Today marks the death of a brilliant musician and diligent theologian.

For the Colson Center, I'm John Stone Street with the Point.

Johan Sebastian Bach was raised in a family of North German musicians.

He lost his parents by age 10.

He sung in a boys' choir, played the violin early on, and later moved to the organ,

where he was quickly recognized for his unique talent.

Of course, today, he's known for his compositions, where his deep knowledge of theology becomes so evident.

Although music historians often point out the variety of musical influence,

Northern and Southern German, French, and Italian music, Christians have long marveled

at the theological depth and richness found in the cantatas

that Bach wrote for churches in Leipzig. As director of church music, he designed every single

one to echo the gospel reading in both language and emotional effect. Over time, it earned him the title

of the Fifth Evangelist. Like Bach, let's be sure that in all the works of our hands,

and especially in our creative acts,

that we draw from a deep and growing knowledge of God.

For the Colson Center, I'm John Stone Street.