How Sweet The Sound – Why?
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Small Group Time:
Talking through the message during the week helps you and your group turn what God is saying to you into action steps. Begin with key questions, add any optional Scriptures and questions if needed, and then wrap up by deciding on your next steps.
Main Idea:
There’s something powerful about music. Something that strikes a chord deep inside all of us. Yet, when it comes to music & singing in the church, we can find ourselves secretly wondering, “What up with that?” Maybe we even feel disconnected & overcome by fear or insecurity when it happens. Our series entitled “How Sweet the Sound” will attempt to address the uncertainty.
Key Questions:
1. Where is the scariest place you’ve ever had to sing?
2. What is the most fearful part about singing in church?
3. What’s your history, background, or upbringing when it comes to the church and worship in church? Do you think that contributes to some of the fear you have?
4. Talk about “YADAH”–the Hebrew word for revering or worshipping God with extended hands. Read Psalm 67:3 (NIV) for some context. What are your thoughts/reactions to worshipping with extended hands?
5. Talk about “TOWDAH”–the Hebrew word for thanksgiving or thanksgiving for things yet to be received. This is what David exclaimed (Psalm 56:11-12) after he had been captured. Ben said, “When’s the last time I’ve raised my hands and worshipped with TOWDAH for my broken marriage, my troubled career, wayward son or daughter, the son or daughter I don’t have yet, or healing? What keeps us from worshipping Him in the waiting?
6. Do you ever feel like you have more to give when it comes to worship? Explain. What do you need to do to get over the hump?
Next Steps:
• What’s one thing you will do this week as a result of something you learned from this message?
