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    More Than a Song – Discovering the Truth of Scripture Hidden in Today’s Popular Christian Music

    More Than a Song is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to helping you discover the truth of Scripture hidden in today’s popular Christian music. Each episode teaches you to connect portions of God’s Word with the songs you’re singing along with on the radio to help you meditate on Truths that will transform your way of thinking and, ultimately, your life.

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    #462: "I See Grace" by Micah Tyler Apr 03, 2023
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    Is it difficult for you to see God’s grace in the middle of what appears to be a disaster? If you place yourself in the shoes of Christ’s followers at His death, burial, and resurrection, they do not see grace. Micah Tyler’s song “I See Grace” inspired me to consider what Christ’s followers saw instead.

    Join me as we consider the curse they saw in God’s most tremendous expression of grace.

    In this episode, I discuss the following:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Consult an outside resource
        • Consider the opposite
    • The free one-page PDF Episode Guide to guide your study - Episode 462 Download
    • The empty tomb with the stone rolled away - Mark 16:1-8
    • The curse we’re under without Christ and the curse Christ became - Galatians 3:10-14
    • The crushing curse for disobeying any of God’s commandments - Deuteronomy 28
    • “We cannot begin to grasp the significance of the cross or the full measure of the love of God without first having some idea of the biblical concept of the curse.” - R. C. Sproul “God’s Love: How the Infinite God Cares for His Children” - Amazon Paid Link
    • Considering God’s blessing as the opposite of God’s curse - Numbers 6:22-26
    • Unpacking Numbers 6:22-26 in Episode #330
    • If the blessing is God’s nearness, then the curse is measured in terms of God’s distance
    • A picture of the scapegoat in Leviticus 16:20-22
      • The camp symbolizes where the presence of God dwelt
      • The wilderness symbolizes outer darkness
    • Considering the details of Christ’s death as it relates to the practice of the scapegoat
    • How Christ ha

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    #461: "Broken Pieces" by Amanda Nolan Mar 20, 2023
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    It may seem hopeless. Your life is shattered into a million pieces. You are broken and empty. God is calling you to Himself. He is the master artist who can take your broken pieces and assemble them like a stained glass masterpiece. Amanda Nolan sings about that in her song "Broken Pieces."

    Let's explore a "broken pieces" story in the Old Testament.

    In this episode, I discuss the following:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read in context
      • Listen to an audio version of the text
      • Repetition
      • Consult an outside resource
      • Start with God
      • Follow the cross-references
      • Remember, the characters described in the Bible were REAL
    • The free one-page PDF Episode Guide to guide your study - Episode 461 Download
    • A valuable resource to study Ruth - Teaching Ruth and Esther by Christopher Ash - Amazon paid link
    • Reading Old Testament narratives correctly - Bible Project Video
    • A word study on loyal love (translated kindness in Ruth) - Bible Project Video
    • When reading Old Testament narratives, the line is not from Old Testament hero to me, it is from Old Testament to Christ, then to me in Christ
    • Reading the book of Ruth as a foreshadowing of the gospel
    • Five threads to examine as you read:
      • Names of people
      • Places
        • Bethlehem
        • Moab - Numbers 22-25; Deuteronomy 23:3-6
      • The verb to "turn" or "return"

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    Special Edition: Amanda Nolan on Friday With Friends Mar 17, 2023
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    In this episode, I have the privilege of hosting Amanda Nolan to talk about her new song "Broken Pieces," her faith and music story, her favorite Scriptures, and the habits that keep her time in God's Word fresh.

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    #460: "Gratitude" by Brandon Lake Mar 06, 2023
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    What is your natural response to the love, power, and glory of God? Do your lips exclaim hallelujah? Do you sing with joy? Do you praise with a heart of gratitude? That's what Brandon Lake's song "Gratitude" leads us to do. And it's reflective of another song in Scripture.

    King David was in a literal wilderness season when he wrote Psalm 63. Let's consider his song together in light of his circumstances.

    In this episode, I discuss the following:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Follow the cross-reference
      • Complete a word study
      • Consult an outside resource
      • Meditate on Scripture
      • Make a list
    • The free one-page PDF Episode Guide to guide your study - Episode 460 Download
    • Choosing Psalm 63 because our theme verse matches the lyrics of our song - Psalm 63:4
    • Following the cross-reference to 2 Samuel 13-19 to read about David and Absolom and what led to David's wilderness experience
    • Considering the headspace David may have been in when he wrote Psalm 63
      • Weary - 2 Samuel 16:14
      • Weary and discouraged - 2 Samuel 17:2
      • Hungry and thirsty - 2 Samuel 17:29
    • Reading Psalm 63 with the background knowledge of 2 Samuel 13-19
    • The ark was not with David in the wilderness - 2 Samuel 15:24-26
    • God's steadfast love is better than life - Psalm 63:3
    • A word study on God's steadfast love - Bible Project Video
    • Hallelujah means "praise ye YAH (Yahweh)" - GotQuestions.org Article
    • Making a list of the methods of praise we see in Psalm 63

