1. Moses the Songwriter

2. The Value of Singing We praise God Hebrews 13:15 God inhabits our praises Psalm 22:3 We teach and encourage each other Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16 We express emotion James 5:13 We stir up emotion Psalm 34:1-3 Music is an excellent memory device Deut. 31:21 An act of worship in Heaven Rev. 15:2-4

3. The Song of Moses Moses sang at least three songs Exodus 15 After crossing the Red Sea Psalm 90 The oldest psalm? Deuteronomy 31 The song of warning

4. The Song of Moses Exodus 15:1-21 Joyous response to God’s grace and salvation 14:30-31, 15:13 “redeemed” Praises and glorifies God v. 2-3, 6-7, 11-13 Retells what God did for them v.1-13 Expresses faith v.14-18 Lessons for the Israelites Miriam led the women v.20-21

5. Another Song of Moses Psalm 90:1-17 Prayer to God Acknowledges God’s eternity v.1-2, 4 Acknowledges our limitations v.3-12 Life is short v.10 Life is full of trouble v.10, 15 Our frailty is because of sin v. 7-8 Prayer for mercy from God v.13-17

6. The Last Song of Moses Deuteronomy 32:1-43 A warning of apostasy 31:16-22 God is glorified v.3-4 The people have corrupted themselves v.5 A reminder v.6-14 A prophecy of Israel’s unfaithfulness v.15-18 God’s chastening v.19-27 Tempered with restraint v.26-29

7. The Last Song of Moses Deuteronomy 32:1-43 God recognizes their ignorance v.28-30 Israel didn’t understand what could have been Chastening to teach that idols are nothing v.31-38 God executes vengeance on enemies v.39-42 We Gentiles should rejoice v.43 Are you His enemy? Be reconciled to Him 2 Cor. 5:20, Romans 5:6-8; 2:4; 10:9-10; 6:3-4