and etched in our souls. With powerful new words for the Hallelujah Chorus adapted by Jeff Vogel, the New York City Labor Chorus sings “Life on Earth, So Amazing!” with power and joy. Yes, life on Earth is amazing. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40232]

Jessica Houle shared her cherished memories associated with the timeless Christmas songs 'Hallelujah Chorus' and 'Silent Night.' She recounts her family's unique tradition of singing 'Hallelujah Chorus' together at church, a beautiful, chaotic, and impromptu choir experience. Jessica also talks about the serene and meaningful tradition of ending the Christmas Eve service with 'Silent Night,' candles in hand, creating a peaceful and reflective atmosphere. Perfect for anyone nostalgic about the magical connection between holiday music and family memories.Full Show Notes

Sermon on Revelation 19:1-10 by Pastor Jeff McInnis from Springhill Community Church

Join us in the jubilant study from Revelation 19.  We begin to see the culmination of our world's history and the great victory of our Precious Lord Jesus!.  The Saints of God sing out the joyful "Hallelujah's."

Hallelujah Chorus | Revelation 19:1-10 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

Man-centered worldliness will ultimately be overcome by God-centered worship. God is faithful and true. Christ is the Messianic warrior. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. Let's revere, rejoice, and be ready for his coming. In this message on Revelation 19, Pastor David Platt teaches us to bow before the splendor of God and behold the supremacy of Christ.

1 Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! 2 Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! 3 Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! 4 Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! 5 Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals! 6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD! We come finally to the last psalm, the climax of the great doxology, the "Hallelujah Chorus" of the Hebrew hymn book. The sobs and sighs of many a previous psalm are now changed into shouts and songs. The wistful longings, triumphant hopes, and soaring faith of so many of the Hebrew hymns are now caught up in rapture and made to reverberate around the throne of God. Nowhere, not even in the vastness of the book of Psalms itself, is there anything to compare with this last resounding doxology of praise. The book of Psalms begins with God blessing man: "Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful...." The book of Psalms ends with man blessing God. In this last psalm praise to God springs up like a fountain. I noticed as I went through the psalms in these chats a pattern that was often repeated in most of them. The psalm would begin with a cry or a plea to the LORD for help as the psalmist expressed his pain or suffering but before it was finished he would changed his focus from his problem or discouragement and look up to Jehovah and would praise Him for His mercy and deliverance! When you read and study the psalms, you meet with joys and sorrows, tears and trials, pains and pleasures, but like many of the previous psalms, the book of Psalms closes on the highest note of praise! Like the book of Revelation that closes the New Testament, this final psalm says to God's people, "Don't worry—this is the way the story will end. We shall all be praising the Lord!" The word "praise" is used thirteen times in this psalm, and ten of those times, we are commanded to "Praise Him." Each of the previous four Books of Psalms ends with a benediction (Psalms 41:13; 72:18-19; 89:52; 106:48), but the final Book ends with a whole psalm devoted to praise. Like the previous psalm, it gives us a summary of some essentials of true worship. First in verse 1, we are reminded that the focus of worship is the LORD Himself! “Praise the LORD! Praise God…”. "Hallelu Yah"—hallelujah—"Praise Jehovah” (or Yah, for Yahweh), which is the covenant name of the LORD. It reminds us that He loves us and has covenanted to save us, keep us, care for us, and eventually glorify us, because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, His Son, on the cross. The new covenant was not sealed by the blood of animal sacrifices but by the precious blood of Christ. "God" is the "power name" of God (El, Elohim), and this reminds us that whatever He promises, He is able to perform. Worship is not about the worshiper and his or her needs; it is about God and His power and glory. Certainly, we bring our burdens and needs with us into the sanctuary (1 Peter 5:7), but we focus our attention on the Lord. My friend, we are told in Philippians 2:9-11, that because of the obedience and death of Jesus Christ on the cross, that “God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name”, and that one day in the future, “at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” We won't have a choice on that day, but we do now! So, please choose to worship and praise the LORD today! God bless!

One of the highlights of every Christmas season is when God's people stand at the first notes of the familiar Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. The entire Messiah oratorio is remarkablewith masterful orchestration and inspired lyrics. Where did these words come from and what is the deeper meaning? Find out in our study of Isaiah, chapter 9.

