How God Values Music

This book by Ryan Malone is intriguing. I highly recommend this book to all musicians and singers, especially worship leaders. 

First off, it is free. Yes, free. I found it online and was able to order a hard copy from the ministry. It took a few weeks to show up in my mailbox, but when it did I was excited. 

A very clear, complete and concise picture was painted for me as I read about the music of heaven compared to the music of earth. 

Review

• Total Pages: 87
• Shortest Chapter length: 8 pages
• Longest chapter length: 20 pages
• First Published: 2018

Chapter Titles

Introduction: Expanding the Throne Room Culture

1. Where Did Music Come From?
2. How Advanced Was Biblical Music?
3. Music Prior to the Temple
4. Music of the First and Second Temple Periods
5. Music in the New Testament
6. The Importance of Music

Worship Quotes

1. "The Spread of the throne -room culture was to start in Eden and spread from there."
2. "The Musicians of the Davidic throne were considered a valuable part of Israels culture." 
3. "Sound Exists in the Spirit Realm."
4. "By flying through space, celestial bodies are emitting 'sound'."
5. "The capacity for music had no beginning."
6. "What made David famous to the neighboring peoples was the popular song about him."
7. "...Levitical women served in musical functions in the temple."
8. "If Solomon lived in Western Europe during the past 300 hundred years, we would likely have considered him one of the greatest composers of history."
9. "Godly music is an effective defense in spiritual or even physical warfare."
10. "The Earth is the foundation for planting the heavens."

Fresh Perspective

This book offers a fresh perspective on worship music. 

I enjoyed reading about how music in heaven existed before earth. I liked reading about ancient cultures using harmonies and sophisticated and complex forms.

​Overall. Great book.