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Advent Devotional (Week Two)

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Introduction: Is the Christmas season more like a full-throttle, peddle-to-the-metal, the wind blowing the patio furniture into the neighbors’ backyard kind of feeling?

I have not been consistent in my life to build much of a Christmas tradition. As a pastor, I’ve unfortunately treated the Christmas season as more of an important and good interruption to a preaching series. I am not suggesting that we should pick up traditions just for the sake of picking up traditions, however, I’ve learned that the modern Protestant like me likes to protest for the fun of it. Sometimes to my shame.

Last year I received a book on the church calendar for Christmas that has been sitting on my desk in my home office. When the outside temperatures were still reaching 90 degrees, long before I normally think of eggnog and candy canes, I opened that book and began reading. I read it with caution, but with the hope of learning how the larger Christian community views holy days. I’ve learned a lot.

For example, this advent devotion is a result of reading that book. Historically, I would step out of my current preaching schedule the week before Christmas and get right back to it as soon as possible. Understand this, I like preaching expositionally, I think it’s a greater discipline for me than to preach topically. Yet there is something good for the soul to reflect with Christians around the world on the same subject at the same time.

Don’t get me wrong here. I think we are right to protest the popish shenanigans of Roman Catholicism. But I have to be reminded that there was a church before Roman Catholicism and there is a church now. The protestant reformers were aiming to reform what had gone wrong. They were not protesting the church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

So, sit down with your family again this week and reflect on the Christ with me.

Sunday, December 8, 2024
Question: What does the name Immanuel mean?
Answer: The name Immanuel means “God with us.”
(- Read Matthew 1:23)

Find time today to talk about the morning worship service. What songs do you remember singing? Can you recall any phrases that were especially meaningful to you? Do you remember the sermon text David preached from? What was the main subject? Do you need to make some adjustments to your life?

Read: John 14:27

Monday, December 9, 2024
Webster defines PEACE as “In a general sense, a state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; applicable to society, to individuals, or to the temper of the mind.”

How are you at being free from distractions or agitation?
What keeps you from living at peace with your family, your church, or yourself?

“In the world
you have tribulation, but take courage;
I have overcome the world.”
(John 16:33b)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
This word “peace” assumes silence or quiet; as, peace to this troubled soul. In the Psalms, we often see the word “Selah”. This word is not fully understood in English but at best it is a type of musical notation for the singer to stop speaking for a moment, reflect upon what you just said or heard, meditate on that. We are not normally very good at being quiet. What could you fast from today? It could well be a good thing that you set aside today and obey the Holy Spirit’s instruction to “REST”

READ Psalm 46:9-11
“Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Read: John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” (NASB)

What do you remember about the sermon on Sunday?

Join others today at 2 PM, 5:30 PM, or 7 PM to pray for our church and our community in the Thanksgiving Room of Eastside Baptist Church. We will pray for the revival of God’s church and the conversion of sinners.

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Compare Isaiah 9:6 and Luke 2:14

What is the blessed hope in these Scriptures?
How should we conduct ourselves until He returns?

Friday, December 13, 2024
Sing or read: What Child Is This

Saturday, December 14, 2024
Prepare for the Lord’s Day Gathering. Do you plan in advance what you will wear to church on Sunday? Many years ago a pastor friend of mine, who is no longer living, explained to me why he always wore a tie when he preached. It had a profound impact on me. I can’t remember the last time I attended church without wearing my best clothes. Consider how you might dress if an earthly prince invited you to eat at his palace. Would you give any consideration as to how you might dress? If you say no, you likely think too highly of yourself. You are invited to the Lord’s Table on Sunday to commune with Him. Yes, it’s true, you can come to the table without your best clothes, but consider how what you wear could reflect what you think about God.

The catechism question for Sunday, December 15, is…
Question: Who is the Prince of Peace
Answer: The Prince of Peace is Christ the Lord.

  • Isaiah 9:6-7

Sunday, December 15, 2024
Plan to attend at least two (if not all) of the following opportunities to gather with each other today.
9:15 AM: Sunday School
10:30 AM: Morning Worship
5:30 PM: Membership Meeting

Advent Devotional (Week ONE)

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Introduction: I submit this for consideration for home use during December.

Advent refers to the period of four weeks leading up to Christmas. It begins on the Sunday closest to November 30 and ends on December 24. Let’s discipline our minds this year to live with an anticipation of the second coming (Advent) of Christ, while at the same time, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25.

Advent has roots dating back to the third and fourth century AD. The best I can tell is that Advent began as a season when new converts would be baptized. By the 6th century AD, it was to align the heart of the Christian with the anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ. By the Middle Ages Advent was linked with Christmas to commemorate the incarnation of Christ, the first Advent, with the second Advent (return) of Christ.

