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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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    #326: "Absent From Flesh" by Sojourn feat. Jamie Barnes Jun 01, 2020
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    One way to gain perspective in a dark and confusing time is to consider eternity. Let an old hymn guide your thoughts like "Absent From Flesh" written by Isaac Watts, but brought back to life by Sojourn and Jamie Barnes. Our suffering here is temporary, but God has a permanent home all planned out for His children.

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    Let's explore this together by diving in to Scripture in Paul's second letter to the Corinthians.

    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
      • Read the introduction
      • Consult an outside resource
      • Ask questions
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
    • Isaac Watts, the original author of this hymn
    • Our inspiration verse in the King James Version uses the word "absent" - 2 Corinthians 5:6-7
    • Reading in context by starting at the beginning of 2 Corinthians 5
    • Discovering the confusing nature of 2 Corinthians when consulting an outside resource that confirms our feeling
    • Gaining perspective by reading the historical context found in an introduction of a study Bible or a resource like "How to Read the Bible Book by Book" by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart
    • Discovering what circumstances motivated Paul to write about being absent from our earthly flesh and present with the Lord - 2 Corinthians 4

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    #325: "Better Word" by Elevation Worship May 25, 2020
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    To know if something is “better” than something else, you need to understand both sides completely. Elevation Worship’s song “Better Word” sends us to the Old Testament and the New to see why the blood of Christ speaks the better word.

    I can’t wait to journey from Genesis to Hebrews with you 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:
      • Compare and contrast
      • Follow the cross reference
      • Read in context
      • Make a list
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
    • The inspiration verse that speaks of the “better word” - Hebrews 12:24
    • Following the cross reference to read the story of Abel - Genesis 4:1-12
    • How Scripture uses personification to help us understand the comparison and contrast between the blood of Christ and the blood of Abel
    • How Abel's blood cries out for vengeance while Christ's blood cries out for forgiveness for the children of God
    • Reading Hebrews 12 in context while consider the story of Cain and Abel
    • Making a list comparing and contrasting the old and new covenants described in Hebrews 12

    Weekly Challenge

    Read Hebrews 12 in context. There are so many things to compare and contrast in this chapter. When there is an Old Testament reference like Abel and Esau, track down the cross reference and study up on those accounts as well. Make a list of the characteristics of the old covenant and the new covenant as described in Hebrews 12.

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    #324: "I Lift My Hands" by Chris Tomlin May 18, 2020
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    Does it matter the position of our body if our heart is sincere in worship? I believe we can acknowledge things about God through our physical posture. Chris Tomlin's song "I Lift My Hands" leads us to consider one position mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments. In fact, David often speaks of body position in the Psalms.

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    Join me in Psalm 28 to see what we can discover about posture, worship, prayer, and God.

    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
      • Consider a topic
      • Make observations
      • Refer to an outside resource (this week...a sermon)
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
    • The "rest of the story" behind the song - A sermon by Louie Giglio, "I Lift My Hands"
    • The progression of engaging God's Word
      • Skip over the parts you don't understand
      • Dig a little deeper into the meaning/definitions/stories - a Cliff's Notes of sorts
      • Read the original texts for yourself
      • Study and engage with the text for it to sink in
    • Will the sermon or devotional that really "touches your heart" be less meaningful because you've never taken the time to read the reference in context? Yes.
    • How the lifting of hands means different things in different contexts
    • David's cry to the Lord with his hands raised - Psalm 28:1-2
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    #323: "New Today" by Micah Tyler May 11, 2020
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    God is unlimited in His resources. I know this in my head, but for some reason I believe the lie that He will limit His mercy to me. As if one day I will reach my limit and get cut off. Micah Tyler in his song "New Today" reminds us of the truth found in Scripture -- His mercies are new every morning.

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    Let's explore the steadfast love of the Lord in Lamentations 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
      • Consider the historical context
      • Read the introduction in a study Bible or other type resource
      • Follow the cross references
      • Meditate on what you're reading
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - SIGN UP HERE
    • How I was inspired to head over to Lamentations by the lyrics of the song - Lamentations 3:22-23
    • Reading all of Lamentations in one sitting and feeling a little confused
    • Discovering the literary style of the book is poetry and the chapter I was studying is a stand-alone acrostic poem
    • Exploring the historical narrative behind what the poet is lamenting about in 2 Kings 24-25
    • How sometimes our view of God gets distorted in our sorrow
    • The value of putting our sorrows into words, and then lifting our eyes to the Father
    • Discovering that if you know how to worry, you know how to meditate
    • How God doesn't have a limited supply of mercy
    • The elements in the poem that will help us process our own laments

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    #322: "See a Victory" by Elevation Worship May 04, 2020
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    We live in the now and the not yet. So many promises of God are available to us now, but will be completely fulfilled in the future promise of the new heavens and new earth. Elevation Worship sings of God's ultimate triumph in their song "See a Victory." It sent me to the prophecies of Isaiah where we learn much about God and His promises.

