1. Sing to the Lord!

2. God’s People Sing Matt. 26:30 Matt. 26:30 Jesus and apostles 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).

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

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

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

6. Ten Vocal Commandments Open your mouth Stand / sit tall (diaphragm) Breathe low (diaphragm)

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

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

9. Ten Vocal Commandments Open your mouth Stand / sit tall (diaphragm) Breathe low (diaphragm) (consistent) Move the air (consistent) (yawn) Increase throat space (yawn) (pronunciation) Pay attention to diction (pronunciation) (watch punctuation) Sing phrases (watch punctuation) (consistent) Balance register (consistent) (sing to God, brethren) Communicate (sing to God, brethren) Be confident

10. Sing to the Lord!