Confirmation Day 6:
Caring For Faith Within the Congregation
Day 6, Lesson 5: Music, "Sing, O People of the Lord"
Objective
Music is a gift from God, and a tool of the enemy of souls; Wholesome music helps to fight against temptation and sin
Learning Outcome
Give examples of music that please God and strengthen my faith.
Confirmation Exercise Questions
None
Reference Material
SCRIPTURE
Gen. 4:21; Exod. 15:1,20,21; Jdg. 5:1; 1 Sam. 16:16-23; 1 Ch. 6:31,32; 15:16,22,27,28; 16:7,41,42; 23:5,27,30; 25:1,7,8 ; 2 Chr. 5:8,12,13; 7:6; 20:19-28; 29:25-28; Ps. 137:1-5; Ps. 147:7; 150:1-6; Ezra 3:10,11; Neh. 12:27-29; Amos 6:5; Mark 14:26; Ps. 33:1-3; 89:1; 92:1-3; Isa. 5:12; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Gal. 6: 7,8; 1 John 2:15-17
CURRICULUM
Lessons 8.1, 8.2
ADDITIONAL LESSON POINTS
Songs and hymns are important in the lives of God's children.
Role of music in the worship service.
Some music is unsuitable and other music suitable for a Christian.
Student will recognize the power and effect of both the words and the music on the listener.
Student will understand the benefits and proper use of music
RESOURCES
VZ: Music Matters*–The Role of Zion’s Music in Our Lives, B. Strand, Oct. 2001, Page 6
The Therapeutic Aspects of Music, B. Huhta, Nov. 2001, page 2
Opisto Students Thankful for Music Offerings at Jämsä, June 2009, page 8,9
LLC Website: Music: A Gift from God and a Tool of the Enemy, K. Waaraniemi, Summer Services Youth Presentation, 2009.
NOTE: There is a series of “Music Matters” articles in all issues of 2001 VZ’s
Additional Reference Material
SCRIPTURE
Gen. 4:21; Exod. 15:1,20,21; Jdg. 5:1; 1 Sam. 16:16-23; 1 Ch. 6:31,32; 15:16,22,27,28; 16:7,41,42; 23:5,27,30; 25:1,7,8 ; 2 Chr. 5:8,12,13; 7:6; 20:19-28; 29:25-28; Ps. 137:1-5; Ps. 147:7; 150:1-6; Ezra 3:10,11; Neh. 12:27-29; Amos 6:5; Mark 14:26; Ps. 33:1-3; 89:1; 92:1-3; Isa. 5:12; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Gal. 6: 7,8; 1 John 2:15-17
CURRICULUM
Lessons 8.1, 8.2
ADDITIONAL LESSON POINTS
Songs and hymns are important in the lives of God's children.
Role of music in the worship service.
Some music is unsuitable and other music suitable for a Christian.
Student will recognize the power and effect of both the words and the music on the listener.
Student will understand the benefits and proper use of music
RESOURCES
VZ: Music Matters*–The Role of Zion’s Music in Our Lives, B. Strand, Oct. 2001, Page 6
The Therapeutic Aspects of Music, B. Huhta, Nov. 2001, page 2
Opisto Students Thankful for Music Offerings at Jämsä, June 2009, page 8,9
LLC Website: Music: A Gift from God and a Tool of the Enemy, K. Waaraniemi, Summer Services Youth Presentation, 2009.
NOTE: There is a series of “Music Matters” articles in all issues of 2001 VZ’s