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    Followers of Christ can find themselves in this text. Let's dive in!

    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
      • Consider the historical context
      • Consult outside resources
      • Repetition
      • Follow the cross references
      • Ask questions
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - SIGN UP HERE
    • Getting inspired by a song lyrics, a phrase, a sermon, or a devotion and letting it send you to sections of Scripture where you can stay and interact awhile
    • My pattern of study this week
      • Read Isaiah 52-55 daily
      • Read in different translations
      • Ask questions along the way
      • Consult outside resources last
    • The Bible Project overview of Isaiah
    • Utilizing the resource, "How to Read the Bible Book by Book" by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart - Amazon Link
    • Exploring Isaiah 55 - Episode 124 of More Than a Song
    • The glorious future of God's people after the suffering servant completes His purpose
    • The old covenant people as the barren woman in Isaiah 54:1-3
    • Following the cross reference to Galatians 4:21-28
    • Recap of the stories of Abraham, Hagar, and Sarah - Genesis 16, 21
    • As followers of Christ we are children of the Spirit, and thus children of the promise<

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    #321: "Love Moved First" by Casting Crowns Apr 27, 2020
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    Have you ever heard something that sounded like it came from the Bible, but in fact, didn't? Casting Crowns song "Love Moved First" reminded me of a phrase I sometimes hear that is just flat out wrong. In this case, the truth is so much more amazing.

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    Join me on a quest for truth in the book of John.

    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
      • Follow the cross references
      • Complete a word study
    • The 30 Day Music Challenge - SIGN UP HERE
    • The error in the phrase "I found God"
    • That salvation belongs to the Lord - John 6:44
    • "The reason we think people are seeking after God when they’re not is that they are desperately and earnestly seeking for those things that only God can give them..." - Thomas Aquinas, a theologian from the middle ages
    • Reading the context of John 6:45 by reading John 5-7
    • Finding out "there is no one who seeks God" - Romans 3:10-12
    • Following the cross references to Psalm 14 and Psalm 53
    • How every aspect of man’s salvation is from God and is entirely dependent upon God -- the only work of God for us is to believe in the one he has sent - John 6:29
    • Completing a word study on the word "believe" from John 6:29 - BibleHub.com
    • God's will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life

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    #320: "You Already Know" by JJ Heller Apr 20, 2020
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    Today has not caught God off-guard. No matter the circumstance you find yourself in, He's already there and He already knows what will happen next. JJ Heller's new song, "You Already Know," reminds us of God's omniscience -- the attribute of God that means He is all-knowing.

    Join me in exploring this attribute of God in Scripture 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:
      • Explore a topic
      • Utilize outside resources
      • Follow the cross-reference
      • Consider the opposite
      • Meditate on truth
      • Pray Scripture
    • God knows everything - 1 John 3:20
    • Trusting man (or our own hearts) is not a good idea - Jeremiah 17:5-10
    • God has never learned and cannot learn - Isaiah 40:13-14
    • God's knowledge is unfathomably deep - Romans 11:33-36
    • Meditating on the depth of the knowledge of God
    • AW Tozer's book, "Knowledge of the Holy"
    • God's deep and purposeful knowledge - Isaiah 46:8-11
    • The deeply personal nature of God's knowledge - Psalm 90:8
    • Our inability to "hide" from our all-knowing God - Psalm 139:7-12
    • God's steadfast love (despite knowing everything about us) - Isaiah 54:10
    • Jen Wilkin's book, "None Like Him"
    • Praying for God to reveal and enlighten our hearts - Ephesians 1:16-21

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics - genius.com
    • "What does it mean that God is omniscient?" - GotQuestions.org
    • "The Knowledge of the Holy" by AW Tozer - Amazon.com
    • "None Like Him" by Jen Wilkin - Amazon.com

    This Week's Challenge

    Meditate on God’s omniscience this week — we’ve only scratched the surface. Follow-up on the listing of Scriptures found in the show notes to read them for yourself in context. Perhaps even consider reading one of the outside resources I referenced to increase your understanding of the attributes of God.

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    #319: "Let There Be Wonder" by Matt Redman Apr 13, 2020
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    I'm on a mission to allow awe and wonder to be a part of my daily existence. I don't have to look far, I just have to let it in. I also have to reorient where I'm looking. Most of all, I need to lay myself down. In Matt Redman's song, "Let There Be Wonder," he calls us to worship the King in reverence and awe.

