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Johann Sebastian Bach: Music for God

Music History: The Baroque Masters

Day 52of 180
Week 11of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Johann Sebastian Bach used music to worship God

2

Learn about the meaning of 'Soli Deo Gloria'

3

Appreciate music as a way to glorify God

📖 Scripture Connection

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 pipes!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates how music can be used to praise and worship God, just as Bach believed

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Blank paper
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 3 Music
  • Bach portrait (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Today in BibleMouse, we'll explore how a famous composer used his music to honor God!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about the Baroque period yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Johann Sebastian Bach was a brilliant musician who believed every note he wrote could praise God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Bach wrote 'SDG' (Soli Deo Gloria) on his music, meaning 'Glory to God Alone'
  • He composed music for church services and believed music was a gift from God
  • Bach created beautiful music that still inspires people today
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we use our talents to glorify God?
  • What makes music special to you?
3Activity: My Music, God's Glory (10 min)
creative

Create a musical praise drawing inspired by Psalm 150

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw an instrument from the psalm
  2. Write 'Soli Deo Gloria' on your artwork
  3. Share how your drawing shows praising God
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw one instrument

Challenge: Create a musical notation design

4Closing (3 min)

Recap Bach's love for God through music

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'Soli Deo Gloria' mean?
  • How did Bach use music to praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll listen to Bach's beautiful music and learn more about Baroque style

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Bach wrote over 1,000 musical compositions, many for church worship

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
  • Encourage children to see music as a form of worship
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find historical context challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about music as a way to praise God

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Listen to a Bach chorale
  • Research more about Bach's life
  • Try writing 'SDG' on a musical drawing

Ready for Tomorrow?

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