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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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    #277: "Look Up Child" by Lauren Daigle Jun 17, 2019
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    This week's episode is in tribute to my mentor's daughter. In life and in death she inspired others to lift their faces to the One Who could save them. That's why Lauren Daigle's song "Look Up Child" inspires us to explore Scripture today.

    Let's dive in to some key Scriptures where God's people are called to look up and live.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read and keep on reading
      • Listen to an audio version of Scripture
      • Share with a friend
      • Make a list
      • Follow the cross-references
    • Not getting discouraged when you encounter Scripture after Scripture you've never read before...don't be discouraged, be inspired!
    • My mom's story of God's inspiration and provision - Joshua 1:8
    • Doing God's work and building up the church - Ephesians 4:11-12
    • Looking up to the Son of Man lifted up like the bronze snake on a pole in the wilderness - John 3:9-12
    • Following the cross-reference to Numbers 21 to see the story of the bronze serpent on a pole - Numbers 21:4-9
    • Remembering the warning of idolizing God's provision and worshiping it rather than God - 2 Kings 18:3-4

    Additional Resources

    • Story behind the album "Look Up Child" by Lauren Daigle - YouTube Video
    • Chords and lyrics - "Look Up Child" by Lauren Daigle - PsalmNote.com

    This Week's Challenge

    Use this episode as a catalyst to spend more thoughtful time in the Scriptures we briefly highlighted today. Study John 3 and Numbers 21, and don’t miss the danger zone we uncovered in 2 Kings 18. Let these references to “looking up” lead us to place our faith in Christ unto salvation, and continue to place our faith in His saving power for every situation we face until we meet Him face-to-face in eternity.

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    #276: “You Got This" by Love and the Outcome Jun 10, 2019
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    There's an impossible situation. You know the one. You lay it at the feet of Jesus only to pick it right back up again. Why do we do that? Perhaps we lack the faith to recognize God's "got this." Love and Outcome gives an encouraging message to remind us that God has it all in hand.

    God proves Himself over and over again in Scripture. Let's peek into a couple of true accounts.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read and keep on reading
      • Context
      • Consider the opposite
    • Considering the opposite of God's sovereignty
    • The context of Saul's persecution of the early church - Acts 8:1-3, Philippians 3:4-6, Galatians 1:13-14
    • The road to Damascus did not go Saul's way because it wasn't supposed to - Acts 9:1-31
    • What seemed like an impossible barrier to the cause of Christ ended up being the catalyst to spreading the gospel around the world
    • Peter's story of discovering the path he was on was not the path of God - Acts 10
    • Criticism of Peter and his experience recapped - Acts 11:1-18

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics for "You Got This" by Love and the Outcome - AZ Lyrics

    This Week's Challenge

    I skimmed over quite a bit of the text today — catch up by reading Acts 6-11. As you read, keep God’s sovereignty in the forefront of your mind. How would these accounts look different if the main characters were sovereign over the outcomes? What were some of the "grand-scheme-of-things” outcomes in reality? Where in your life are you questioning God’s sovereignty? How can these accounts lead you to trust and submit to His will and His ways.

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    #275: "Resurrecting" by Elevation Worship Jun 03, 2019
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    God specializes in bringing dead things back to life. From the first pages of Genesis when man walked into death through mistrust and disobedience God mapped out the plan to defeat death forever. Elevation Worship's song "Resurrecting" celebrates the resurrecting power of our resurrected Savior.

    Let's explore what Scripture has to say about what it looks like to come back from the dead.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read and keep on reading
      • Context
      • Ask Questions
      • Make Observations
      • Study with a Friend
      • Repetition
    • Reading your Bible is non-negotiable. There. You've been told.
    • You can do this. BITEs can help.
    • There will always be those we can learn from, but starting with the base of what Scripture says is our job first
    • Making some observations in Colossians 2:13
    • Zooming out to read the context of Colossians 2
    • Two metaphors -- buried with Christ and spiritual circumcision - Colossians 2:11 and Colossians 2:12
    • The now and the not yet - the spiritual life (our real life) and the physical life and when those will sync up

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics and chords for "Resurrecting" by Elevation Worship - Essential Worship
    • Mark's Story - "Resurrecting" by Elevation Worship - YouTube Video

    This Week's Challenge

    Read all of Paul’s letter to the Colossians (it’s only 4 chapters). Make some observations, read it with a friend, compile a couple of lists. Take note of life and death…it’s interwoven throughout this letter. Then every time you listen to this week’s song you can be reminded of your time in God’s Word.

