Blessing the King of the Universe: Transforming Your Life Through the Practice of Biblical Praise
Overview
Have you ever thought about blessing God? Probably not! When most people think about blessings, they think about what kind of blessings they can get—a new car, a kinder husband, a better job, a healthier body. Now, God wants his children to have all kinds of blessings, but sometimes the blessings start coming to us—when we start blessing God first. But how do we bless God? In this groundbreaking new book, insights into the ancient biblical practice of blessing God are offered clearly and practically. Once someone understands this concept, it transforms his or her life. A new appreciation of nature starts. An awareness of the presence of God in even the most mundane aspects of one's life elevates a person's existence and provides great joy. Life just gets better and better.
With examples from Scripture and Jewish tradition this book teaches you the biblical formula used by the men and women of the Bible, including the Messiah; and enables you to grasp the Bible better than ever, as you learn more about the Jewish roots of your faith. When you start Blessing the King of the Universe: Transforming Your Life through the Practice of Biblical Praise you will find the peace and joy that come from a renewed relationship with God. You will be following the example of the Messiah, himself.
Top Highlights
“The Hebrew word nefesh (soul) refers to the whole personality, the total being. Therefore, when I say ‘Bless the Lord, my soul,’ I am laying everything I am at his feet to serve his purposes.” (Page 9)
“One should regard everything as an opportunity to bless the Lord.” (Page xiii)
“Making a b’rakhah is different. We have declared faith in, dependence upon, and allegiance to Almighty God. The debt to him is ongoing; it can never be cleared.” (Page 16)
“Thus the pronouncing of a b’rakhah is also an act of submission, of dedication” (Page xv)
“Remembering is a vital ingredient of Judaism. In the Tanakh and the traditions, there are constant reminders of what God has done in the past. He is never just the Creator God; he is always the One who ‘brought us up out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.’ He is the God who chose to be in relationship to with his people. The b’rakhot help us to remember that.” (Page 11)
Tefillah (prayer) is our vital link to our Heavenly Father. This book provides renewed understanding of the Jewish perspective as we draw closer through the Messiah Yeshua.
—Rabbi Barney Kasdan, Kehilat Ariel Messianic Synagogue, San Diego
Mrs. Lipson has done us the great service of recasting our traditional liturgical prayers in a Yeshua-centered, God-honoring, and meaningful way.
—Dr. Mitch Glaser, President, Chosen People Ministries
A fascinating bridge between the thought world of early rabbinic Judaism and the life of modern Messianic Jews.
—Dan Cohn-Sherbok, Reform Rabbi and Professor of Judaism at the University of Wales
- Title: Blessing the King of the Universe: Transforming Your Life Through the Practice of Biblical Praise
- Author: Irene Lipson
- Publisher: Messianic Jewish Publishers
- Publication Date: 2004
- Pages: 127
Irene Lipson was persuaded to follow the Messiah through the wonders of creation. She worked in London and married Eric Lipson, a Messianic Jew from an Orthodox background. Irene delights in her many grandchildren and in her garden.
About Messianic Jewish Publishers
In 1941, The United States is drawn into World War II. During that same year, Dr. Henry Einspruch publishes his classic book, The Yiddish New Testament, a breakthrough in evangelistic literature for Jewish people. Over the following decades, the publications of Lederer/Messianic Jewish Communications have been widely used to impact thousands of Jewish people with the Good News of Messiah. These books and tracts have been distributed in the Orthodox Jewish community, have been given out to Jews in the former Soviet Union, and have been used by Messianic congregations and Jewish outreaches all over the world. Messianic Jewish Publishers mission is two-pronged: Reaching out to Jewish people with the message of Messiah and teaching the non-Jewish spiritual family about their Jewish roots.