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The dictionary indicates that the word preach means to deliver a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people, typically in church, or to publicly proclaim or teach a religious message or belief.
While those definitions accurately describe how Paul and Barnabas taught, sometimes a song also can be a way of preaching.
Through the years, I have been privileged to sing with many choral groups, performing a wide range of musical styles.
One of my favorite numbers, and one that certainly preaches the gospel, is a traditional spiritual entitled Good News, Chariot's a Comin'.
The lyrics powerfully communicate the longing for an eternal home that was handed down musically from generation to generation.
As I sing it, I cannot help but mourn the suffering and oppression, some of the much tribulation alluded to in our focus verse, that led to such a song.
However, I also marvel at the hope that transcended the circumstances of those early singers.
The words are simple and repetitive, yet they offer reassurance about what awaits beyond this life.
Good news, chariot's a comin', and I don't want it to leave me behind.
There's a long white robe in heaven, I know, and I don't want it to leave me behind.
There's a starry crown in heaven, I know, and I don't want it to leave me behind.
There's a golden harp in heaven, I know, and I don't want it to leave me behind.
Good news, chariot's a comin', and I don't want it to leave me behind.
The song shares the good news that one day all who have experienced new life through Jesus Christ will be taken into an eternity with Him.
It proclaims the blessed hope that our current circumstances, no matter how troubled, are only temporary.
The joys that await us in heaven will be eternal.
Now, that is very good news.
The word gospel comes from a Greek word meaning good news, and without doubt, the message of encouragement these two men preached was good.
Today, there are many sources of news in our world, everything from word of mouth to electronic messaging that can span the globe in mere seconds.
There is plenty of bad news that graphically demonstrates the fact that humanity is broken and in great need of help.
Yet, good news is also available.
We can have hope of a bright future through Christ.
The dictionary indicates that the word preach means to deliver a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people, typically in church, or to publicly proclaim or teach a religious message or belief.
While those definitions accurately describe how Paul and Barnabas taught, sometimes a song also can be a way of preaching.
Through the years, I have been privileged to sing with many choral groups, performing a wide range of musical styles.
One of my favorite numbers, and one that certainly preaches the gospel, is a traditional spiritual entitled Good News, Chariot's a Comin'.
The lyrics powerfully communicate the longing for an eternal home that was handed down musically from generation to generation.
As I sing it, I cannot help but mourn the suffering and oppression, some of the much tribulation alluded to in our focus verse, that led to such a song.
However, I also marvel at the hope that transcended the circumstances of those early singers.
The words are simple and repetitive, yet they offer reassurance about what awaits beyond this life.
Good news, chariot's a comin', and I don't want it to leave me behind.
There's a long white robe in heaven, I know, and I don't want it to leave me behind.
There's a starry crown in heaven, I know, and I don't want it to leave me behind.
There's a golden harp in heaven, I know, and I don't want it to leave me behind.
Good news, chariot's a comin', and I don't want it to leave me behind.
The song shares the good news that one day all who have experienced new life through Jesus Christ will be taken into an eternity with Him.
It proclaims the blessed hope that our current circumstances, no matter how troubled, are only temporary.
The joys that await us in heaven will be eternal.
Now, that is very good news.
The word gospel comes from a Greek word meaning good news, and without doubt, the message of encouragement these two men preached was good.
Today, there are many sources of news in our world, everything from word of mouth to electronic messaging that can span the globe in mere seconds.
There is plenty of bad news that graphically demonstrates the fact that humanity is broken and in great need of help.
Yet, good news is also available.
We can have hope of a bright future through Christ.
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