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Is It Proper to Use Musical Instruments to Worship God?

Bible Questions & Answers

The Bible teaches that the use of musical instruments is proper when praising God. Revelation shows that God is praised in heaven with instrumental music.

The Godly Purpose for Music

'Ready Answer' by David F. Maas

Even music in religion can be a contentious subject! The Bible shows that music is a blessing from God and an appropriate vehicle for praise and worship.

Spiritual Leitmotifs: Patterns of Seven

Sermon by David F. Maas

God's signature, the repeatable pattern of the recurring number seven, can be seen in astronomy, physics, chemistry, genetics, and all other sciences.

The Song of Moses

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

When we are changed into spirit beings, we, as the first fruits, will again be involved in making music, singing a new song before the throne of God.

Psalm 23:3

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Casting, a predicament unique to sheep, frequently occurs close to shearing time. Casting takes place when a sheep falls over and the weight of the woolly coat or the weight of the sheep causes it to get stuck on its back. The sheep will remain that way unless the shepherd intervenes. We too need our Shepherd to intervene for us. Focusing on Psalm 23:3, we are reminded that our Shepherd restores our souls and leads us in the paths of righteousness. Keeping God's Holy Days and removing the cares of the world enables the Shepherd's spirit to continue to restore our souls. King David was unable to worship at the Tabernacle while fleeing from King Saul and from the unjust man in Psalm 43, which resulted in the casting down of his soul. The wool most likely represents the cares of the world and prevents us from quickly following our Shepherd. As Christ leads us down the paths of righteousness, we are exhorted to watch and then follow His righteous example. Using the illustration of the "Seven Fresh Attitudes" listed by Phillip Keller, we are given suggestions on how to improve righteousness in our own lives, mostly through the principle of self-denial.

Standing on the Sea of Glass

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The Sea of Glass at God's throne reflects and symbolizes God's holiness and purity, peace and calmness, and His purposes of righteousness and love.

Who Are the Twenty-four Elders (Revelation 4:4)?

Bible Questions & Answers

The twenty-four elders are not redeemed human beings because no man except Jesus Christ (John 3:13) has ascended to heaven where God's throne is.