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Psalm 150 Orchestra

Instruments of the Orchestra

Day 135of 180
Week 27of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Identify musical instruments mentioned in Psalm 150

2

Understand how different instruments can be used to praise God

3

Develop appreciation for musical worship

Psalm 150:3-5

Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing. Praise him with stringed instruments and pipe! Praise him with loud cymbals. Praise him with resounding cymbals!

Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates how various instruments can be used to worship and praise God

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Instrument pictures from BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Paper
  • Colored pencils

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's lesson about brass and percussion instruments

💭 Review Question: What brass instruments did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Exploring musical praise through Psalm 150

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves music and created instruments for His praise
  • Different instruments can glorify God in unique ways
  • Worship is not just about sound, but about heart attitude
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we use music to honor God?
  • What instruments do you know that can praise God?
3Activity: Psalm 150 Instrument Illustration (10 min)
creative

Create an illustration showing the instruments mentioned in Psalm 150

📝 Instructions:
  1. Read Psalm 150 together
  2. List out all instruments mentioned
  3. Draw a colorful picture showing these instruments praising God
  4. Write one sentence about how each instrument might praise God
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace or color pre-drawn instrument outlines

Challenge: Research historical versions of these ancient instruments

4Closing (3 min)

Review instruments of praise and their significance

📝 Review Questions:
  • What instruments did we find in Psalm 150?
  • How can music bring glory to God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore sight-singing in minor keys

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Psalm 150 is a powerful celebration of praise using multiple instruments

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creative expression
  • Focus on joy of musical worship
  • Allow child to explore different ways of praising
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel self-conscious about musical abilities

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about music and understanding of worship concept

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple rhythm using instruments mentioned in Psalm 150
  • Listen to classical or worship music that uses multiple instruments
  • Research ancient musical instruments from Biblical times

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