Christians around the world have seen many changes to how Advent is observed. Historically I would take a type of hands-off approach to observing Advent. However, recently, I have become more open to using the Advent season to focus our attention on the return of Christ while commemorating His first coming.

We will begin Advent on December 1, with Christians around the world to attempt to honor Christ. I have asked John Martinez and David Thompson to share in the preaching over the next few weeks. Each of us addressing subjects related to Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

I have written short devotions for each week to help cause us to meditate on the word of God in our homes. You may already have an advent schedule planned, I’m thankful. Use this as a household devotion supplement instead. I’ve included questions to help generate thoughts about Christ. Adapt this to the ages of any children in the home. As always, I’m convinced children can think beautiful thoughts from the word of God.

May we never quit anticipating the return of Christ our glorious Savior.

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Question: What does the word Incarnation mean?
Answer: The word Incarnation means the act of being made flesh; Jesus took on human nature like ours. 

(- Read John 1:14)

Monday, December 2, 2024

Read:   “And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment, so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him.  (Hebrews 9:27-28 NASB)

Can you identify the two “Advents” of Christ in this Scripture?

What did Christ do in the first “Advent”?
What will He do in the second “Advent”?

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

In his sermon, The Two Advents of Christ, Charles Spurgeon says, “The two comings of Christ have some degree of likeness”. 

First, what are the differences between the first and second advent?
Second, what are the similarities between the first and second advent?

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Read Titus 2:11-14 (NASB)

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.” 

Like on Monday, can you identify the two “Advents” of Christ in this Scripture?

John Gill said before Christ appeared, “salvation was like a candle”. Now that the “grace of God who brings salvation has appeared to all,” this light is no longer like a candle, it is like the light of the sun.

Join others today at 2 PM, 5:30 PM, or 7 PM to pray for our church and our community in the Thanksgiving Room of Eastside Baptist Church. We will pray for the revival of God’s church and the conversion of sinners.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Compare Titus 2:13-14 with 1 Peter 1:17-19 

Titus 2:13-14

“…looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.”

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1 Peter 1:17-19

“If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.”

What is the blessed hope in these Scriptures?
How should we conduct ourselves until He returns?

Friday, December 6, 2024

Sing or read the December “Fighter Song”, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Prepare for the Lord’s Day Gathering. Like looking forward to the 2nd Advent of Christ we should be prepared for the Lord’s Day every day. Building like he may not come for another 2,000 years and zealous for good deeds because we have inherited eternal life by the “precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.” 

The catechism question for Sunday, December 8, is…

Question: What does the name Immanuel mean?
Answer: The name Immanuel means “God with Us”.  

– Matthew 1:23

There is a shared meal planned for Sunday, December 8. Plan something as a family to share with the brothers and sisters in Christ. Sit with a family you don’t usually sit with at the meal.

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Plan to attend at least three (if not all) of the following opportunities to gather with each other today.

9:15 AM: Sunday School
10:30 AM: Morning Worship
Noon: Shared Meal
5:30 PM: Evening gathering

Holidays Are Made for Good Storytelling

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The art of crafting a great story that captures the mind, engages the soul, and encourages the imagination is a beautiful thing. John Bunyan has been a regular influencer on my “best storyteller” list.

Below, I’ll link to a few resources I frequently refer to for a dose of enriching allegorical reading (listening). John Bunyan is many times relegated to children’s literature, and for good reason, but as a seasoned grandfather, I find his allegories a healthy challenge to my soul and mind.

Most will know John Bunyan for his epic allegory, Pilgrim’s Progress. I’m on a lifelong mission to expose people to his lesser-known (but in my opinion, better) allegory, the Holy War.

John Bunyan’s literature has been in print since the mid to late 1600s. He has been published in many languages and updated in modern English many times over. If you enjoy reading to yourself or reading as a family, I recommend starting with modern English and even an abridged version of Pilgrim’s Progress or the Holy War (The War for Mansoul). You can find copies of these books in any public library or consider buying a copy for your home library.

(Bunyan also wrote many other books that are good to read. I have benefited from his theological discourses.)

A special treat is to sometimes listen to an audio version as a family for special family events. I will link to audio resources of both Pilgrim’s Progress and The War for Mansoul (The Holy War) below.

Mount Calvary Baptist Church has posted the best audio versions I’ve ever come across. Share this with others and encourage friends and family members to consider special story nights at home over the next few weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Audio of War for Mansoul, part 1, part 2

Pilgrim’s Progress, part 1, part 2, part 3

When you read or listen to John Bunyan you might want to ask your children two leading questions before and after each time.

