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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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    #346: "Rise Up (Lazarus)" by CAIN Oct 19, 2020
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    What if Lazarus never came out of the tomb? When Jesus made Lazarus alive again it wasn't so that he could lie there wrapped in burial clothes, it was so he could walk in newness of life. The CAIN band sings of this in their song "Rise Up (Lazarus)". We, too, are called to walk in newness of life.

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    Join me on a journey through the New Testament to explore what we are to "rise up" to do.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - our Bible Interaction Tool Exercises this week are:
      • Explore a theme/topic in Scripture
      • Reading in context
      • Following the cross-references
      • Slowing down
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
    • How we are dead in sin apart from Christ - Ephesians 2:1-10
    • Considering ourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus - Romans 6
    • Dying to sin IN ORDER THAT we might walk in newness of life - Romans 6:4
    • Slowing down in Romans 6 to see God's grace, what's on the other side of walking in newness of life, freedom, fruit, and eternal life in Christ
    • Being crucified with Christ - Galatians 2:20
    • Opposition to walking in newness of life - Galatians 5:16-25
    • Putting off our old self - Ephesians 4:17-24
    • Reading the story of Lazarus' resurrection in John 11 in light of all we've studied

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    #345: "Pray" by Koryn Hawthorne Oct 12, 2020
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    When I write the word "discipline," what do you think of? Do you think of correcting disobedience or do you think of training toward a good habit? Prayer is a spiritual discipline that is modeled by our Savior and sung about by Koryn Hawthorne in her song, "Pray."

    Let's explore what Scripture has to say about this spiritual discipline.

    In this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - our Bible Interaction Tool Exercises this week are:
      • Explore a theme/topic in Scripture
      • Reading in context
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
    • Spiritual disciplines essential to our walk with Christ
    • Unpacking some of the phrases found in the chorus
      • The Lord hears us when we pray - 1 Peter 3:12, 2 Corinthians 5:21
      • God responds when we pray - Jeremiah 33:3, Mark 11:24
      • Pray when we feel like we're not going to make it - Philippians 4:6-7
    • HOW to pray - Luke 11:1
    • How prayer is something that can be learned and needs to be practiced
    • Timothy Keller's book, "Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God"
    • Jesus' model for prayer - Luke 11:2-4
    • Another location for Jesus' prayer model - Matthew 6:5-13
    • Breaking down the model Jesus gave us to pray
      • Adoration
      • Reorienting our view to God's priorities
      • Asking for our daily sustenance
      • Prayer of watchfulness

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    #344: "I Don't Wanna Go" by Chris Renzema Oct 05, 2020
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    Oh, that I would make the mantra in the chorus of Chris Renzema's song the TRUE mantra of my life. When I sing along with "I Don't Wanna Go," I put God in the driver's seat. Too many times, however, I rush ahead of God and then ask Him to bless my efforts.

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    Let's explore a time when King David got it right in 2 Samuel 7.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - our Bible Interaction Tool Exercises this week are:
      • Explore a theme/topic in Scripture
      • Reading in context
      • Following the cross-references
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
    • Examples from our song of people NOT getting ahead of God
      • David and the temple - 2 Samuel 7
      • God's ways not being our ways - Isaiah 55:8-9
      • Israel on the shore of the Red Sea - Exodus 14
      • Moses observing the promised land from the mountain top - Numbers 27 and Deuteronomy 34
      • Peter on the mount of transfiguration - Matthew 17:1-9 and 2 Peter 1:16-21
      • Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane - Matthew 26
    • David wants to build a house for God
    • God wants to build a house for David
    • Solomon is slated to build the temple because David was a man of war - 1 Chronicles 22
    • The things we see in this account that include"
      • God's sovereign will
      • A link to the Abrahamic Covenant
      • An introduction to the Davidic Covenant
      • A link to our song
      • An example of praying in God's will by praying His words back to Him
    • The confidence we can have when praying in the will of God - 1 John 5:14-15

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    #343: "Great Is Our God" by Plumb Sep 28, 2020
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    The Bible is full of songs of praise. When we consider the words of these songs, we see deep, rich, pattern-altering examples of how to appropriately respond to our great God. The lyrics of "Great Is Our God" by Plumb are reflected in a song written by David and given to us as Psalm 145.

