Practices - Christian Religious References

• “Without worship, we go about miserable.”

  This quote comes from A.W Tozer (Christian Pastor) who suggests that Worship is incredibly important, if not more significant to Christians and people, as it allows them to be happy and joyful (TOPIC - Worship)

  
• “What makes worship amazing is the object of our worship.”

  This quote comes from Francis Chan (Christian Author) who suggests that the most important / significant part of worship is God, the person that we are worshiping (TOPIC - Worship)

  
• "Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night."

  This quote comes from George Herbert (Priest of the Church of England in 1630) and highlights the importance of prayer in everyday life, showing that it should be a regular occurrence and used to guide Christians

  
• “I cannot believe in a God who wants to be praised all the time.”

  This quote comes from Friedrich Nietzsche (Raised in a religious household but became a non-religious philosopher) and highlights how it is difficult for non religious people and new Christians to comprehend the idea of prayer.

  
• The story of John the Baptist

  The story is in the Gospel of Mark in the Bible and shows that Jesus’ baptism was significant. When John baptized him, the heavens opened and God said he was pleased with Jesus. Therefore, the story supports believers baptism as Christians must be aware of the significance of baptism (TOPIC - The sacraments: Baptism)

  
• “And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed”

  This quote comes from Genesis 17:7 and links to the idea of infant’s baptism, as God states he will establish a relationship with people and their children. Infant’s baptism is the way to this (TOPIC - The sacraments: Baptism)
• “Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life”  

  This quote comes from Mother Teresa and links to Catholic and Orthodox views about Holy communion, that the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ

  
• "God dwells in our midst, in the blessed Sacrament of the altar."

  This quote comes from St Maximilian Kolbe and links to Protestant Christians views about Holy communion, that God is not physically, but spiritually present in Holy communion, to serve as a reminder of Jesus sacrifice

  
• "they will walk and not be faint"

  This quote comes from Isiah 40:31 and links to the idea that Christians go on pilgrimage to strengthen their faith in God
• “The Christian life is a pilgrimage from earth to Heaven”

  This quote comes from Warren W Wiersbe (Christian Pastor) and highlights why pilgrimage is important, and suggests Christians may go on pilgrimage to experience a holy place or become closer to God (TOPIC - Pilgrimage)

  
• "He has risen!"

  This quote comes from Mark 16:6 and shows that in the Bible, Jesus' resurrection is celebrated. Therefore, Christians try to do the same, and on Easter Sunday they celebrate Jesus' resurrection
• "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son"

  This quote comes from John 3:16 and is another reason why Christians celebrate Easter - to remember the sacrifice of Jesus and appreciate how he atoned for their sins
• "A merry heart does good, like medicine"

  This quote comes from Proverbs 17:22 and links to the idea that those who who are kind hearted will / should do good things, which is why many Christians give to charity during Christmas
• "When they saw the Star, they rejoiced"

  This quote comes from Matthew 2:10 and links to the reason as to why Christians often use / decorate things with lights - the light is representative of Jesus, leading the way