Worship begins with God, not man! Adam even demonstrates this truth on his first day of existence. On his first day he did not work, instead he rested. He began his existence by enjoying what God had created.
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Songs of triumph after battle were common in the ancient Near East. Kings and warriors would boast of their strength and victory in song; however, this tradition was flipped around in Exodus 15 with a focus solely on Yahweh. This would set the Israelites faith apart (culturally). Israel celebrated Divine power and grace, instead of human strength!