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    #274: "Find You Here" by Ellie Holcomb May 27, 2019
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    Challenges in our lives will never stop coming. Like waves that ebb and flow in strength and number, our trials and suffering come in and go out, but they never stop coming. The solution is to fix our eyes on God and the hope revealed in His Word. Ellie Holcomb's song "Find You Here" reminds us that He is in the midst of each ordeal...even the darkest ones.

    Peter knew he needed to prepare believers for fiery trials, too. Let's let our song lead us there this week.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read and keep on reading
      • Explore a topic
      • Follow the cross references
    • The problem with contemporary western thought in regard to suffering
    • "Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering" by Timothy Keller
    • Episode 171 and my reference to Jen Wilkin's book "None Like Him"
    • Ellie Holcomb's blog post about the story behind the song - www.ellieholcomb.com
    • The pattern in 1 Peter - We suffered. Christ suffered. We suffered. Christ suffered - Hebrews 4:15
    • Jesus made perfect through suffering - Hebrews 2:10
    • God is pleased with us when we endure suffering patiently - 1 Peter 2:20
    • The example Christ leaves for suffering - 1 Peter 2:22-25
    • The cross reference to Isaiah 53:2-12

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics and chords for "Find You Here" by Ellie Holcomb - Ultimate Guitar
    • Story behind the song "Find You Here" by Ellie Holcomb - New Release Today Article

    This Week's Challenge

    Read 1 Peter all the way through. It may benefit you to read it through several times in several translations. Once you have a good grasp of the letter as a whole, focus in on what the letter says specifically about suffering. You may find it easiest to go through and make a list of every reference to suffering, trials, etc. If you want to follow the example of this podcast, study the example of Christ Peter gives in chapter 2. Follow the cross-reference to Isaiah 53 it will really give you perspective. Do all of this with the corrected worldview that suffering is not to be avoided at all cost (and I think we know that practically it can’t be), but that we can endu

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    #273: "Well Done" by The Afters May 20, 2019
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    We live in a world where we want the results, but are often unwilling to put in the work. I agree with The Afters when they sing about wanting to hear the words "well done" in the end. Jesus makes it clear in his parables the characteristics of those inheriting the kingdom of God.

    Let's make some discoveries and ACT on what we find.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Compare and contrast
      • Read in context
      • Make observations
    • My guest appearance on Reverentia's podcast RE - iTunes Episode Link
    • Thinking Scripturally about the phrase, "Well done my good and faithful servant."
    • The parable where the phrase "well done" is found - Matthew 25:14-30
    • Reading the Parable of the Talents in context - Matthew 24 and Matthew 25
    • Discussing what is worth more than a talent of gold - Psalm 19:7-11
    • Comparing and contrasting the servants in the Parable of the Talents - Matthew 25:14-30
    • Comparing and contrasting in the other parables and examples in Matthew 25
    • Considering what God is concerned about that will lead to his approval in the end

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics and Chords - Praise Charts
    • Story Behind the Song "Well Done" by The Afters - YouTube Video

    This Week's Challenge

    Read the Parable of the Talents in context by reading Matthew 24 and 25. Make observations and compare and contrast because that is what Jesus is doing throughout this teaching. Make note of which "character" in each parable or story you want to be. Discern what actions or beliefs are displayed and what those behaviors lead to. Acknowledge the consequences of the "other" choice in each parable. And then don't just wait to hear "well done" -- act!

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    #272: "Scars" by I Am They May 13, 2019
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    It's the hardest experiences that often shape us the most. While they may be excruciating in the moment, when we persevere, these trials lead to greater character and hope. "Scars" by I Am They sings of this very phenomenon. May we be strengthened by our scars, not broken by them.

    There is a man deeply scarred that you may have missed in the Old Testament. Let's read about him together!

