Igreja dos Cristãos Resgatados de Deus em Angola RCCG – City Church Luanda Sul

Sunday School

Memory Verse: Psalm 9:11 “ 11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.” BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalm 150:1-6 INTRODUCTION: We were able to discover in our last study amongst many things, who should praise the Lord, some reasons for which we praise the Lord and that there is power in praises. It is the living and the redeemed that praise the Lord. May the Holy Spirit teach us, in Jesus’ name.

Outlines: 1.WITH SINGING AND DANCING. 2.WITH CLAPPING AND INSTRUMENTS OF MUSIC. 3.IN THE HOLY SPIRIT.

Outline 1: WITH SINGING AND DANCING Singing and dancing by a true child of God reflects the joy bubbling in one’s heart. No one can be truly happy and successfully hide it. It is written that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks - Psalm 35:28, Psalm 30:11-12, Matthew 12:34. Singing and dancing furthermore can be a reflection on the mighty works of God that we have seen and heard - Luke 2:20. This attitude is not limited in scope. People of all age groups are to praise God – Matthew 21:9, Matthew 21:15, Hosea 2:15, Luke 1:59-64, Psalm 67:4, Psalm 149:3.

Outline 2: WITH CLAPPING AND INSTRUMENTS OF MUSIC. The clapping of hands and the use of instruments of music are other biblical ways by which the Christian can express his or her appreciation to God - Psalm 47:1. When it is done orderly and decently, it is pleasing unto God. Instruments of music vary from timbres and violin to organs and pianos, including drums as well - Psalm 150

Outline 3: IN THE HOLY SPIRIT. The Christian is enjoined to redeem the time because the days are evil – Ephesians 5: A way of doing this is to make melody in the heart and sing spiritual songs, thus preventing the tongue from going astray and beginning to sing ungodly songs that do not edify. Additionally, it can be done by handing over the tongue to the Holy Spirit to sing spiritual songs to the Lord – 1 Corinthians 14:15

CONCLUSION Christians are enjoined not to be hearers only but also the doers of the word – James 1:22. Today’s teaching is a practical one which should be put to practice now and always. Sing unto the Lord, dance before the Lord your Maker with clapping of your hands and musical instruments as well, for He is good and His mercy endures forever. It is pleasing to the Lord and highly rewarding too.