In an expository song, the main idea of a passage of Scripture is the main idea of the song. Colossians 3:16 says: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” A good expository song is a song in which the word of Christ dwells richly.

Christianity has a long tradition of expository sermons, where the main idea of a passage of Scripture is the main idea of the sermon. Certainly nothing Scripturally forbids surrounding expository sermons with unrelated songs, but there is untapped potential in reinforcing the sermon by singing songs rooted in the same sermon text.

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wdt_ID # Reference Title Author Artist/Editor Hymnal/Album Publishing Information Year Lyrics Sheet Music YouTube Amazon Genre Main Idea Book Ch Vs Vs2
44721 1 Genesis 1:1-2 In the Beginning (Genesis 1:1-2) Stephen Rutland Introduced by Stephen Rutland on Scripture Songs for Kids (The Lost Tracks) (2021). 2.021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o1RRtpdtzs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MR7LKKP/ Scripture Songs Quote Genesis 1 1 2
44722 1 Genesis 1:1-3 Let There Be Light (Genesis 1:1-3) Faith Inkubators/BibleSong Introduced by Faith Inkubators/BibleSong on Let There Be Light (Songs from Genesis) (2020). 2.020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ7R1zZLfvc https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B084QP3XP4 CCM Yes Genesis 1 1 3
44723 1 Genesis 1:1-3 In the Beginning Luther L. Lovett Golden Harvest https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VO3VB4/ Southern Gospel Reference Genesis 1 1 3
44724 1 Genesis 1:1-3 The Voice Of The Lord Michael Morrow Emu Music Introduced by Emu Music on Let All Creation Sing (2008). 2.008 https://emumusic.com/products/the-voice-of-the-lord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlWAXup3E0Q https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ICP4R0/ Praise and Worship Reference Genesis 1 1 3
44725 1 Genesis 1:1-3 Genesis 1:1-3 (ESV) Stan Blair Introduced by Stan Blair on Swordgrip Scripture Songs: Genesis to Psalms (2020). 2.020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eV6MPchTmY https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0892TDXCK/ Scripture Songs Quote Genesis 1 1 3
44726 1 Genesis 1:1-3 God Is Creator (Genesis 1:1-3) Seeds Family Worship Introduced by Seeds Family Worship on The Character of God (2012). 2.012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkPoz7LO0Pc https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B009MKJWLC Scripture Songs Quote Genesis 1 1 3
44727 1 Genesis 1:1-4 Creation Musical (Day 1) Amber Sky Records Introduced by Amber Sky Records on One Big Gulp (2010). 2.010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf9CxmRdhSw https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B00FY7S62I Children's Reference Genesis 1 1 4
44728 1 Genesis 1:1-5 In deep eternity, outlying J. C. Embry https://hymnary.org/text/in_deep_eternity_out_lying https://hymnary.org/text/in_deep_eternity_out_lying Hymns Yes Genesis 1 1 5
44729 1 Genesis 1:1-5 In the Beginning Songs for Saplings (Dana Dirksen) Introduced by Dana Dirksen on Songs for Saplings: 123 (2011). 2.011 https://bandcamp.songsforsaplings.com/track/in-the-beginning#lyrics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hmA1X-cLgg https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B004T9YNC4 Children's Yes Genesis 1 1 5
44730 1 Genesis 1:1-5 Genesis 1:1-5 Luke and Emily Introduced by Luke and Emily on Songs to Remember, Vol. 1 (2018). 2.018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7X00LQhS2o https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B07D7SKHDV Other Quote Genesis 1 1 5
44731 1 Genesis 1:1-5 Genesis 1:1-5 (In the Beginning) Elizabeth Ledford Introduced by Elizabeth Ledford on Scripture Songs, Vol. 1 (2020). 2.020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssJ_3Xovz8Y https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B084JR5CX9 Scripture Songs Quote Genesis 1 1 5