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    Sometimes we blow past these meaningful songs without letting them sink in and transform the way we think. This week we will slow down.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - our Bible Interaction Tool Exercises this week are:
      • Read in context
      • Repetition
      • Read the text aloud
    • Reading through this Psalm and not remembering what I read the next day - Psalm 145
    • Noticing how my character traits do not match the traits of my heavenly Father
    • How praying for others and sharing the verses you are reading can help you retain
    • A "hidden" promise in this Psalm that God will satisfy our hunger for Him - Psalm 145:16
    • How I understand the struggle to keep daily time in God's Word a priority
    • Considering the many ways the psalmist reflects proclaiming the greatness of God
    • As a faithful follower of God, we should be prepared to speak of the examples of God's power
      • specifically
      • personally
    • Teaching our children to "See God" - Give Them Wisdom Video by Merida Brooks
    • "Magnolia spotting" with my daughter, Meredith

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    #342: "Who You Are To Me" by Chris Tomlin Feat. Lady A Sep 21, 2020
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    Our world is full of "that may be true for you, but not for me" conversations. However, when it comes to God, His characteristics don't change based on my perception of them. In their new song, "Who You Are To Me," Chris Tomlin and Lady A aren't suggesting God can be one thing to you and something else to me. Rather, they are giving us lyrics to rehearse the goodness of a very personal God who longs to make His home in our hearts.

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    In fact, let's explore the topic of Jesus living inside of our hearts through Scripture.

    On this week's episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Exploring a topic
      • Marking up the text
      • Making a list
      • Meditating on Scripture
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
    • How almost every phrase of this song came up in conversation this week
    • Enjoying declaring the names and characteristics of God through song
    • How God's characteristics don't change based on my perception of them
    • How Scripture is God's revealed Word to us, not just stories on a page
    • How the question, "Am I still worthy of God's love?" is the wrong question - God's love is not bestowed based on worth
    • Getting down on my knees as a physical posture that represents my desire for the posture of my heart
    • Praying for a hunger and thirst for more of God...He will not leave you empty
    • Exploring the topic of Jesus living in our hearts
      • Romans 8:9-11
      • Ephesians 3:14-19
      • Colossians 1:24-29
      • Galatians 2:19-21

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    #341: "Promises" by Maverick City Music Sep 14, 2020
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    Have you ever been asked to define a word you're familiar with, but don't have the depth of knowledge and clarity to actually put it into words? This week's song "Promises" by Maverick City Music sings of some characteristics of God that inspired more scrutiny on my part.

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    Join me in exploring the God of covenant in Genesis and Romans this week.

    On this week's episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read in context
      • Consult an outside resource
      • Get your bearings with section headings
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
    • The value of rehearsing the faithfulness of God using specifics from the Bible and our own lives
    • Positioning yourself to be held accountable for staying in God's Word
    • Getting bold and creative in whatever season you're in to commit to interacting with God's Word
    • An overview of the life of Abram in Genesis up to God's covenant with him
    • What a covenant is and learning more about covenants in the Bible
    • Outside resources I used this week
      • Table Talk Magazine
      • GotQuestions.org
      • Timeline for Abraham
    • How God pursues covenant with people and not the other way around
    • The covenant ceremony between Abram and God in Genesis 15
    • Details of how covenants were ratified in Biblical times
    • Reading Romans 4 in light of what we learn in Genesis 15-17

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    #340: "Amadeo (Still My God)" by Ryan Stevenson Sep 07, 2020
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    Tragedy can rock us to our very core. How will our view of God change when our circumstances change? Ryan Stevenson sings of this in his song, "Amadeo (Still My God)." It is a declaration that is echoed in Scripture as well.

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    Join me as we explore the Book of Job to see what we can learn about God and how we should respond.