  • What primary Bible passages come to your mind as you listen?
  • To what degree does the story accurately depict Bible teaching?
Vintage engraving of a scene from John Bunyan’s The Holy War. Diabolus, address to Mansoul

Fall Eschatology Conference

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 www.eastsidebaptist.faith/conference-registration 

Conference Schedule:
November 8 (NorthRidge Fellowship, Jerome, ID)
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Sessions 1 & 2)
November 9 (NorthRidge Fellowship, Jerome, ID)
9:00 AM – Noon (sessions 3 & 4)
Noon – Lunch provided
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Sessions 5 & 6)
November 10
10:30 AM – Dr. Gentry will be preaching at NorthRidge Fellowship, Jerome
5:30 PM – Dr. Gentry will be preaching at Eastside Baptist, Twin Falls

Obey God Rather than Man

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On August 18, 2024, the Eastside Baptist Church introduced a draft resolution for consideration by the congregation to adopt. Within a few moments, an adjustment of a few words and a few grammatical corrections a unanimous to answer a tyrannical government that wants to force daughters by the “abominable practice of including women in conscription. The answer was a resounding, unanimous, yes! Amen!

Congress has not included women in the required draft, but every indication is that they want this. Irregardless of who is elected in the fall, expect another attempt to pass this legislation. Members of Eastside Baptist are ready with our answer.

Following is the finished draft of the resolution.

A proclamation regarding the abominable practice
of including women in conscription,
that is, the compulsory enlistment for state military service.
Colloquially referred to as the Selective Service,
or the draft,
conscription is referenced in the Selective Service Act of 1917 which
authorized the federal government to temporarily expand the military
through compulsive mustering.
This act required all men between the ages of 21 (18 as of 1918) to 45 to register for
military service.
As far back as 1945 and as recently as 2024, US presidents and the US Congress
have attempted to amend this act to include women.
The following proclamations are representative
of God’s people at Eastside Baptist Church
and serve as notice of intention to
practice Godly dissent in the face of tyranny.

We affirm and deny the following propositions:

Article I: Women in the military
WE AFFIRM that the word of God declares it to be contrary to righteousness, justice,
and goodness through the law given down through Moses, applied through general
equity, for women to put on the martial attire of a man and that it is likewise unlawful for
women to be conscripted into the military, combat or otherwise.

WE AFFIRM the duty of warrior is given distinctly to men of fighting age.

WE DENY that it is the duty, nature, or responsibility of women to protect their countries
in the office of warrior.
Genesis 14:14; Numbers 1:2-3; 26; 31:3-4; 32:25-27; Deuteronomy 22:5; Joshua 1:14;
6:3; 8:3; Judges 7:1-8; 20:8-11; 1 Samuel 8:11-13; 13:2; 1 Chronicles 21:5, 23-24; 2
Chronicles 25:5-6; 26:11-14; Nehemiah 4:13-14; Jeremiah 51:30

Article II: Cowardice
WE AFFIRM that it is cowardice for a nation or individual men to cause women to stand
in the office of warrior. And that cowards have their portion in the lake that burns with
fire and sulfur, which is the second death; that eternal punishment, Hell.

WE DENY that it is affirming, courageous, or kind to women to treat them like men and

WE DENY that men ought to behave like women.
Genesis 5:2; 1:27; Numbers 1:2–3; Judges 4:8-9; Revelation 21:8, 1 Samuel 8:11; Isaiah
19:16; Jeremiah 50:37; Nahum 3:13; 1 Peter 3:7;

Article III: Equality
WE AFFIRM that men and women are ontologically (fundamentally) equal (regarding
being as image-bearers).

WE DENY that men and women are economically (functionally) equal (regarding
activity and roles).
Genesis 5:2; 1:27; Galatians 3:27–29; Galatians 4:6; Colossians 3:10-11; 1 Tim 2:8–15

Article IV: Disobedience to Tyranny
WE AFFIRM that resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.

WE DENY that God’s people are to blindly follow the godless edicts of a prideful,
selfish, and unbelieving government or a congressional act of the same stripe.
Exodus 14:27-28; Deuteronomy 6:15-57; Psalm 2:2-3; 94:20; 118:9; 119:126; 136:13-18;
Ezekiel 22:29-30; Daniel 6:11; Daniel 3:16; Acts 5:29 ; 14:19; Romans 12:17-21; 1
Corinthians 7:23

Article V: Natural Law
WE AFFIRM that natural law itself cries out that women are vessels designed for the
giving of life not the systematic taking away of life.

