The Joy of Singing
June 03, 2012 | Brad Wingler
Psalms 67:1-7
The Joy of Singing
Psalm 67
Improper Uses of Offerings of Worship to God
Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 9:1-10:2)
Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11)
So, why sing?
a. It is the natural response for those with joy
James 5:13b
b. It is the language of the "assemble of the godly"
Psalm 149:1 and Colossians 3:16
c. It is a reflection of our whole being toward God
Psalm 108:1
d. God has been good to His people.
Psalm 13:6
e. He is our salvation.
Psalm 95:1-2
f. It is a command.
Psalm 96:1-4 and Psalm 147:1-11
The perfect use of this in the church promotes praise among the nations. (Psalm 67)
Family Faith Sheet
Monday: Review the message from yesterday with someone. Pray that God would remind you of what you heard, what applications you need to personally make, & what changes that could happen in your life because of the Word. Do you desire that all the nations sing praise to God? What could you do as a family that would promote the gospel going out in order to see people come to Know Christ? Do you sing as a family? Why or why not?
Tuesday: Read & review Psalms 96:1-2; 104:33; 147:7; & 149:1. Have you faithfully been obeying the command to sing praises to the Lord? Why or why not? Does your singing on Sunday encourage others? Confess any insecurity you have in this area & pray that God would give you the joy of James 5:13b & that you would regularly celebrate His worth in praise to Him!
Wednesday - Preparing for this Sunday celebration together please read & then pray using this week’s Transformation Scripture: Matt. 5:8 (NASB) - "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. - (Cross References- Psalm 24:3-4, Eph. 5:27, 2 Pt. 3:10-14, & 1 John 3:1-3, & “we shall see God” -Rev 22:1-4)
Thursday - As you prepare for this Sunday’s message please read Luke 12:35-48. What main truths does the Lord want us to know? How are we described in vs. 37 & what does this mean for our daily living? How does this term “slave” get balanced with our identity mentioned in 1 John 3:1?
Friday - Preparing for this upcoming Sunday please discuss what it means to be a ‘steward” instead of an owner of our bodies, time, stuff and our lives. What is important about being one of God’s stewards? - (1 Cor. 4:2, 6:20 & 1 Pt. 4:10)
Saturday - Preparing for Sunday - Pray for those who are stewards of families, churches & nations that have much responsibility & accountability. (Heb.13:17)
Romans 14:12 -So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.