EXPOSITION: In 1 Samuel 17:28-30, when Eliab chastised David for leaving the sheep in the wilderness to appear on the battlefield, David replied him, “Is there not a cause?” the phrase “do not fear” is said to have appeared 365 times in Scriptur ...
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We now understand how God desires the church and individuals to commune with Him and amongst ourselves in everyday life through singing. Holy Spirit-inspired music has the power to transform and change situations. God’s people must understand the biblica ...
MUSIC AND THE CHRISTIAN IDENTITY
EXPOSITION: When music has been transmitted it becomes personal to the one who receives it. Perhaps this is why both individuals and communities have music they can call their own, Christians being no exception. David, in 1 Chronicles 25, set aside ...
THE POWER OF GOOD SONGS (2)
EXPOSITION: Today’s reading shows that music has a positive impact on individuals and the society at large. The verse 16 and 23 of the scripture tells us that music had been the cure of a disease caused by evil spirit. The servants of King Saul wer ...
THE POWER OF GOOD SONGS
EXPOSITION: The passage shows how powerful music can be when used effectively for the right purpose and at the right time. When the temple of the Lord was completed and due for dedication, all the priests were assembled for their normal temple duties. ...
THE COMPONENTS OF A CHRISTIAN SONG
EXPOSITION: Music impacts character formation and choosing the right music has positive effects on the individual. All songs should be viewed with the sight of Philippians 4:8. Our hearts are filled with what we see and hear. Singing is also a conf ...
THE NEED FOR SONGS IN THE LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
EXPOSITION: Almost every aspect of human life can be influenced by songs because humans are naturally musical. Music has always been a part of Christian worship. It was divinely instituted by God because He is The God of music and He instructs us to w ...
GOD DESIRES SONGS
EXPOSITION: This week we look at the Christian and the songs we sing. We see from the reading that God is really interested in songs. As Moses’ time on earth drew near, God told him to write a song, commonly called “The Song of Moses,” and teach the I ...
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We have been looking at the Christian in the contemporary world. We observed that our world today fits into the ‘last days’ prophesied about by Apostle Paul. People have become lovers of themselves, lovers of money, and lovers of pleasure instead o ...
A CONSUMERIST WORLD
EXPOSITION: Consumerism is the selfish and frivolous collecting of products or economic materials. A consumerist society is one that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts. Today, most people buy goods not becau ...