Message Notes

(I) SONGS OF MOSES

1. Exodus 15

To commemorate the victorious crossing of the Red Sea

2. Deuteronomy 32

To commemorate forty years of leading the children of Israel

3. Psalm 90

To teach people to live wisely

(II) INSPIRATION FOR THE COMPOSITION OF SONGS

1. Inspiration from God

2. Inspiration from powerful and significant events of life

a) Past

b) Present

3. Inspiration to worship God

a) Ascribing greatness to the Lord

b) Extolling God

c) Appreciating the covenantal relationship with God

d) In great awe of God

(III) APPROPRIATE RESPONSE

1. Consciousness of singing to the Lord (Exodus 15:1)

2. Consciousness of singing to God as His people (Exodus 15:20)

3. Consciousness of Theological significance

a) Ascribe greatness to God (Psalm 68)

b) Giving thanks to God for His hand in the life of the nation of Israel (Psalm 105)

c) Confessing of sins to God (Psalm 106)

d) Spirit of giving thanks to be taught (Psalm 107)