    On this week's episode I discuss:

    • 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
      • Consult an outside resource
      • Read Scripture out loud
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
    • My family's catastrophic loss due to Hurricane Laura
    • Job's profound loss - Job 1:13-19
    • Job's anguish echoed in the lives of those affected by tragedy - Job 3:24-26
    • Despite misery, tragic circumstances, and unimaginable loss...Yahweh is STILL MY GOD
    • Watching the Bible Project's Overview of Job video before reading the book of Job for yourself - YouTube Video
    • The idea that "the satan" referenced in Job may merely be "the one opposed" giving an opposing view to set the stage - BibleProject Blog Post Part One, BibleProject Blog Post Part Two
    • The idea that the book of Job gives us answers we need to a question we rarely think to ask (John Walton)
    • Honestly bringing our pain and grief to God, trusting that He actually cares and that He knows what He's doing
    • Remembering that the speeches given by Job and his friends are not God's words -- God speaks at the end
    • What retribution theology is and how Job and his friends su

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    #339: "My Weapon" by Natalie Grant Aug 31, 2020
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    With all of the talk these days about what is and is not "essential," it's good to be reminded that God's presence IS essential. Natalie Grant goes so far to declare God's presence as our weapon against the darkness in her song, "My Weapon."

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    Let's discover how essential God's presence was to Moses in Exodus 33.

    On this week's episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read in context
      • Use the section titles to get your bearings
      • Write out Scripture in your own words
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
    • God's initial response to NOT go with His people - Exodus 33:1-4
    • Getting really good at discovering what the Word of God says before moving on to other steps
    • Getting our bearings in large books of the Bible by using section headings
    • Discovering when Moses went up the mountain - Exodus 24:9-14
    • Acknowledging WHY God was so angry with the people that He would not accompany them to the promised land - Exodus 32:11-14
    • Writing out the scene in your own words (maybe even dramatizing it as I did)
    • Moses interceding for the people - Exodus 32:11-14, Exodus 33:12-17
    • A reminder from Episode 338 that joy accompanies the presence of God
    • A reminder from Episode 337 that our Great High Priest intercedes for us to this day
    • Really considering what it would be like taking even one more step without the presence of God

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    #338: "joy." by For King and Country Aug 24, 2020
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    Forrest Gump's mama said, "Life's like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get!" And while that may be true, 2020 has turned into a big bite of cocoa powder. We had great hopes and expectations for this year, but in many ways, it has turned into a chalky, bitter disappointment. However, For King and Country's song "joy." reminds us that even in the midst of missed expectations, we can choose joy.

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    Let's consider what God's Word has to say on the matter on a journey from James to the Psalms to Romans.

    On this week's episode I discuss:

    Check out the official music video for this week's song below!

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Complete a word study
      • Read in context
      • Write out Scripture
      • Make observations
      • Write out Scripture in your own words
      • Observe/Reflect/Respond
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
    • Here's a link to the video I talked about at the top of the episode - YouTube Video
    • Choosing joy with perspective - James 1:2-4
    • Word study on "consider" - hégeomai - BibleHub.com
    • Finding joy in God's presence
      • 1 Chronicles 16:27
      • Psalm 16:11
      • Psalm 28:7 (We soak in this Psalm on

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    #337: "Before the Throne of God Above" by Shane & Shane Aug 17, 2020
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    My daughter read "Animal Farm" in middle school. Luckily she had a teacher who could unpack the symbolism and interpret the text in such a way that she understood and enjoyed the Orwell classic. Sometimes it takes a little extra study to understand the things we read in Scripture, too. Shane & Shane's rendition of "Before the Throne of God Above" sends us from Hebrews to the Old Testament and back to learn more about Jesus as our Great High Priest.

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    Pack your bags with a few nuggets of information mined on this week's podcast before you journey into the book of Hebrews for yourself.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - our Bible Interaction Tool Exercises this week are:
      • Read in context
      • Listen to an audio version of the text
      • Consult outside resources
      • Start with God/Jesus
      • Make a list
      • Compare and contrast
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
    • Sneaking in a hymn because of the great truths repeated in every line
    • The author and the original title of the hymn - Hymnary.org
    • Getting distracted studying about Jesus as our advocate in 1 John 2:1-2
    • Reading the entire text of Hebrews to place your detailed study in context
    • How "high priest" is mentioned 17 times in the book of Hebrews, making the priesthood of Jesus Christ a central theme
    • Consulting outside resources to learn more about the role of the high priest - GotQuestions.org and Warren Wiersbe's Commentary on Hebrews
    • Learning about the role of the high priest in the Old Testament (specifically duties on the Day of Atonement) - Leviticus 16
    • Starting with Jesus as we approach the text (in

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