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OUR WORSHIP OF SONG

Discover the reasons behind our worship of song, the two covenants, and the benefits of singing. Explore the commands, examples, and heartfelt melodies that bring us closer to God.

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OUR WORSHIP OF SONG

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  1. OUR WORSHIP OF SONG

  2. OUR WORSHIP OF SONG WHY DO WE SING? HOW DO WE SING? WHAT DO WE SING? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SINGING?

  3. WHY DO WE SING?

  4. WHY DO WE SING? COMMAND Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with Thankfulness in your hearts to God.”

  5. WHY DO WE SING? COMMAND Ephesians 5:19 “addressing one another in psalms And hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.”

  6. WHY DO WE SING? COMMAND James 5:13 “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.

  7. WHY DO WE SING? EXAMPLE Matthew 26:30 “And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.”

  8. WHY DO WE SING? EXAMPLE Acts 16:25 “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them”

  9. WHY DO WE SING? TWO COVENANTS STYLE versus SUBSTANCE

  10. WHY DO WE SING? TWO COVENANTS Old Covenant Worship 2 Chronicles 29:25-29

  11. WHY DO WE SING? TWO COVENANTS Old Covenant Worship Ceremony Presentation Stimulating to the Senses Elaborate Priestly Garments Ornate Temple Instruments and Musicians

  12. WHY DO WE SING? TWO COVENANTS New Covenant Worship John 4:19-24 Ephesians 2:19-22

  13. WHY DO WE SING? TWO COVENANTS New Covenant Worship Heart Truth Spiritual Christians are Temples Christians are Priests Congregational Singing

  14. WHY DO WE SING? TWO COVENANTS Old Covenant New Covenant Professional singing group All Christians sing Melody produced by instrument Melody produced in the heart Focus on the sound (physical) Focus on the heart (spiritual)

  15. WHY DO WE SING? EXPEDIENCE VS. ADDITION The Bible doesn't mention a building, songbooks, or an organ. Why the first two and not the last one? Command Tools (expedience) End Product Ark of gopher wood Ark of gopher wood Woodworking tools Assembly to worship Assembly to worship Building, parking lot, etc. songbooks, pitch Instrument, leader Singing Singing

  16. WHY DO WE SING? EXPEDIENCE VS. ADDITION The Bible doesn't mention a building, songbooks, or an organ. Why the first two and not the last one? Command Addition End Product Ark of gopher And oak Ark of gopher wood Some oak Assembly for entertainment Gymnasium, live entertainment Assembly to worship Instrumental accompaniment Singing and playing Singing

  17. HOW DO WE SING?

  18. HOW DO WE SING? HEART Ephesians 5:19 “addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart”

  19. HOW DO WE SING? UNDERSTANDING 1 Corinthians 14:15 “What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also.”

  20. HOW DO WE SING? SACRIFICE Hebrews 13:15 “Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”

  21. WHAT DO WE SING?

  22. WHAT DO WE SING? PSALMS Songs from Old Testament book of Psalms

  23. WHAT DO WE SING? HYMNS Song in praise or honor of God

  24. WHAT DO WE SING? SPIRITUAL SONGS Songs inspired by the Holy Spirit.

  25. WHAT DO WE SING? PRAISE Hebrews 2:12 “saying, I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”

  26. WHAT DO WE SING? PRAISE To express approval, admiration, commendation, or laudation. The offering of grateful homage.

  27. WHAT DO WE SING? TEACHING Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”

  28. WHAT DO WE SING? ADMONISHMENT Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”

  29. WHAT DO WE SING? ADMONISHMENT To caution, advise, or call to duty

  30. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SINGING?

  31. THE BENEFITS OF SINGING EDIFICATION Instruct or uplift one another “...teaching and admonishing one another...” Colossians 3:16 Ephesians 5:19 “...addressing one another...”

  32. THE BENEFITS OF SINGING ACTIVE PARTICIPATION Ephesians and Colossians are addressed to Churches “...To the saints who are in Ephesus...” Eph. 1:1 “...To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae...” Col. 1:1

  33. OUR WORSHIP OF SONG WHY DO WE SING? command, example, The New Covenant HOW DO WE SING? with heart, understanding, sacrifice WHAT DO WE SING? psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, praise, teaching, admonishment WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SINGING? edification, active participation

  34. A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN Revelation 5:9-14

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