Is Music Important to God?

By Pastor Daryl York, Brentwood Baptist Church

A. A triad speaks of the trinity

B. The three basic components of music speak of the trinity of God--melody, harmony and rhythm.

C. Overtone series

D. Stars sing--electromagnetic waves, Isaiah 64:4, Psalm 148:1-5

II. God Commands “Sacrifice of Praise”

A. There are over 500 direct references to music in the Bible, and it is mentioned in 43 books of the Bible. Almost 200 songs are recorded in the Bible.

B. Lucifer was created as a musical being--Ezekiel 28:13-15

C. The stars sang at creation--Job 38:4-7

D. The Jewish song book is included in the canon--Psalms

E. Singing is a natural response to being filled with the Holy Spirit--Ephesians 5:19

F. God exists in an atmosphere of music--Revelation 5:6-10, Revelation14:2-3

G. God wanted the nation of Israel to remember their deliverance from Egypt and His leading through the wilderness by song--Deuteronomy 31:19

H. The example of the Jewish temple--I Chronicles 9:33

1. “Chief of the fathers of the Levites”--significant men

2. “…in that work day and night”--significant ministry

I. God wants His word to be put to music--Psalm 119:54, Colossians 3:16