44732 1 Genesis 1:1-5 In the Beginning / Genesis 1:1-5 Tommy and Jo Hendricks Introduced by Tommy and Jo Hendricks on Mega Verses, Vol. 1 (2012). 2.012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE8d92LMl78 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A8WH5GM/ Scripture Songs Quote Genesis 1 1 5
44733 1 Genesis 1:1-5 Turn on the Light Rick Lange Introduced by Rick Lange on What Can I Say About Jesus (2022). 2.022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvfOrgOfBgo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z7HMSD1/ Other Yes Genesis 1 1 5
44734 1 Genesis 1:1-10 Lift Your Eyes - A Creation Hymn Part 1 Lilyfields Introduced by Lilyfields on Lift Your Eyes (2010). 2.010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emH3XekD8sU https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B004IAWUZ6 CCM Yes Genesis 1 1 10
44735 1 Genesis 1:1-15 God, That Madest Earth and Heaven Reginald Heber, Frederick Lucian Hosmer https://hymnary.org/text/god_who_madest_earth_and_heaven_darknes https://hymnary.org/text/god_who_madest_earth_and_heaven_darknes Hymns Reference Genesis 1 1 15
44736 1 Genesis 1:1 In the Beginning Terry Pillow Joyful Praise 1.971 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NTMAYN4 Southern Gospel Reference Genesis 1 1
44737 1 Genesis 1:1 Something from Nothing ApologetiX Introduced by ApologetiX on Conspiracy No. 56 (2020). 2.020 http://apologetix.com/music/song.php?freebie=true%20&song_id=918 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyW6XIYI-5w https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B084BZGQ8N Christian Rock Reference Genesis 1 1
44738 1 Genesis 1:1 Who Made The World? Stephanie Carmichael Emu Music Introduced by Emu Music on A Very, Very, Very Big God (2011). 2.011 https://emumusic.com/products/who-made-the-world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGaHaRKJt74 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004KRKRMK/ Children's Reference Genesis 1 1
44739 1 Genesis 1:1 Genesis 1:1 Awana Introduced by Awana on Ultimate Adventure Music Book 1 NKJV (Part 1 of 2) (2008). 2.008 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPMfHD5bzTo https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B003UYX41A Children's Quote Genesis 1 1
44740 1 Genesis 1:1 Genesis 1:1 Dimitri Caver Introduced by Dimitri Caver on Hide the Word 1: Old Testament (2012). 2.012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iBPkj8LObM https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0094BAEPC Scripture Songs Quote Genesis 1 1
44741 1 Genesis 1:1 Genesis 1:1 Emma's Dad Introduced by Emma's Dad on First Grade Verses (2020). 2.020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cno8SaNM52Y https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B08FXZ2J58 Scripture Songs Quote Genesis 1 1
44742 1 Genesis 1:1 Genesis 1:1 Marjorie L. Wingert Introduced by Marjorie L. Wingert on Sing Along with Mr. Caleb (2020). 2.020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk9J-4Q5UnA https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B08NWF8MX4 Scripture Songs Quote Genesis 1 1
44743 1 Genesis 1:1 Genesis 1:1 and 3:6 Jeff Miller Introduced by Jeff Miller on Hidden in My Heart, Volume I (2012). 2.012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x0QPs6YDUY https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B07MGSG7MZ Scripture Songs Quote Genesis 1 1
44744 1 Genesis 1:1 Genesis 1:1 and Leviticus 17:14 Jeff Miller Introduced by Jeff Miller on Christian Evidences Memory Work (2016). 2.016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvf0M0TaXnc https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B081S8CRJ8 Scripture Songs Quote Genesis 1 1
44745 1 Genesis 1:1 God Created the Heaven and Earth (Genesis 1:1) The Wonder Kids Introduced by The Wonder Kids on I'm a Believer! Singable Bible Songs & Verses for Christian Kids (2022). 2.022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k5SH1eKQFo https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B09MBDPPJ2 Scripture Songs Quote Genesis 1 1

Expository Songs from Each Book of the Bible

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