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George Frideric Handel - Messiah: Hallelujah ChorusBratislava City ChorusCapella IstropolitanaJaroslav Krcek, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.550317Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Miles Kormos, my grandfather, is our guest for this week's episode. Throughout his episode, Miles talks about his experiences with music and relating it to what he was taught in church. Music has been a source for him to learn more about himself as well as the world around him. It has helped establish his belief system. Miles talks about - Hearing the Hallelujah Chorus for the first time makes him feel his connection with God - Learning how to define his own truths using the song "I Don't Know How to Love Him" by Yvonne Elliman - Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" gets him to reflect on his life experiences transitioning into the fourth quarter of life Want to listen to Miles' top songs? Follow our playlist Follow us @soundsoflivingpodcast on Instagram

The relationship of believers is meant to be modeled after Christ's two actions referred to in Ephesians 5:25b. He loves and gives of himself.Paul uses these words in the SAME linchpin pattern used in Genesis 2 and 3 in Ephesians 5:25. He had the Garden of Eden very much in mind for he later quotes from Genesis 2:24. What these lookbacks to Eden mean in this passage helps us understand the parts that have puzzled many for so long!This passage is much like Handel's gloriously complex Hallelujah Chorus. as we study the literary patterns woven together from Ephesians 5:15 all the way to 6:9 we get clarity on Paul's great message of reciprocal care in the body with Christ!Go Deeper? You can sign up for the next Tru School Workshop on Ephesians 5-6 here: Tru316.com/workshop#Tru316tooThe audiobook of Beyond Eden by Bruce C. E. Fleming is available on Audible! The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

The Hallelujah Chorus is probably the world's most famous choral piece. Classically-trained singer turned successful comedian, Lloyd Griffith, joined us to talk about why this one part of Handel's Messiah become so well-known, why he includes singing in his stand-up routines and why audiences can't believe their ears when he does. Here's his full interview with MD, David Hill.Find out more about The Bach Choir and sign up for our newsletter here https://thebachchoir.org.uk/thanks-for-listening-to-change-your-tune-ep-5/Read all about Lloyd's forthcoming tour - Lloyd Griffith: Baroque and Roll - here https://lloydgriffith.com/Change Your Tune is a Podcart production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year!!!! We are going to start off the New Year by looking at Psalm 118. This psalm is the last of the Hallel psalms or the Hallelujah Chorus in the Jewish hymn book. Psalm 113 to Psalm 118 were psalms that were to be sung or read at the major Jewish celebrations such as Passover or the Feast of Tabernacles. Psalm 118 was most likely sung after the Passover meal. Many believe that the Lord Himself sang this psalm on Thursday evening after the meal in the upper room with His disciples just before His crucifixion. We are not sure who wrote this Psalm, but some believe that it is possible that David wrote it, and it was passed down and specifically used as a song of celebration and praise when the foundation of the rebuilt temple was laid in Ezra 3:10-11. “When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests stood in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the LORD, according to the ordinance of David king of Israel. And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD: "For He is good, For His mercy endures forever toward Israel." Then all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD...." The words mentioned in Ezra are the first and last sentences of this Psalm, and we therefore conclude that the people chanted the whole of this magnificent song. The psalm mentions gates (vv. 19-20) and building (vv. 22) and certainly expresses the joy the people experienced as they beheld what the Lord had done. The repeated phrases in verses 2-4, 10-12, and 15-16 suggest that the psalm was written for public worship. The pronouns "I" and "me" in verses 5-21 refer to the nation of Israel and not to the psalmist. But the psalm speaks to all believers in every age and gives them four practical instructions. Today we live in a very messy world. As a pastor for now for over 50 years, I have observed and concluded that every family has some kind of mess in it. Every church experiences a mess of some sort. As were enter a brand-new year we have to live with the reality that the possibility is very high that in some way we are going to encounter some kind of mess or have to deal with a seemingly impossible situation. Psalm 118 is a great psalm to keep handy to read and meditate on as you face these difficult times.  In verses 1-4, the first thing we learn to do is the give thanks to the Lord at all times, because He is always good and His mercy endures forever! The psalm is bracketed by thanksgiving (vv. 1-4, 28-29), for this is one of the purposes of the "hallelujah" psalms, and we have met the threefold address before (Psalm 115:9-11). The human situation may change many times, but God's merciful lovingkindness endures forever. “Let Israel now say…” (v.2). The nation of Israel certainly ought to praise God for all the blessings and privileges God has bestowed on her (Rom. 9:1-5). “Let the house of Aaron now say…” (v. 3). The house of Aaron ought to thank God for the great privilege of serving in the sanctuary and at the altar. In verse 4, "Let those who fear the Lord now say…", would include all of God's faithful people, Jews and Gentiles. Those who are "the upright in heart" and who faithfully obeyed His Word and feared His name. We should never forget this year that God's people today “can now say”, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ… to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He has made us accepted in the Beloved.” (Ephesians 1:3 & 6) Please take the time on this first day of the new year to “give thanks to the LORD because He is good, and for His mercy that endures forever”.  And every day take comfort knowing that, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever” (Psalm 23:6). Happy New Year and God bless!

