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The Godly Purpose for Music
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasMusic, as a gift and blessing from God Almighty, holds a significant place in both the Old and New Testaments. It is through this divine gift that man can offer praise and thanksgiving to Him, expressing emotions ranging from profound sorrow to exhilarating joy. Music serves as a powerful, mood-altering agent, intended to be used with responsibility and care, capable of stirring emotions and charging the hearer with vitality and strength. As demonstrated in I Samuel 16:18-23, David's skillful harp playing refreshed King Saul, alleviating his distress and showcasing music's capacity to influence mood profoundly. Furthermore, music is integral to creating an atmosphere to receive God's Spirit and is a standard fixture in His throne room, reflecting its divine importance. Though it involves sacrifice, requiring time, energy, and hard work, the joy and exhilaration from an acceptable musical offering make the effort worthwhile.
Our Participation in Services
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughWe should not trivialize the importance of music in helping our meditation and remembering spiritual lessons, especially regarding congregational singing.
Spiritual Leitmotifs: Patterns of Seven
Sermon by David F. MaasGod'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. RitenbaughWhen 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.
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe imagination enables mankind to envision both beneficial and harmful purposes. Imagination is a gift from God that can be used positively or negatively.