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Confusion at Corinth - Chapter 14. 26a How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. 26b Let all things be done for edification. 1 Corinthians 14:15.
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Confusion at Corinth - Chapter 14 • 26aHow is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. • 26b Let all things be done for edification.
1 Corinthians 14:15 • 5 What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding.
Edification - 1 Corinthians 14:26 • A broad term meaning - building up • Lack of understanding hinders (vv. 7-11, 28,29) • Solutions at Corinth • Translator (vv. 13,14) • Restraint (vv. 32) • Coordination (vv. 29-31)
Hindrances to Edification • Being overly focused on musical theory • Shallow lyrics • Vague or misunderstood lyrics • Mind Wandering
Suggestions • Emphasize simple songs • Bible based songs • Leader can explain lyrics that may be difficult • Mental discipline • Think “amen” through the song • Review mentally at end of song
Increasing Respect For God • Why does God want songs of praise? • He knows we need them! • Songs in Revelation • 4:8, 11 • 14:3,4
Teaching and Admonishing • Moses’ teaching song (Deut. 33:44-47) • Some hymns especially designed for that today
Motivation • To avoid sin (Ps. 4:4; 34:12,13; 95:7) • To preach the gospel (Ps. 96:2) • To obey the gospel
Do you want these spiritual blessings? • Edification • Respect for God • Knowledge • Motivation Then emphasize singing with the spirit and with the understanding!
Singing with Spirit and Understanding 1 Corinthians 14:15
Meaning of Phrases • 500 – “Give Me the Bible” • 436 – “I’ll Fly Away” • 445 – “Jesus, Rose of Sharon”
Simplicity • 16 – “A Mighty Fortress” • Supplement #2 “Higher Ground” Hymnal # 109 • 675 – “The Blessed Life”
Define Words • # 16 Sabaoth = armies, hosts • # 474 Spilt = “to cause to be lost by wounding” • Supernal = “coming from on high” • # 265 E’er = ever • # 399 Rapture = state of being transported by a lofty emotion • # 420 Ebenezer = See1 Samuel 7:12
Songs of Praise, Teaching, Admonition and Thanksgiving • Praise: Supp. #11 “I Will Wake the Dawn with Praises” • Teaching: Supp. # 134 “Thy Word” • Admonition: Supp. # 22 “Be Strong and Courageous” • Thanksgiving: # 372 “We Thank Thee, O Father”