A "reward" in the Bible represents something that brings people together, or brings spiritual states together, and binds them. In the Bible, of course -- especially the New Testament -- we're told repeatedly to do what is good and right "without thought of reward." That's because removing the idea of a natural reward lets us be aware of spiritual rewards, which are actually intrinsic to the good that's being done. On a relatively low level, we feel delight in doing something nice and useful for someone else; that delight is a reward. The love that can exist between partners in a committed, loving marriage is a reward. The delight we feel when we truly want what is good and know how to create it is a reward. And ultimately, our conjunction with the Lord and the delight of His love and salvation is the deepest reward of all. These are the things meant when the Bible speaks of "rewards.

Title: Learing to Praise the Lord

Topic: Salvation

Summary: If we become angels later on we'll be praising God, so we might as well get in some practice at it now.

Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.

References:
Revelation 5
Genesis 29:35
Exodus 15:1-2
Deuteronomy 10:20-22
Judges 5:1-3
2 Samuel 22:47-51
1 Chronicles 16:7, 25-29, 34-36
2 Chronicles 5:11-14
Ezra 3:10-13
Psalms 18:48-49; 134; 146:1-2; 147:1-2; 148:1-2, 14; 149:1, 9, 6; 150
Daniel 2:19-23
Luke 1:64; 2:13-14, 20; 24:50-53
Acts of the Apostles 2:46-47; 3:1-10