We are cerebral, but we are also emotional. The Bible takes this into account and answers multiple levels, touching us with information but also touching us at the emotional level. We express gratitude and overwhelming joy. The living word of God dances through all of our worlds, drama, music, poetry, narrative, paradox, and mystery. The living word of God awakens us to God in ways beyond explanation.
Music is a greater cultural force today than at any time in history.
Music is seldom mentioned in the early books of the Bible. The tabernacle instructions do not give instruction about music. Finally, when David designs the temple Israel gets instruction about music in worship. Music flowed from hearts in natural musical idiom. Later, the early church brought music from the Jewish synagogues, including music that would sound strange today.