Introduction :
Mayberry is having an underpass put in and this is requiring some blasting out at the construction site. Hodge brings his goat (Jimmy) into town for the day and, while running errands the goat gets loose and eats some of the dynamite. Everyone becomes afraid of the potential for explosion Jimmy possesses. They seek to find solutions to the quandary. Finally they stumble upon the idea of Barney playing his French Harp and lead the goat out of town. The mayor and Hodge hear an explosion from the construction site and think Andy and Barney were blown up leading the goat away. They break into a eulogy not knowing the duo had returned and were listening in the other room.

Lesson Points
How to handle situations when we don’t know what to do (Proverbs 3:5-6)
        Barney
                Panics
                Blames the goat for doing what goats do naturally
        The Mayor
                Wants to force a solution that won’t work
                Wants to shoot the goat and thus
        Andy
                Remain calm
                Get advice (Proverbs 11:4; 15:22)
                Become creative (lead the goat out of town with music)

The Power of music (1 Samuel 16:23; Ephesians 5:19)
        It can have a significant effect on those who listen to it

The Importance of a good reputation (Proverbs 20:11; 22:1)
        It is earned over time
        It can be lost by foolish behavior

Discussion
What do you do when you become afraid or have a problem you don’t know the answer to?

How does the music you listen to effect you?

If people looked at what you do and what you say. What kind of a reputation might they give you.