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics - NewReleaseToday.com
    • Martin H. Manser, Dictionary of Bible Themes: The Accessible and Comprehensive Tool for Topical Studies (London: Martin Manser, 2009)
    • My new favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

    This Week's Challenge

    Read 2 Samuel 13-19 this week. Read it over several days if you have to. Then pick up Psalm 63 and see how David's circumstances in the historical narrative shaped his song of praise to God. Take time to interact with Psalm 63. Make lists, write out your own prayers of praise back to God, and meditate on the words of this song

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    #459: "Don't Lose Heart" by Steven Curtis Chapman Feb 20, 2023
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    Let this be an encouragement to you. Don't lose heart, my friend. This life is filled with many afflictions -- some of which feel like they might pull us under. But you're not alone. Just like Steven Curtis Chapman sings in his song "Don't Lose Heart."

    Paul offers his own words of encouragement in his second letter to the Corinthians. Let's explore God's Word together.

    In this episode, I discuss the following:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read in context
      • Read and keep on reading
      • Make observations
      • Complete a word study
      • Follow the cross-references
    • The free one-page PDF Episode Guide to guide your study - Episode 459 Download
    • The KLOVE blog post where Steven discusses the story behind the song "Don't Lose Heart" - KLOVE.com article
    • Mary Beth Chapman's book "Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope" - Amazon Paid Link
    • Unpacking our feature verse and making observations - 2 Corinthians 4:1
    • The new covenant ministry of Paul (and followers of Christ to this day) - 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18
    • Following the cross-reference to Exodus 34
    • Wrongly seeing afflictions as a curse and not mercy
    • God's comfort in more significant measure than the affliction - 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
    • Exploring hope (as a way not to lose heart)
      • 2 Corinthians 1:7
      • 2 Corinthians 1:10
      • 2 Corinthians 3:12

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics - NewReleaseToday.com
    • John Frederick, “Mercy and Compassion,” ed. Douglas Mangum et al., Lexham Theological Wordbook, Lexham Bible Reference Series (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2014)
    • Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020)
    • My new favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

    This Week's Challenge

    Read 2 Corinthians this week. Look for afflictions and comfort. When faced with the choice to lose heart, set your hope in God instead. Take time to meditate on the truths God reveals to you this week.

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    #458: "God Really Loves Us" by Crowder Feb 06, 2023
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    It's true -- God really does love you. But what kind of love is the Father's love? This is the question I explored in Scripture in this episode inspired by Crowder's song "God Really Loves Us."

    Continue soaking in John's first epistle as we look at it from a different starting point.

    In this episode, I discuss the following:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Repetition
      • Read in context
      • Historical context
      • Mark up the text
      • Consult an outside resource
    • Episode 457, where we talk about studying 1 John, seeking what it has to teach us about being a child of God
    • God's love is distinct from humans because he is distinct from humans
    • God's love is a reflection of His character
    • Beholding the manner of God's love - 1 John 3:1
    • Reviewing the historical context around John's first epistle - "The Message of John's Letters" by David Jackman - Amazon Paid Link
    • Deducing the theological issue of the day by what John teaches on
    • The literary structure of 1 John - read it more like a spiral staircase
    • An outside resource about God's love - "God's Love: How the Infinite God Cares for His Children" by R.C. Sproul - Amazon Paid Link
    • Featured verses for this episode - 1 John 4:7-8
    • God is the source of all genuine love as defined and displayed by Him
    • God is not a composite of his attributes -- all of His attributes are true of Him all the time and true of each attribute
    • We cannot pick and choose the attributes of God we like
    • Interacting with 1 John to learn about love
      • Love is given - 1 John 3:1
      • Love is perfected - 1 John 2:5, 1 John 4:12, 1 John 4:16-17
      • Love saturates - 1 John 2:15
      • Love sacrifices self - 1 John 3:16
      • Love acts - 1 John 3:18
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    #457: "Who I Am" by Ben Fuller Jan 30, 2023
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    As believers, our position in Christ and the family of God changes everything. We have been transformed; who we were before is not who we are now. But did you know what we will be is not who we are now? I was inspired by Ben Fuller's song "Who I Am" to study what Scripture says is the evidence and responsibility of a child of God.

    Join me as we plumb the depths of 1 John this week.

    In this episode, I discuss the following:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Listen to an audio version of the text
      • Start with God
      • Mark up the text
      • Meditate on God's Word
      • Define words
      • Explore a theme
      • Repetition
      • Make a list
    • The goal of the podcast is not to "mix it up" but instead discover and meditate on God's Word -- even if you stay in the same place for awhile
    • Companion episodes to this week
      • Episode 447 - "Then Christ Came" by MercyMe
      • Episode 455 - "Perfectly Loved" by Rachael Lampa
    • Looking for what God is concerned about before looking for how Scripture speaks to your concerns
    • Reading with an antenna up for repeated words or themes that rise to the surface
    • The Greek and English definitions of the word "abide"
    • Measuring your life against God's definition and adjusting accordingly
    • The characteristics of a child of God in 1 John
      • Practice righteousness - 1 John 2:29
      • Anticipate further transformation at the coming of Christ - 1 John 3:2
      • Don't practice sinning - 1 John 3:9
      • Contrasted with the children of the devil - 1 John 3:10
      • Love each other - 1 John 3:10, 1 John 5:1, 1 John 5:2
      • Know God - 1 John 4:7
      • Believe that Jesus is the Christ - 1 John 5:1
      • Love God and obey His commands - 1 John 5:2

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    #456: "Good Lord" by David Leonard Jan 23, 2023
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    In his song "Good Lord," David Leonard sings about looking back to see all that God has done, which provides the foundation for his declaration about the goodness of God. This is a celebrated practice throughout Scripture.

