Selah (סֶלָה) — pause, reflect, praise (We sing - Part 2)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Psalm 66:1-4 (Psalms 21:13; 30:12; 31:3; 40:3; 66:1-2 & 4; 100:5; 121:1-2; 145:4; Ephesians 4:29; 5:19; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 3:16; Exodus 15:1-2; Judges 5:1-2 & 12; Isaiah 42:10; Luke 1:46-48; Revelation 4:8; 5:9; 15:3)

 

Have you ever noticed how you can be having a bad day and then a song comes on that completely changes your mood? Have you noticed how impactful it is to be in a room where people are singing and praising God? Music holds power! Music and singing is not optional, it is a command! Why do we sing? What should we sing? Why does music affect us in such a big way? The Bible gives us the instruction of SELAH. We pause, reflect, and respond! What is another way that we praise and respond? We sing!

 

Series description:

Here is an honest question: How do we worship God?

We talk about worship all the time, but do we really know how to worship? Usually, the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about worship is to sing. This is definitely part of worship, but there is so much more! The book of Psalms is actually a book of worship. In some ways, it is a handbook on how to worship. Good thing, because we need help in this area.

Throughout the book of Psalms, there is a word that is inserted quite frequently that helps us understand worship. This word is Selah! It means to pause, reflect, and praise! Let's take the next few weeks to learn how to pause, reflect, and praise our God!

 

Selah (סֶלָה) — pause, reflect, praise 

"We sing"

Part 2

 

II. What we sing

A. we sing to God (Psalms)

B. we sing about God (Hymns)

C. we sing to stir our hearts (Spiritual songs)

III. Who should sing