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Education By Ellen G. White

Education By Ellen G. White. Poetry & Song. Poetry is language used in special ways so that its sound reflects it’s meaning more powerfully than in ordinary speech or writing . . Poetry in the Bible. God’s spoken word. He was the earliest poet. Moses recorded His words to Job.

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Education By Ellen G. White

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  1. Education By Ellen G. White Poetry & Song Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  2. Poetry is language used in special ways so that its sound reflects it’s meaning more powerfully than in ordinary speech or writing. Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  3. Poetry in the Bible • God’s spoken word. He was the earliest poet. • Moses recorded His words to Job. • God paints a vivid description of nature and creation. • Job 38: 4-27 Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  4. A Song is a short musical composition with words and a distinctive or characteristic sound. Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  5. Songs in the Bible • Songs make you familiar with spiritual experiences. • Songs have the ability to appeal to the heart. • The children of Israel praised God with singing. • Song was used by many great men in the Bible to interact with God. Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  6. The ability to sing songs and write poems is a gift given to us by God. Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  7. Why is Poetry & Song constructive? • They create positive nuances of emotions. • An easy, effective and enjoyable means for parents to teach children about God. Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  8. Types of Songs sung: • Victory/ Triumph • Refuge/Strength • Praise & Thanksgiving • Faith & Trust Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  9. 1st Type of Song Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  10. Situations where songs of Victory/Triumph were sung • The children of Israel Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  11. 2nd Type of Song Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  12. Situations where songs of Refuge/Strength were sung • Jehoshaphat and the armies of Israel. • David as a hunted refuge when he fled from Jerusalem at the rebellion of Absalom. • Jesus in His earthly life. Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  13. 3rd Type of Song Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  14. Situations where songs of Praise/Thanksgiving were sung • The angels have used song to sing praise. • The hosts of Israel at the Red Sea. • Jehoshaphat and the armies of Israel. Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  15. 4th Type of Song Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  16. Situations where songs of Faith/Trust were sung • David after his great sin. • Jesus in His earthly life when faced with troubles. • The earth’s last great crisis draws closer. Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  17. Parents & Teachers must: Recognize the importance of Poetry and Song in both the informal and formal setting when educating children. Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  18. Circumstances under which Jesus sang: • When faced with temptation • When he was verbally assaulted • Oppressed • Frustrated • Before his betrayal and death Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  19. Positive uses of song: Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  20. Positive uses of song: • Communion with the heavens • Gift from God • Inspires and elevates the soul • Subdues rudeness Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  21. Positive uses of song: • Promotes happiness • Reveals spiritual truths • Recall God’s word • A means of education Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  22. Negative effects of song: Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  23. Negative effects of song: • Evil purposes • Temptations • Neglect the teachings of God Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  24. Songs and Worship • Singing is fundamental in worship; it is a part of our religious duty. • Songs and prayers are of equal importance, many songs are prayers. Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  25. Occupying our thoughts with positive Poetry and Songs from the Scriptures we are able to understand God’s word and establish a closer relationship with Him. Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  26. Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

  27. Where is the earliest recorded poetry found in the Bible? (159, 160) • What are some of the circumstances under which Jesus sang? (166) • What song are we to sing as earth's last great crisis draws closer? (166, 167) • What are some of the negative uses of song? (167, 168) ……..Positive? • What type of songs would Jesus sing?  (166) Ms. Mandela & Ms. Nicholas

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