    This week we soak in a Psalm of Remembrance and learn the value of remembering and rehearsing the goodness of God.

    In this episode, I discuss the following:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read in context
      • Listen to an audio version of the text
      • Read aloud
      • Repetition
      • Make a list
      • Start with God
      • Follow the cross-references
    • Looking for the songwriter's purpose - Psalm 78:1-4
    • The types of Psalms found in Scripture
    • Psalm 78 as a didactic psalm - intended to instruct
    • Reasons to teach our children/others the truths of Scripture - Psalm 78:5-8
    • Following the cross-references to the historical narrative summarized in Psalm 78
    • Three times the psalmist highlights the people testing God - Psalm 78:18, Psalm 78:41, Psalm 78:56)
    • How when we test God in our hearts, it often comes from a false narrative
    • The root of the testing was unbelief and a lack of trust in His saving power - Psalm 78:21-22
    • Another reason the people tested God -- they did not remember His power or the day when He redeemed them - Psalm 78:40-42
    • A warning to remind us that remembering what God has done is not enough - Psalm 78:35-37

    Why did they test God? Because they did not remember His power or the day when He redeemed them.

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    #455: "Perfectly Loved" by Rachael Lampa Jan 16, 2023
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    There is comfort and conviction in the idea that we are perfectly loved by God. We can learn about God's perfect love in Scripture and then use Rachael Lampa's song "Perfectly Loved" to remind us of what we've studied.

    Let's contemplate this area of Scripture together using a meditative practice.

    In this episode, I discuss the following:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Pray
      • Repetition
      • Read the text aloud
      • Listen to contemplative music as you meditate
      • Slow down
      • One word
      • Meditate on God's Word
      • Consider the opposite
      • Follow the cross-references
      • Pray Scripture
    • Following the Lectio Devina workflow in Logos Bible Software
    • Stretching yourself by trying something new but giving yourself grace in the process
    • Start by asking God to guide your time in His Word
    • The next step is the "lectio" part of Lectio Devina (which means Divine Reading) - lectio means "reading" in Latin - 1 John 4:15-19
    • Write down words or phrases that jump out at you - I wrote:
      • ??because as he is, so also are we in this world??
      • fear has to do with punishment
      • love gives us confidence
      • love perfected WITH us...interesting word choice...WITH
      • we love because he first loved us - my blog post I promised to link to
    • Take the next step of meditating on the passage and the words and phrases that jumped out at you - my thoughts included:
      • It's all about abiding - 1 John 4:15-16
      • My love is perfected for what purpose? - 1 John 4:17
      • Chasing cross-references - 1 John 3:1, 2 Peter 2
      • God's perfect love provides relationship and rescue
      • What does "perfect" really mean? -

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    #454: "All Praise" by Sean Curran Jan 09, 2023
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    One of the main reasons listeners give for not reading the Bible for themselves is distraction. I'm right there with you. I can't tell you the number of times I pick up my phone to do something, and my notifications send me off on the trail of distraction that leads to forgetting what I wanted to do on my phone in the first place. Sean Curran's song "All Praise" reminds us to fix our eyes on God. This is to turn our attention to Him and His ways.

    Let's explore three Scripture areas that tell us what to fix our eyes on.

    In this episode, I discuss the following:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read in context
      • Make a list
      • Meditate on Scripture
    • Passion Conferences and the longevity of them - Isaiah 26:8
    • A response to the public recitation of God's Word
    • A previous episode on fixing our eyes - Episode 331
    • Fixing our eyes on Jesus - Hebrews 12:2
      • Noting the amount of unseen and unknown things people of faith persisted in - Hebrews 11
      • Seeing with Spiritual eyes - Hebrews 11:3
      • Making a list of things to do - Hebrews 12
      • The results of Jesus as our example
    • Fixing our eyes on the commandments of God - Psalm 119:6-7
      • Making a list of reactions to God's Word - Psalm 119:1-8
      • The results of walking in, keeping, and seeking God's Word in your life
    • Fixing our eyes on eternal, unseen things - 2 Corinthians 4:18
      • The veil of the Old Testament - Exodus 34
      • The veil of the New Testament - 2 Corinthians 3
      • The light of Christ causing us to see - 2 Corinthians 4:6
    • Jesus' teaching on how we gain sight - John 3

    Your marching orders are to fix your eyes on the example of Christ, fix your eyes on the life giving Word of God, and don’t get distracted by the things we can see, but rather fix our eyes o

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