In the lyrics of the hymns that we often sing, God combines the power of music along with His truth to draw His people closer to Himself (
Ephesians 5:18-21; Colossians 3:16-17). In
Deuteronomy 31-32, God instructs
Moses to teach a new generation of Israelites a song that proclaimed God’s faithfulness, but it would also become a witness against them when they settled in the Promised Land and forsook Him (
Deuteronomy 31:21).
The song’s purpose was twofold:
1) It would show the Israelites that God had a right to their love (
Deuteronomy 32:7-14). Also compare
Deuteronomy 32:11 with
Matthew 23:37).
2) It would call them back to Himself when they had come to the end of their own strength (
Deuteronomy 32:36-39).
Beloved, let us never underestimate the power of
godly acapella Christian music.
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
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