Foundations of Worship
Foundations of Worship is more than just a course—it’s a journey into the heart of biblical worship. If you’ve ever wondered:
What’s the difference between praise and worship?
Why did David’s Tabernacle matter, and what does it mean for us today?
What are Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, and how do they shape our worship?
Why does the Bible use seven different Hebrew words for praise?
Then this course is for you!
Designed to build a strong biblical foundation, this course goes beyond just practical worship leading—it lays the groundwork for a life of praise and worship rooted in Scripture, revelation, and God’s presence.
Whether you’re a worship leader, musician, or passionate worshiper, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of worship’s purpose, the power of praise, and how biblical principles can transform your personal and corporate worship.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
✅ Clearly define praise and worship from a biblical perspective
✅ Understand David’s Tabernacle and its significance for worship today
✅ Recognize and apply the three biblical categories of songs (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs)
✅ Effectively use the seven Hebrew words for praise in personal and corporate worship
✅ Lead and engage in worship with greater confidence and depth
✅ Build a worship culture that is rooted in Scripture rather than personal preference
Discover how praise unlocks breakthrough, worship brings intimacy, and a biblical foundation strengthens your anointing. Whether you're just starting or have been in worship ministry for years, this course will equip you to lead with greater authority and confidence, fully anchored in the Word.
—Andrew Hopkins
*These sessions were originally part of the Activate Worship Weekend, a worship conference I hosted in 2022.
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Lesson 1: Intro & Worship is a Heart Posture
Learn the meaning of the words for worship and where worship begins.
Learn the meaning of the words for worship and where worship begins.
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Worship is a response to God revealing Himself.
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Lesson 3: Worship is a heart connection
“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.”
—John 4:23 NIV“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.”
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Lesson 4: Worship is a sacrifice
“I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.”
—David, 2 Samuel 24:24 NIV“I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.”
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Praise is the outward expression of worship.
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Lesson 6: Praise completes worship
Your outward expression of praise completes your inward devotion to God.
Your outward expression of praise completes your inward devotion to God.
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Lesson 7: Praise is the dwelling place of God
“But You are holy,
Enthroned in the praises of Israel.”
—Psalm 22:3“But You are holy,
Enthroned in the praises of Israel.”
—Psalm 22:3
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Lesson 1: Introduction, part 1
“On that day I will raise up
The tabernacle of David, which has fallen down,
And repair its damages;
I will raise up its ruins,
And rebuild it as in the days of old”
—Amos 9:11“On that day I will raise up
The tabernacle of David, which has fallen down,
And repair its damages;
I will raise up its ruins,
And rebuild it as in the days of old”
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Lesson 2: Introduction, part 2
Understand the framework that David set up in Jerusalem for praise and worship.
Understand the framework that David set up in Jerusalem for praise and worship.
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Lesson 3: Prophetic
“Moreover David and the captains of the army separated for the service some of the sons of Asaph, of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, stringed instruments, and cymbals…”
—1 Chronicles 25:1“Moreover David and the captains of the army separated for the service some of the sons of Asaph, of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, stringed instruments, and cymbals…”
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“Sing to Him a new song;
Play skillfully with a shout of joy.”
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Our first ministry is ministry unto God.
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David set up the order of worship to include training and raising up others.
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Continual worship and praise was lifted up at the Tabernacle of David.
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Lesson 8: Access to the Presence
In Moses’ tabernacle, there were laws and sacrifices you had to do in order to enter the Holy of Holies. In David’s Tabernacle, there was open access to the Presence of God.
In Moses’ tabernacle, there were laws and sacrifices you had to do in order to enter the Holy of Holies. In David’s Tabernacle, there was open access to the Presence of God.
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Speaker and author, Caz Taylor, shares insights about the Tabernacle of David.
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Lesson 1: Intro & Psalms
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
—Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
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Lesson 2: Hymns
The most common type of song sung in church; employed by Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail.
The most common type of song sung in church; employed by Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail.
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The songs that are birthed by the Spirit in and through your spirit.
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Andrew shares testimonies when songs have made a powerful impact.
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Praise God with your hands.
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Praise God loudly.
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Thank God sacrificially.
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Honor the Lord.
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Sing to the Lord accompanied by music.
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Sing a new song to the Lord.
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Lesson 7: Halal
“Then David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod.”
—2 Samuel 6:14“Then David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod.”
—2 Samuel 6:14
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