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    The lyrics of this week's song also brings us to the birthplace of the Christian church. The perfect segue post resurrection Sunday.

    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
      • Meditate on Scripture
      • Storying - retelling the story of Scripture in your own words
      • Utilize outside resources
    • Luke as the author of both Luke and Acts - Acts 1:1-3
    • Considering the end of Luke before diving into Acts - Luke 24:44-53
    • Following the cross reference to Luke 3:16 in anticipation of baptism of Holy Spirit
    • Jesus ascending to heaven on a cloud...a HUGE source of wonder - Acts 1:6-11
    • Letting yourself sit in the scene of the narrative
    • The relevance of what comes after the BUT in Acts 1:8
    • Becoming familiar enough with the scene to retell the story in your own words
    • Discovering what happened in the upper room - Acts 1:12-14, Acts 2:1-3
    • Learning more about the day of Pentecost from gotquestions.org

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    #318: "Like You Love Me" by Tauren Wells Apr 06, 2020
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    God is not a "because I said so" Father. He is patient with our shortcomings and proves Himself over and over. He explains, and displays, and explains again. Tauren Wells in his song, "Like You Love Me" reminds us that every moment given to worry is wasted time. Jesus makes the same argument...and several others to support His instruction not to be anxious.

    In these times of uncertainty, let's look to what Jesus teaches as arguments why we should NOT be anxious.

    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
      • Ask questions
      • Remember the people you're reading about were real
      • Follow the cross reference
      • Compare and contrast
    • Reading the Sermon on the Mount in its entirety - Matthew 5-7
    • Asking the questions, "Who are Jesus' disciples?" and "What would their needs be as they are listening to this sermon?"
    • Our focus text - Matthew 6:24-34
    • Jesus' main point repeated FIVE times - "DO NOT BE ANXIOUS"
    • A valuable video resource by John Piper called "Look at the Book" - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
    • The nine arguments of Christ to prove that we should not be anxious
    • Following the cross-reference to 1 Kings 3 to study about how Solomon asked for wisdom, but God lavished more
    • The final argument that there will be trouble every day, but Lamentations 3:20-24 reminds us that His mercies are new every morning

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics - Klove
    • "Do Not Be Anxious About Your Life" - audio and transcribed sermon by John Piper - DesiringGod.org

    This Week's Challenge

    Read the entire sermon of Jesus beginning in Matthew 5 and ending in Matthew 7. Take your time considering the section of teaching found Matthew 6:24-34. Consider the main point that Jesus is trying to make -- "Do not be anxious." Analyze the supporting arguments found in this text. Contemplate if you have fully received each argument and been transformed by its teaching and truth.

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    #317: "I Know" by Big Daddy Weave Mar 30, 2020
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    "Did you hear me?" When I don't receive a response from my husband or my children after I asked them to do something, I often ask, "Did you hear me?" How many times do we wonder if God hears us? Big Daddy Weave's song "I Know" recounts the goodness of God, but it's a lyric in the opening verse that caught my attention this week.

    Join me in exploring Solomon's prayer of dedication of the newly constructed temple. His prayer repeats a request that God would hear when we call to him.

    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
      • Reference section headings to get your bearings
      • Mark up the text
      • Make a list
      • Repetition
    • Reading the Bible through in a year by reading for a set amount of time vs. a specific number of chapters
    • Getting our bearings in 2 Chronicles using section headings to bring us to the prayer of dedication for the temple
    • Marking up the text in 2 Chronicles 6, noting every mention of the word "hear"
    • The poetic form and structure of Solomon's prayer - 2 Chronicles 6
    • Making a list of "if" and "when" statements in Solomon's prayer
    • Noting that almost every request for God to "hear" is paired with a request for forgiveness due to a heart of repentance
    • The prayer that God would give according to our hearts and our ways (a.k.a. scary prayer) - 2 Chronicles 6:30
    • Acknowledging God's power - 2 Chronicles 6:3-4
    • A sincere desire to glorify the name of God - 2 Chronicles 6:7-9
    • God's response to Solomon's prayer - 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics and chords - Praise Charts
    • The Story Behind the Album with "I Know" by Big Daddy Weave - TheChristianBeat.org

    This Week's Challenge

    Read 2 Chronicles 1-7. Sit awhile in chapter 6 as you read, study, and interact with Solomon's prayer of dedication of the temple. Consider the Lord's response in chapter 7 in context of the prayer. Ask the Lord to hear your prayer that He would reveal your ways and your heart. Repent, and then ask Him to align your heart and your ways to HIS ways.

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