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title: The Place of Scripture in Worship
description: The public reading of scripture has been an essential part of the worship service from time immemorial.
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# [The Place of Scripture in Worship](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/blog/view/238/the-place-of-scripture-in-worship)

 Written by [Seedbed Worship Design Collective](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/author/seedbed-worship-design-collective) | Apr 25, 2016 5:00:00 AM

The public reading of scripture has been an essential part of the worship service from time immemorial. Our friends at **Seedbed** ([www.seedbed.com](http://www.seedbed.com)) have graciously allowed us to feature this short (but brilliant!) video clip from Professor ***Christine Burkett*** from Duke Divinity School to inspire and equip us to do it well. Just click the play button above to start watching.

[View full post](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/blog/view/238/the-place-of-scripture-in-worship)

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