Music and Worship I.References II.Technical Development A. Musicology B. Beauty C. Physiology of Music I.Biblical Development A. Directive/Descriptive/Principle B. Textual Exposition IV.Sacred Music—Standards and Hymnody V.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) VI.Summary/Conclusion

Standards A.Content B.Arrangement C.Instrumentation

Music and Worship I.References II.Technical Development A. Musicology B. Beauty C. Physiology of Music III.Biblical Development A. Directive/Descriptive/Principle B. Textual Exposition IV.Sacred Music—Standards and Hymnody V.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) VI.Summary/Conclusion

Lingering Questions 1.What About Shouting to the Lord? 2.What About Dancing to the Lord? 3.What About KLOVE?

Lingering Questions 1.What About Shouting to the Lord?

“Shout” [wr Ruwa(roo-ah) to shout, raise a sound, cry out, give a blast (Hiphil) to shout a war-cry or alarm of battle to sound a signal for war or march to shout in triumph (over enemies) to shout in applause to shout (with religious impulse) to cry out in distress (Polal) to utter a shout (Hithpolel) to shout in triumph, to shout for joy (Niphal) destroyed

“Shout” [wr Ruwa(roo-ah) to shout, raise a sound, cry out, give a blast (Hiphil) to shout a war-cry or alarm of battle to sound a signal for war or march to shout in triumph (over enemies) to shout in applause to shout (with religious impulse) to cry out in distress (Polal) to utter a shout (Hithpolel) to shout in triumph, to shout for joy (Niphal) destroyed

Shouting [wr ( (Ruwa) with Singing  Ezra 3:11, 13  Job 38:7  Psalm 47:1  Psalm 65:13  Psalm 66:1  Psalm 81:1  Psalm 95:1-2  Psalm 98:4, 6  Psalm 100:1  Isaiah 16:10  Isaiah 44:23  Zephaniah 3:14  Zechariah 9:9

Reagan, Antioch Baptist Church Here are some points that may help in the proper use of the shout in church: 1. It is not commanded for New Testament worship. Therefore, God's people should not be compelled to shout or made to feel that they are ungodly if they do not shout. 2. It was usually a spontaneous expression of joy and praise for an extraordinary blessing of God. It came at times of unusual blessing; such as, the completion of the temple foundation, the coming of fire from heaven, or the moving of the ark to Jerusalem. It was never an everyday experience. 3. It was not to be an end in itself. Shouting was an expression of something else. It was never to be the goal of the saints. Unfortunately, that seems to be the case in certain churches today. The people come to church seeking the emotional release of a great time of shouting. This is not scriptural and runs against the working of the Holy Spirit in believers. 4. Shouting is not necessary for the work of God to be accomplished. The New Testament church is never told to shout. Therefore, it can accomplish its work without the shout. Shouting may be the result of a great working of God in a church, but it is not the method by which He does His work in the church.

Reagan, Antioch Baptist Church 5. Shouting can be wrongly motivated and work contrary to the will of God. 1 Samuel 4 tells of a time when the Israelites were far away from the Lord while in battle with the Philistines. They initially lost and so decided to bring the ark of the Lord to the battle. This action so thrilled them that "all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang out" (1 Samuel 4:5). Yet, God was not in the battle and God was not in the shout. They lost the battle, and many men, and the priests, and even the ark. Shouting can and often does become a demonstration... and a cathartic release that makes the participants feel good. … We would do well to consider the motivation that lies behind much of the shouting that is done today. 6. However, as stated before, the scriptures say nothing that would prohibit shouting in churches where it is accepted at proper times. Though the word is not used, Luke 19:37 comes very close to describing a shouting church service: "And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen." Jesus came nigh. The disciples rejoiced and praised God with a loud voice. That sounds like shouting to me.

Reagan, Antioch Baptist Church When it comes down to it, simply discretion is the best policy. Shouting is not to be the goal of a church service. However, on great occasions, they have shouted for the great joy given to them by the Lord. Certainly, this may come into churches at times. But perhaps we should remember that the greatest signs of true revival are quite the opposite of shouting.

Lingering Questions A.What About Shouting to the Lord? B.What About Dancing to the Lord?