WE DENY any value of the zeitgeistic retardation of the LGQBT+ and abortion agendas
and their logical continuation in female conscription. All three ideologies are direct
attacks on women’s distinctions and their glory.
Genesis 1:27; 5:12; Exodus 23:19; 1 Samuel 8:11-13

Article VI: Support Roles and Self-Defence
WE AFFIRM that certain martial support roles are appropriate for women and that there
is liberty of conscience regarding some non combatant jobs.

WE DENY that these roles shall be conscripted or compulsory.
-and-
WE AFFIRM that women are entitled to the certain unalienable rights which they are
endowed by their Trinitarian Creator to protect themselves and those around them.
WE DENY that the act of self defense is militaristic in nature.
Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Judges 4; Psalm 33:12

Article VII: Just War
WE AFFIRM that there are just and legitimate reasons for nations to go to war and that
Christians may participate in said just wars.

WE DENY that all wars are just.
Exodus 22:2 Numbers 21:21-24; Joshua 5:13; I Chronicles 21:16; Proverbs 20:18; 24:6;
Ecclesiastes 3:8; Revelation 19:1-5

CONCLUSION:

WHEREAS we value the glory and beauty of our wives and daughters above the state’s immoral
and selfish ambitions,
-and-
WHEREAS we love our neighbors as ourselves,
-and-
WHEREAS we are “not [to] be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather,
[we Fear] the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Matthew 10:28)
THEREFORE, we are resolved to defend our wives and daughters and not to allow them or the
wives and daughters of our neighbors, who may likewise dissent, to be conscripted into the
United States Armed Forces and we are opposed to any such future measures regardless of their
successful or legal passage through Congress or presidential executive edict either in time of war
or peace because such acts or actions would be clean contrary to the Law of God, the conscience
of His people, and the good of our land.
-and-
THEREFORE according to the great tradition of Christendom and our beloved nation we are in
agreement with our fathers before us that when the state commands that which God forbids, or
forbids that which God commands, we are to obey God rather than man.

Our Christian conscience binds us

Liturgy for April 14

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Sunday, April 14, in the Year of our Lord – 2024
10:30AM

Pastor: Read Psalm 133 (STAND) 

Congregation: SING: Like Dew of Hermon (STAND)
(Based on Psalm 133)

PRAYER: (SIT or KNEEL)
Prayer of Confession
Pastoral prayer

(STAND)
Responsive: Romans 15:5-7 (STANDING)
Pastor: “Now may the God Who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, accept one another,”
Congregation: “just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.” AMEN

SING: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise  (STAND)
SING: Praise for the Fountain Opened (STAND)
(There is a Fountain Filled with Blood)

CHILDREN CATECHISM
Q. Are there more Gods than one?
A. No, there is only one (Deut. 6:4), the living and true God (Jer. 10:10).

SCRIPTURE READING:  Acts 6:1-15    (STAND)

Preacher: “Stand with me for the reading of the word.”
Congregation: “Give us the Book!”     

The preacher will read Acts 6:1-15 (remain standing)

Preacher: “This is the word of God.”
Congregation: “And we believe it!”

PRAYER: (STAND)

SERMON: Instructions Concerning Deacons
PRAYER: (SIT or KNEEL)

EXHORTATION: (SIT) Believing men exhort the congregation related to the sermon. (microphones are located on both sides of the auditorium. Speak directly into the mic.)

Covenant Renewal: The pastor will instruct and invite believers to come to the LORD’s Table.

SING: Come Thou Fount  (STAND)
(April Fighter Song)

Benediction:
SING: Law/Gospel/Doxology (STAND)

Responsive: Romans 15:5-7 (STANDING)
Pastor: “Now may the God Who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, accept one another,”
Congregation: “just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.” AMEN


Pastoral Prayer 11.12.23

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I’ve been writing on this blog page for nearly 18 years. In dog years that’s 126 years (that dog is no longer alive.) I don’t know of a blog year calculator but my observation of how fast the internet world advances, this blogging practice of mine is of the ancient world. The purpose of my writing is to put words to thoughts. To practice a discipline. To encourage my church. To dialog with my brother pastor friends. During these years of journaling there are some years where I have written more and other years I have written less.

I had someone once tell me, as they were preparing to tell me they could not stay at Eastside Baptist any longer, that they wished I would preach the way I write. I still don’t know what bread of insult that really was. Because I’m a self-publishing blogger without an editorial staff to work out my grammatical head-scratching run-a-long sentences and second-grade spelling (no offense to second-graders) I’m not so sure I understand their statement at all.

Anyway, that was years ago. I’ve not written with the same kind of regularity in recent years as I have in other years. But here we go again.

