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Definition and Context:Cheering, in the biblical context, refers to expressions of joy, encouragement, and support. It is often associated with uplifting others, celebrating victories, and expressing gratitude and praise to God. Cheering can be both a communal and individual act, reflecting the joy and hope found in faith.
Biblical Instances and Themes:1.
Expressions of Joy and Celebration: Cheering is frequently associated with joy and celebration in the Bible. In the Old Testament, the Israelites often expressed their joy through cheering during festivals and victories. For example, when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, "David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of instruments" (
2 Samuel 6:5). This celebration was marked by music, dancing, and cheering, reflecting the communal joy of God's presence among His people.
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Encouragement and Support: Cheering also serves as a form of encouragement and support. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul often encouraged believers to support and uplift one another. In
1 Thessalonians 5:11, he writes, "Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing" . This encouragement can be seen as a form of cheering, where believers are called to support each other in their faith journeys.
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Praise and Worship: Cheering is closely linked to praise and worship, where believers express their adoration and gratitude to God. The Psalms are replete with calls to cheer and praise the Lord.
Psalm 100:1-2 exhorts, "Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs." This joyful noise is a form of cheering that acknowledges God's goodness and faithfulness.
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Hope and Assurance: Cheering can also be an expression of hope and assurance in God's promises. In
John 16:33, Jesus tells His disciples, "I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world" . Here, Jesus encourages His followers to cheer up and find hope in His victory over the world, despite the challenges they may face.
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Community and Fellowship: The early church exemplified cheering through community and fellowship.
Acts 2:46-47 describes the early believers: "With one accord, they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people." This communal joy and mutual support were forms of cheering that strengthened the early Christian community.
Theological Implications:Cheering, as depicted in the Bible, is not merely an emotional response but a spiritual practice that reflects a believer's relationship with God and others. It is an outward expression of inner joy, faith, and hope. Cheering serves to glorify God, build up the body of Christ, and provide encouragement in times of trial. It is a reminder of the joy found in salvation and the assurance of God's presence and promises.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cheer.
Greek
3888. paramutheomai -- to encourge, comfort... 3888 (derived from 3844 , "from close-beside" and , " speaking") -- properly, that
shows sympathy (encouragement),
cheering someone up by speech with a " touch
...Library
He Careth for Thee.
... To be such a light, you must be full of light, and to be full of light you must
be full of hope by faith in thecheering and encouraging promises of God....
The Physician's Calling (Preached at Whitehall for St. George's...
... bear in mind, that the Gospels, which are the very parts of Scripture which speak
most concerning disease, omit almost entirely thatcheering and comforting...
Timeliness in Doing Good.
... in death. Your kind,cheering words are too late to give him encouragement;
your flowers are too late to be appreciated. Once they...
My Grace is Sufficient for Thee. 2Cor 12:09
... Thus sorely pressed I sought the LORD,. To give me some sweetcheering word;... I
waited long, but not in vain. O! 'twas acheering word indeed!...
Is Your Lamp Still Burning? PM
... Are you Christ's light bearer? Of his joy a sharer? Is this dark world fairer For
yourcheering ray?... Is the world made brighter by itscheering ray?...
The Presbyterate.
... best suited to the weak state of the famishing sufferers; of Basil with his own
hands distributing nourishment, and with his own voicecheering and encouraging...
The Gospel Cordial
... doubting and despairing, spiritually "ready to perish," and there is in the Word
of God a rich store of comforting truths which are far morecheering to the...
Characters and Names of Messiah
... are ready to perish, and the happiness of all who are brought into subjection to
His gracious government; and when he begins to feel thecheering effects of...
This Sermon was Originally Printed
... WHAT A SWEET TITLE: "My people!" What acheering revelation: "Your God!" How much
of meaning is couched in those two words, "My people!" Here is speciality....
The Note of Cheer
... But enough is told to give us visions of those unrecorded days, and to show that
He was acheering Christ, a messenger of comfort"this Saviour of ours....
Thesaurus
Cheering (4 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cheer. Multi-Version Concordance
Cheering (4 Occurrences). 1 Thessalonians 2:11 For
...Cheerfulness (1 Occurrence)
Encouraging (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 2:11 For you know that we acted towards every one of you as a father
does towards his own children, encouraging andcheering you, (WEY ASV NAS)....
Consoling (3 Occurrences)
... & vb. n.) of Console. 2. (a.) Adapted to console or comfort;cheering; as, this
is consoling news. Multi-Version Concordance Consoling (3 Occurrences)....
Comfortable (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Serviceable; helpful. 3. (a.) Affording or imparting comfort or
consolation; able to comfort;cheering; as, a comfortable hope....
Cheers (2 Occurrences)
Cheerful (13 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Having or showing good spirits or joy;cheering;
cheery; contented; happy; joyful; lively; animated; willing....
Acted (98 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 1 Thessalonians 2:11 For you know that we acted towards every one of you
as a father does towards his own children, encouraging andcheering you, (WEY)....
Sunshine (4 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Anything which has a warming andcheering influence like that of the rays
of the sun; warmth; illumination; brightness. 3. (a.) Sunshiny; bright....
Encouraged (37 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 2:11 For you know that we acted towards every one of you as a father
does towards his own children, encouraging andcheering you, (See RSV)....
Resources
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