Everyday Disciple: Singing Praises

"Singing Praises" (Ephesians 5:18-21) Everyday Disciple Sunday, October 22nd Discussion Questions What are some of your favorite songs and why? How has music been meaningful at different season of your life? What are some silly songs or commercial jingles that have got stuck in your head over the years? What was the first song you remember hearing as a child? What songs deeply impacted you as a teenager? Read through Ephesians 5:18-21 and consider what sin is to be avoided, what command is to be obeyed, and what promise is to be claimed? Why is Drunkenness a sin? Why does Paul contrast the sin of drunkenness with the command to be filled with the Spirit? What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? What are some practical ways to be filled with the Spirit? What are some of the things that can hinder us from being filled with the Spirit? Singing Convicts us of Sin - How does singing reveal what's truth, good and beautiful? How have you been convicted by singing what is true in your life? How is singing praises to God a holy activity in an unholy world? Singing Reminds us of Truth - How does singing help us to gain godly perspective? How does singing praises remind us of what it truth? How have you been helped by coming to church and singing what is right and true? Singing Brings us Comfort - What ways have you been encouraged by singing praise to God? What ways have you been encouraged by coming to church and singing praises with other brothers and sisters in Christ? Singing Helps us Remember - How does singing help us to remember ideas and concepts when they're set to music? What sorts of Christian doctrines or Christian disciplines immediately connect you with songs you've learned in the past? Singing Expresses our Emotions - How does singing help you to express difficult emotions such as doubt, fear, anger, disappointment, etc? How have you experienced singing as a way to connect with your emotions in a way that nothing else can? Singing Empowers us to Give Thanks - What sorts of things do we need to give thanks to God for? How does singing help us to praise God and give thanks? Resources for "Everyday Disciple: Singing Praises" Audio - https://rainiervalleychurch.com/lates... Video -    • Everyday Disciple: Singing Praises