June 11, 2017
Discussion Questions
What is your favorite hymn? Why?
What style of music most appeals to you?
Why do you think we sing in worship?
Acting on the Word
Listen to some Christian music (of any style) each day this week. Sing along if you are so inclined. Pay attention to your experience praying musically.
Daily Readings
Sunday: Song of Miriam Exodus 15:20-21
Monday: The Magnificat (Mary’s Song) Luke 1:46-55
Tuesday: The Benedictus (Zechariah’s Song) Luke 1:68-79
Wednesday: The Nunc Dimittis (Simeon’s Song) Luke 2:29-32
Thursday: A Hymn to Christ Philippians 2:6-11
Friday: A Song in Heaven Revlation 5:9-10
Saturday: The Song of Moses & the Lamb Revelation 15:3-4
These readings are all believed to be hymns or part of hymns.
What does each hymn say to you about God and our relationship with God?