Music Ministry Flashcards
What are the spiritual purposes of music?
- war
2. healing and deliverance
What did Lucifer desire?
Worship for himself.
What was one of the first things Israel lost?
They lost through idolatry anointed music.
The song of Miriam and Moses is found where?
Exodus 15
Deut. 31:19 does what?
Testifies against then as a witness
Moses singing was used for instructional purposes
He put the Law in a song to instruct the children of Israel.
The Bible makes mention of 3 arch angels who are they and what were their purposes?
:
Gabriel a messenger, Daniel 8:16, Daniel 9:21 Luke 1:19
Michael a warrior and protector Michael Daniel 10:13, Jude 1:9
Lucifer the music angel Ezekiel 28:13
What is the simple definition of Lucifer’s name
Lucifer name is light bearer morning star or day star.
Workmanship is?
interpreted as deputyship or ministry ministry to serve
Male?
Hebrew word that means consecrated overfloweth accomplished satisfied and wholly
What are two things that determine whether a song is good or bad to judge music?
- review the lyrics
2. discern by its spirit
Yacar
to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words);
Ministry of Asaph notes
The son’s of Asaph could refer to what?
Asaph’s blood relatives or those he was mentoring
What does Biyn (bene) mean?
cunning 1 Chron 25:7
Chenaniah 1Chronicles 15:22
he was chief or “director of music” of the singers and musicians when David carried the Ark to Jerusalem.
he instructed
What is else is Asaph called?
In addition to being a chief musician, Asaph is called a seer,. His sayings and prophecy are presented in 12 psalms.
How many Psalms are there?
There are 12 Psalms of Asaph: Ps 50 and Pss 73-83.
The word musician in Hebrew is what?
Natsach (naw-tsakh) to glitter from afar
Define 2 definitions of glitter.
- glitter means to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light.
typically reflects the heart of singer composer…..this how you end of with feel good
music…it was always meant to reflect something.. - to shine with strong emotion…(when they ranan)
(glitter reflects the light)
What was there at creation?
Job 38: Music is important to God …singing at creation
what does Ranan mean?
to sing, shout, cry out to creak, or emit a stridulous sound
be joyful shout for joy triumph
What is Ranan used for?
it is often used to express exultation and typically demands loud singing especially when it is used in praise to God
Where are musical instruments first mentioned in the Bible?
Genesis 4:21
Who is Jubal?
the father of all that handled the harp and organ
What is Kinnor?
a type of lyre, a harp
What are Mslitayim or (Zelzemlim)?
Mslitayim (or Zelzelim) type of cymbals
What are Pamonim?
Pamonim refers to the gold bells fastened to the bottom of the Temple high priest’s robe. (only seen in to place) Exodus 28:33-35
What is the most frequently referenced musical instrument in the Hebrew Scripture?
Shophar the most frequently referenced musical instrument in the Hebrew scripture…
What about the Shofar?
the sole instrument from ancient Israel to survive little change in its usage in modern Jewish liturgy…(in festivals and religion)
What is the Shofar made of?
natural horn of a goat or ram; never a cow
When is the shofar blown?
blown on the of Rosh Hashanah…the Jewish New Year
What is a Toph (Tofe)?
Tabret or Timbrel type of drum )played by Miriam after crossing the Red Sea)
What is an Uwgab?
a organ a reed instrument or “wind instrument
Who is the first musician listed in the Bible?
Jubal Gen 4:21
What was Jubal the inventor of?
Wind and String instruments.
What does Jubal mean?
Hebrew root to bring, especially with pomp, bring forth carry or lead
What does Zamar
Zamar means to touch the strings or part of a musical instrument or to make music accompanied by the voice
What son was Levi? What does his name mean? Sons names? Moses?
Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah Gen 29:34
Levi name means “a joining”
3 sons Gershon, Kohath, Merari Exodus 6:16
Exodus 2:1 Moses a descendant of Levi
Why was the tribe of Levi appointed?
the tribe of levi appointed because it was the only tribe that stood with moses against the people who worshipped the golden calf
Numbers 3:11
The tribe of Levi?
The Levites were consecrated to God and given by God as a gift to Israel in order that they might perform the duties of the tabernacle
Priest? Temple singers?
all priests were levites but not all levites priests
all temple singer Levites; but not all Levites singer
Always be a Levite to minister to The Lord…Jeremiah 33:17-18
Temple singers?
Temple singers and Muscians: they were appointed because they were Levites not just because they could sing or play an instrument
What were the Levites chosen to do?
They were chosen to minister to God being a singer or musician came second to being a Levite 1 Chronicles 15:2-17
What did the Levites have to be?
They had to be sanctified1 Chronicles 15:12 (must be a separation from the world) calling more than just entertainment…
What were the Levites trained to do?
They were all trained musically (needs to be an apprenticeship)
1 Chronicles 25
