Preparing for Worship - August 14, 2016

This Sunday we continue in our series on the Psalms and take a second look at Psalm 1. To view our full liturgy click here. Here are the songs we'll be singing together:




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Style: This song is a contemporary tune. It is somber, low-tempo, and contemplative.

Song Info: This is a much newer song written by Leeland Mooring and performed by the band Leeland. It first appeared on their album Sound of Melodies in 2006. The content of the song is based on the story of David and Mephibosheth found in 2 Samuel 9. Mephibosheth was Jonathan's son and king Saul's grandson. But because of a tragic accident during childhood Mephibosheth was lame in both feet. In the ancient world, when a new dynasty ascended the throne (as is just happening to David in 2 Sam 9) it was common for the new king to slaughter any living relatives of the former dynasty who might have some claim on the throne in order to secure his position.

However, because of David's deep love for Jonathan he decided that he would have kindness on his son Mephibosheth. He called him to the palace intending to give him a seat at his table and make him equal to his own sons. Mephibosheth was understandably terrified when he was called because he thought that David intended to kill him. But instead David showed him grace and he was "carried to the table" to sit next to the king all the days of his life.

This song connects this story to our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Though we, by all rights, should have been considered enemies of the king, king Jesus showed us great mercy by giving us who are crippled by sin a seat at the Father's table. This is such an appropriate song to sing before communion because we, too, are truly "carried to the table/ seated where (we) don't belong".

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See you Sunday!