1. Sing to the Lord!

2. God’s People Sing
For I say that Christ has become a servant to the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God to confirm the promises given to the fathers, and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy; as it is written, “Therefore I will give praise to you among the Gentiles, and I will sing to your name" (Rom. 15:8-9).
saying, “I will proclaim your name to my brethren, in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise” (Heb. 2:12).
Matt. 26:30 Jesus and apostles

3. God’s People Sing
By transgression an evil man is ensnared, but the righteous sings and rejoices (Pr. 29:6).
Matt. 26:30 Jesus and apostles
Acts 16:25 Paul and Silas, trials

4. God’s People Sing Matt. 26:30 Jesus and apostles
Acts 16:25 Paul and Silas, trials
Ja. 5:13 Christians commanded, happy
Rev. 14:3; 15:3 in heaven

5. Singing in our assembly
Eph. 5:18-19 filled with the Spirit
speaking to one another
making melody in your heart
to the Lord
Col. 3:16 word of Christ dwells richly
teaching and admonishing
thankfulness (grace)

6. Ten Vocal Commandments
Open your mouth
Stand / sit tall
Breathe low (diaphragm)
Wurgler, P.S. (1994). An Adjudicator Lists Ten Common Vocal Sins. Choral Journal (May), 31-33

7. Breath in, diaphragm goes down. Breath out, diaphragm goes up.
Wurgler, P.S. (1994). An Adjudicator Lists Ten Common Vocal Sins. Choral Journal (May), 31-33

8. Breath in, diaphragm goes down. Breath out, diaphragm goes up.

9. Ten Vocal Commandments
Open your mouth
Stand / sit tall
Breathe low (diaphragm)
Move the air (consistent)
Increase throat space (yawn)
Pay attention to diction (pronunciation)
Sing phrases (watch punctuation)
Wurgler, P.S. (1994). An Adjudicator Lists Ten Common Vocal Sins. Choral Journal (May), 31-33
Balance register (consistent)
Communicate (sing to God, brethren)
Be confident

10. Sing to the Lord!