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Singing songs of praise and worship is popular in almost every type of Christianity
or Judaism. Messianic Judaism has developed a unique worship expression called
Davidic dance. Worshipers join together in dance circles while the rest of the
congregation sing. These dances can be simple. Israeli folk dances, or
elaborately choreographed dances.
For many people dancing in church can come as a shock, as they have been
taught this is a cardinal sin like smoking and drinking.
Messianic dance has its origins in the Song of the Sea. After the crossing of the
Red Sea, Miriam, took a timbrel in her hand and led the women in song and dance.
Biblical dance was an expression of celebration. Examples of dancing can be
found throughout the Scriptures. When King David returned from battle with the
Philistines, the daughters of Israel came out singing and dancing to meet him.
King David himself danced before the L-rd when he brought the ark of the
covenant into the city of David. Jeremiah 31:13 tells us that when the Messiah
comes there will be dancing. The psalmist in Psalms 149 and 150 encourage the
worshipers in the Temple to praise the L-rd with dancing.
In Judaism, dance has always been a popular way of celebrating and expressing
joy. In non-Messianic Judaism, dance is done on special occasions like Simchat
Torah, and weddings. In Messianic Judaism dance has been combined with
contemporary worship music and is done in regular service.
As a dancer myself I look forward to dancing when Messiah returns.
or Judaism. Messianic Judaism has developed a unique worship expression called
Davidic dance. Worshipers join together in dance circles while the rest of the
congregation sing. These dances can be simple. Israeli folk dances, or
elaborately choreographed dances.
For many people dancing in church can come as a shock, as they have been
taught this is a cardinal sin like smoking and drinking.
Messianic dance has its origins in the Song of the Sea. After the crossing of the
Red Sea, Miriam, took a timbrel in her hand and led the women in song and dance.
Biblical dance was an expression of celebration. Examples of dancing can be
found throughout the Scriptures. When King David returned from battle with the
Philistines, the daughters of Israel came out singing and dancing to meet him.
King David himself danced before the L-rd when he brought the ark of the
covenant into the city of David. Jeremiah 31:13 tells us that when the Messiah
comes there will be dancing. The psalmist in Psalms 149 and 150 encourage the
worshipers in the Temple to praise the L-rd with dancing.
In Judaism, dance has always been a popular way of celebrating and expressing
joy. In non-Messianic Judaism, dance is done on special occasions like Simchat
Torah, and weddings. In Messianic Judaism dance has been combined with
contemporary worship music and is done in regular service.
As a dancer myself I look forward to dancing when Messiah returns.