Passion for Praise: 'All the People'

Wednesday, October 4, 1950

Then Ezra praised the Lord, the great God, and all the people chanted, "Amen! Amen!” as they lifted their hands. Then they bowed down and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground.
— Nehemiah 8:6 NLT

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'Don't Be Afraid' (Jl. 2:21)
"Tell the world [all the wonderful things God has done to save and bless you] — sing it out!"
'Sing it Out!' (Ps. 107:22)
"For the righteous Lord loves justice. The virtuous will see his face."
'The Lord Loves Justice' (Ps. 11:7)

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Illustration of Nehemiah 8:6 NLT — Then Ezra praised the Lord, the great God, and all the people chanted, "Amen! Amen!” as they lifted their hands. Then they bowed down and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground.

About This Devotional

Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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