We continue our "Jesus in Genesis" series. Reverend Jonker will preach on Genesis 14:13-24, a passage which introduces the figure of Melchizedek. At the end of the service, we will celebrate our annual tradition of singing the Hallelujah Chorus together.

We live in a day that might rightly be described as dark. Culturally, morally and politically we see an ever-encroaching darkness. The prophet Isaiah lived in a similar day. Not only was it a time of economic, moral, and political darkness, but the people themselves had become darkened by sin and idolatry. In the midst of this darkness, Isaiah writes to offer hope: not the hope of the world, but a biblical hope and a confident expectation that God would fulfill all His promises. It’s not an immediate and earthly hope, but an ultimate and eternal hope in God’s salvation, that amid their darkness, LIGHT was coming. Hope was on the horizon. This hope would not come in the form of a revived economy, a strengthened military, or a new political system, but in the form of a Jewish Son who would be born to them. This is the hope of the world. This is the reason we celebrate Christmas. I pray you will join us this weekend as we continue our Prophecy Fulfilled series and look to the hope of the world and what many have described as the Hallelujah Chorus of God’s Word. — Pastor Chad

Experience the power of nearly 100 voices in magnificent harmony. From “The Trumpet Shall Sound” to the rousing “Hallelujah” Chorus, Handel's Messiah is packed with regal choral passages, exultant arias and glittering instrumental fireworks. The award-winning Chicago Symphony Chorus and four world-class soloists join Sir Andrew Davis in this must-see holiday favorite. Learn more: cso.org/performances/23-24/cso-classical/sir-andrew-conducts-handel-messiah

This psalm is the grand finale of the Book of Psalms, and it's not just any ordinary psalm. It's a celebration of praise, a cosmic symphony of worship, and a reminder that our connection with God goes far beyond the daily stuff we seek .  Psalm 150 is often referred to as the "Hallelujah Chorus" of the Psalms. It is another call to cosmic, universal praise and worship, all people everywhere, everything that has breath, praise the Lord. It's not just all people called to praise God, it's everybody in every way with every thing you can imagine. But here's what I love... the Hebrew phrase "let everything that has breath praise the Lord," could literally be translated, "Let every breath praise the Lord." What would need to happen in our lives that we might come to a the places where every breath we breathe is a moment, an expression of worship? That's Psalm 150!

Rev. Sean Smith, pastor at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mason City, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Revelation 19:1-10. The Lamb's victory over Babylon, the anti-church, bring forth the singing of all the heavenly host. They join their voices in the triumphant song, “Hallelujah!” The Lamb has defeated the enemies of the Church for good, and so the Church lives in that reality. She is the bride of Christ, and she rejoices that He has come to take her into His wedding supper. Those who are invited to this feast are blessed; we are blessed as we receive the foretaste of the feast in the Lord's Supper in the Divine Service. There, we hear the Word of God, whom alone we worship for what He has done for us in Christ, as He has revealed it to us in Holy Scripture. “Come Lord Jesus!” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the Revelation given to St. John. Although some look at Revelation with fear, it is a book of supreme hope in our crucified, risen, and ascended Lord. The book of Revelation gives a heavenly perspective on our earthly circumstances so that the Church in every generation is challenged, comforted, and assured of final victory through Jesus Christ.