Page 11 - _Holy Redeemer 35th Annual Women's Day Souvenir Journal_

Super Sunday School Lesson

PRAISE GOD WITH MUSIC

Bible Lesson: Psalm 149:1-5; 150:1-6 KJV

The key verse: Psalm 150:6 (KJV) -
"Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD."

What shall we learn from this lesson:

Music is one of the most important subjects in the church. It can affect church membership and
attendance and can set the tone of the whole worship service. There are those who believe all
music in the Christian church should be reserved and almost quiet out of reverence to the Lord.
However, if we model our praise to God by Psalms 149 and 150, we will find there is plenty of
room for joyful noise.

An in-depth study of this subject will no doubt lead us to the conclusion that God is more
interested in what is in our hearts than our song list used in worship. If our hearts are overflowing
with gratitude, we just might find ourselves worshiping the Lord with all our might in whatever
way God has moved us.

We have a lot to be thankful to the Lord for. We are thankful for the many blessings He has
bestowed on us, for the mercy He has had on us, and for the forgiveness of our sins. Above these
things we are thankful for the life He has given us. Without life we could not praise Him and we
would not even be here today. Therefore, we owe Him for every breath we take and every step we
make.

This type of gratitude is what David exhibited to the Lord when he brought the Ark of the
Covenant to Jerusalem. He made it a joyous occasion of worship and praise to God. He was
jubilant and danced before the Lord to show his praise (2 Samuel 6:14-15). This was not the
normal behavior for a king.

The reference Scripture says to "Sing unto the LORD a new song (Psalm 149.1 KJV)." These
poetic words could mean to some people a newly written song. But to others it could mean a new
way of thinking about an old song or even simply a new way we have found to praise the Lord.