May the reader understand. This discipline of writing is born in my life from a friend who once told me… “If you want to be a communicator, you need to become a writer.”

I’ve been writing my opening prayer for the past few months to give careful and intentional words when I address God, a discipline I have benefited from if none others have. And for that, I’m thankful to God. May the practice bless the Lord’s church and encourage pastors to give attention to this discipline.

I will publish these prayers here for now.

My pastoral prayer from November 12, 2023

Our God and Father, Yahweh, draw near to us by your spirit and
may these few moments we have together today be full of joy in
our shared experience, free from resentment, frustration, and
malice. Because of your Glom may we escape the trappings of
the trivial and the temporal trappings of vanity. May our eyes be
pleased to look upon your beauty. We confess we do not find it
easy to rid ourselves of distracting thoughts. Remind us we have
weapons to take upon these misleading thoughts. We are far too
easily distracted. May we have success to chase away all that
distracts us, whether it be pleasure or pain. either strength or
weakness that which takes up residence in our minds to keep
us from your service.

Give us a church of saints. Give husbands joy in their duty to
lead, and help wives to support & stand by. Raise parents to the
place to joyfully disciple their children. Bless these little ones
among us to be content and full of joy in you.

All of the true Church worships you O God. Every heart
renewed by grace takes delight in you and is not
disappointed. Bless your people with resolve to stand.
Those in safe Places and those in dangerous places. help
us not grow apathetic or filled with the fear of men.

We bring our wounded & sick before you – The greater our
sickness, bruises, sores, diseases, we are aware of the depravity
of our nature, of the deep-seated corruption of our hearts. The
more we know that we are the sort of beings you call to
abandon of flesh and look unto you!

In Jesus name, we pray, amen.

Singing at Home, Too

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Singing at home should NOT be viewed as a substitute for corporate singing, it should be viewed and preparation for more intelligent and affectionate singing at the church house.

By now, nearly 10 months into a global “state of emergency”, declared by national leaders, most state Governors, and local municipalities, we are still finding many churches functioning as partial gatherings or still only online services.

I am not shy in my opinion of this. However, I do respect that I don’t know what it’s like were the rest of the world lives. Other than the initial 14 days were were requested in March/April of 2020 when we were told that reducing group sizes would help “slow the curve”, Eastside Baptist has met every week with public singing, preaching, praying, communion, and face-to-face gatherings without mandating face coverings. Some day I will enjoy thinking through what others have experienced in the various regions that have faced severe hardships from governments, but by the grace of God my local city and county governments have been pleased to leave the church house alone. I don’t count this a small thing. May God bless my local governments.

But that’s really not the focus of this post.

At Eastside Baptist we are convinced that the corporate gathering is of significant importance. Even when many in our community are not aware of what songs we may be singing to God or what Biblical text I’m preaching on, there is a glorious blessing to this community that there are still followers of the Lord Jesus Christ who gather and declare the glories of God, together.

That said, I am also sure that there is a special kindness of God to a community when God’s people sing, read, and pray in their homes, too.

For the past few months I have emphasized at least one song of the faith for an entire month at a time. Thus far we have looked closely at “Rock of Ages” and this month upon “the Solid Rock”. The emphasis is to encourage singing in the home as part of a regular family worship practice. I have encouraged households to sing the song of emphasis multiple times throughout the month as a family.

Notably, in homes where this is not already a practice, it has felt odd to sing in the home. But historically, biblically, it appears a practice of the people of God. Following are a few thoughts I have concerning the benefits of singing in our homes, too. (I emphasis the “too” because I don’t want anyone to misunderstand me, I think corporate singing – face to face – is a practice of the church I’m not willing to set down.)

A few Benefits to singing at home, too:

  • Singing is proven to improve memory retention.
  • It has been shown that singing righteous songs can play a big part in alleviating depression.
  • Singing involves the mind.
  • Singing invokes emotions.
  • Singing engages the body.
  • It’s been said “words make you think, music makes you feel, and a song makes you feel a thought”. (I don’t know who said that, but I agree.)
  • Theology is sung before most can read or write.
  • Songs are memorable.
  • Group singing enables expressions
  • Group singing is a complex activity that requires cooperation.
  • Group singing expresses a common purpose.

In his classic work “the Church in the Home” Bible commentary author, Matthew Henry said, “If every family were a praying family, public prayers would be better joined in more intelligently and more affectionately.”

I agree and would include singing in that observation.

If every family were a singing family, public singing would be better joined in more intelligently and more affectionately.

Gather your household and sing, then gather with other households this Sunday and sing more intelligently and more affectionately.

Did I mention…
Theology is sung before most can read or write.
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