In Psalm 98:4-6, this passage from the Bible is like a call to a big celebration. It invites everyone in the whole world to be glad and make music. The writer talks about singing loudly, playing harps, blowing trumpets, and using a ram’s horn. These were the instruments people used in festivals, so the picture is of a happy, noisy crowd celebrating together. The reason for all this joy is to honor God as the King.

Christians believe they have something special to sing about because they see God not only as King but also as someone who loves and saves them. We want to sing because God cares for us, forgives us, and gives us hope through Jesus. We feel deep happiness and want to express it with music, singing, and joyful words. Singing is like saying “thank you” to God with a song. “He who sings prays twice” - attributed to Augustine (AD 354–430)

Discussion Questions:

1. What are some popular songs in your home country, and why do people like them?
2. What instruments do you know how to play, or which ones would you like to learn?
3. What kind of music do you like to listen to? How do these songs make you feel?
4. Have you ever written a song? What were you trying to say in your song? If you haven’t written a song, what song would you like to write?
5. What are some things in your life that make you want to sing or celebrate?
6. What do you think Augustine meant by “he who sings prays twice”?