1. 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.FAQs VI.Summary/Conclusion

2. Standards A.Content B.Arrangement C.Instrumentation

3. Arrangement A.Melodious B.Complementary of Content C.Edifying (vs. Entertaining) D.Emotions-sanctifying (vs. Emotions-indulging/inciting/inflaming)

4. Matthew Henry's Concise CommentaryExodus 30:22-38 “The like should not be made for any common use. Thus God would keep in the people's minds reverence for his own services, and teach us not to profane or abuse any thing whereby God makes himself known. It is a great affront to God to jest with sacred things, and to make sport with his word and ordinances. It is most dangerous and fatal to use professions of the gospel of Christ to forward worldly interests.”

5. www.merriam-webster.com Commercialism “the attitude or actions of people who are influenced too strongly by the desire to earn money or buy goods rather than by other values” Commercialization “[the] use [of] (something) as an opportunity to earn money”

6. Video clips: Jesus Is Just Alright - Doobie Brothers Godspell Trailer Jesus Christ Superstar Trailer

7. “If pop music is consciously striving for a physical impact, what is the result when used to communicate spiritual truths? The answer is simple. Spiritual truths are diluted and reduced to a physical experience. The listener is hoodwinked into believing he had a spiritual encounter when in reality that experience was only physical. Of greater concern is that such an experience is not only physical, but, according to … many … writers, sensual.” p 140