The Seven Words for Praise

Yâdâh-to reverence or worship with extended hands

Halal – To praise with vigorous foolishness

Zamar – To praise with music or song

Tôwdâh-an expression of thanks, praise, confession

Bârak-to bless God

Tehillâh-to extol highly

Shâbach-to address in a loud tone

Tehilliah (Teh-Hil-Law)

To extol highly with song

Shabach (Sha- Bawk)

To address in a loud tone or to shout praise

Why is Singing Important?

Singing raises the level of our praise

Singing reveals the depth of our praise

Singing remembers the focus of our praise

Singing brings rejoicing to our praise

How does shouting fit into praise?

Shouting displays our excitement

Shouting delights the heart of God

Shouting declares the intent of our praise

Shouting demonstrates the life in our praise

Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise (Tehillah) glorious! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.

– Psalm 66:1-3

What happens when we sing?

We sing to lift up praise

We sing to live out our praise

We sing to show our love for God

We sing to lighten our burdens

We sing to lend our voices to heaven

What happens when we shout?

Our shouts show God’s glory

Our shouts show God’s goodness

Our shouts show God’s greatness

Our shouts show God’s grace

Why do we offer praise?

Praise is a celebration of what God is doing

Praise is a statement of what God has done

Praise is an expectation of what God is going to do

Praise through Communion

Christ gave Himself in service

Christ gave Himself in selfishness

Christ gave Himself in sacrifice