Israelite Rizz
The number of trumpeters in the dedication of Solomon's temple which demonstrated the impressive scale of David's music organization
(+/- 20)
One Hundred and Twenty
In Acts 16:25, what Paul and Silas were doing in the middle of the night that caught the attention of the prisoners around them.
"But about the middle of the night, Paul and Silas were praying and praising God with song, and the prisoners were listening to them." - Acts 16:25
In 1896, which publication from Jehovah's organization was entirely dedicated to songs and titled "Zion's Glad Songs of the Morning"?
What is the February 1, 1896, issue of Zion's Watch Tower?
"What was the significance of 'Kingdom Melodies No. 1' released at the 1980 district conventions?"
"It was the first in a series of music tapes produced by the Watchtower orchestra for the praise of Jehovah."
Why was the "Sing Out Joyfully to Jehovah" songbook revised in 2016?
What is to align the songs with the updated New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures and include new songs about preaching work and appreciation for the ransom?
In patriarchal times, women celebrated victories and achievements with tambourines, singing, and dancing, as seen when _______'s daughter greeted him with tambourine playing and dancing in the Bible.
Jephthah
What Jesus and his apostles did after the Lord’s Evening Meal.
"Finally, after singing praises, they went out to the Mount of Olives." - Mark 14:26
What year was singing at congregation meetings eliminated? (+/- 10 years)
In 1938 singing at congregation meetings was largely dispensed with. - w97 2/1 pp. 24-28
What is the unique approach of Jehovah's Witnesses in honoring Jehovah God when it comes to music composition?
Jehovah's Witnesses compose Kingdom Melodies anonymously to ensure all honor goes to Jehovah God.
What refinements were made in our new songbook?
The refinements in the new songbook include arranging songs by subject matter, revising lyrics for clarity and modern language, and modifying titles and lyrics to be more considerate of certain audiences.
More than one tenth of active Levites, around 4,000 in number, included 288 who were known as 'experts' in this sacred duty.
'Trained in song to Jehovah' -1 Chronicles 25:7
According to the apostle Paul's guidance in Colossians 3:16, what first-century Christians did to teach and encourage one another to do in their worship of Jehovah.
“Keep on teaching and encouraging one another with psalms, praises to God, spiritual songs sung with gratitude, singing in your hearts to Jehovah.” (Col. 3:16)
Who composed and sang songs of praise to Jehovah during five years of solitary confinement, with several of his compositions now used by Jehovah's Witnesses in their worship?
Harold King
How do orchestral renditions of our Kingdom songs get prepared?
Orchestral renditions of our Kingdom songs are prepared by selecting music, writing arrangements for the orchestra, and having the musicians practice and record it. Some of these dedicated musicians live outside the United States. We should appreciate their efforts by listening attentively when the music is played at our events.
Why is it important to be aware of the time and what's happening around us during a convention session?
To prepare our minds and hearts for the talks that will follow, ensuring that we are attentive and not distracted.
The ancient event, dating back approximately 3,500 years, inspired the singing of praise to Jehovah, as documented when Israel celebrated
Their deliverance at the Red Sea. - Exodus 15:1-21
The term, referencing Christian compositions, is used in the New Testament to describe songs with spiritual lyrics and praises to God.
The Greek word for “psalm” (psal·mosʹ)
In 1905, what book was published, featuring 333 songs described as "A Choice Collection of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs to Aid God’s People in Singing and Making Melody in their Hearts unto the Lord"?
"Hymns of the Millennial Dawn"
What type of music did the junior high school in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, start playing over the loudspeaker system that led to no further complaints from neighbors and became a daily routine for the students and teachers?
Kingdom Melodies.
In 2007, what did the Governing Body arrange to help congregations learn songs, and where can you find many of the vocal recordings made at the branches today?
The Governing Body arranged for a chorus of singers to produce recordings, and many of the vocal recordings made at the branches are now available for download on www.jw.org.
Name one role in the biblical organization provided for complex arrangements of instrumentation and voices in temple worship as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:27, 28
"directors," "experts," "learners," or "heads of the singers"
According to the text, what series of Psalms is it likely that Jesus and the apostles sang, possibly including Psalm 116, as they prepared for the events about to take place.
What is the Hallel, Psalms 113 to 118?"
In 1984, what songbook was released containing 225 Kingdom songs, with both words and melodies composed by dedicated servants of Jehovah from around the world?
What is "Sing Praises to Jehovah"?
"In 1966, the Watchtower Society, famous for its printing operations, ventured into a new medium. What did they begin producing at their yearly district conventions that year?"
"What are costumed Bible dramas or sound recordings?"
What are the various practical lessons found in the original songs for Christian life and ministry?
The original songs for Christian life and ministry teach practical lessons on topics like hospitality, unity, friendship, courage, love, faith, returning to Jehovah, forgiveness, daily integrity, and the balanced use of cell phones.