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read the section headings to get your bearings
      • Compare and contrast
      • Read in context
      • Listen to an audio version of the Bible
      • Remember that the people described in the Bible were REAL
      • Follow cross references
    • How even (or especially) the painful parts of our lives often shape who we are today
    • When you're challenged in Scripture don't let it get you down, let it remind you that there is always more (and there is life and exciting revelation in the more)
    • Consulting a chart of kings in your study Bible or elsewhere to get your bearings (here's a good one I found online)
    • A quick overview of how we got to the divided kingdom
    • Considering the life of Hezekiah like a good Cajun girl asking the question, "Who is your mom and dad?" (yes, I know bad grammar, but a good Cajun question all the same)
    • Comparing and contrasting Hezekiah with his father, Ahaz - 2 Kings 18:1-4, 2 Kings 16:1-4
    • Describing what it means for parents to pass their children through the fire - John Kitto
    • Reading Hezekiah's story remembering that he was a REAL man with deep wounds and scars
    • How God uses our scars to benefit others - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics and Chords - Essential Worship
    • Story Behind the Song "Scars" by I Am They - YouTube Video

    This Week's Challenge

    Read Hezekiah's story in context -- start in chapter 16 of 2 Kings and read all the way through chapter 20. If you really get into the story, you could use the BITE of following the cross references (there's a prophet in this story who has his very own book!). As you consider Hezekiah's scars and how it may have shaped him, brin

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    #271: "Build My Life" by Pat Barrett May 06, 2019
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    We're building a life. With every choice we make, every word we say, every thought, and every act we are building a life. That leads to the question, "What foundation are we building our lives on?" Pat Barrett's song "Build My Life" is a declaration of building a life on a firm foundation. That foundation is revealed in Scripture.

    Join me as we see what Jesus has to say about our building practices in Matthew 7.

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Context
      • Observations
      • Compare and contrast
      • Mark in your Bible
    • The story behind the song "Build My Life" by Pat Barrett - YouTube Video
    • Our focus area of Scripture inspired by the bridge of our song - Matthew 7:24-27
    • Reading and studying the entire Sermon on the Mount in context - Matthew 5-7
    • Jesus' teaching methods - "The Method and Message of Jesus' Teaching" by Robert Stein
    • Comparing and contrasting the wise man and the foolish man
    • How the rains fall, the torrents rage, and the winds blow and beat against the house of BOTH men
    • Observing the results after the storm
    • Seeking to understand what makes a man wise vs. foolish
    • Marking the verb statements instructing us specifically in this sermon of Jesus
    • Taking a hard look at whether or not we are DOING what the Word of God says to DO

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics and Chords - WorshipTogether.com

    This Week's Challenge

    Read the entire Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapters 5-7. Take some time pondering and observing what you read in Matthew 7:24-27. Break it down and really HEAR what it is saying. Compare and contrast the wise man and foolish man. Then mark the verb statements in your Bible in this sermon of Jesus. What is it that He wants us to do? Truly take stock as to whether or not you are building your life on a firm foundation of obedience to God’s Word.


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    #270: "God Only Knows" by For King & Country Apr 29, 2019
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    Trauma and tragedy can leave us feeling lonely and unseen. For King & Country's song "God Only Knows" reminds us that God holds a deep love and understanding of you and your circumstances (past or present). Many of the psalms of David poetically reflect our own heart's cry.

    Let's take a deep look at one of those psalms this week.

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Context
      • Repetition
      • Write in your Bible
      • Consider the opposite
      • Make a list
    • The line in the song that led me to the verse that led me to our focus Psalm this week - Psalm 25:16
    • How Psalm 25 is an acrostic psalm, meaning each verse starts with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet (which is why is may read more disjointed than other psalms)
    • Using the BITE of repetition to let the psalm really sink in
    • My desire to seek God's face before I seek His hand
    • An article by Mortimer Adler on" How to Mark a Book" - Online Article
    • Directing our attention to God first by marking every reference to God (by name or pronoun) with a triangle (or symbol or color of choice)
    • Considering the opposite of steadfast - Psalm 25:7
    • How God's way is not consistent with our way -Psalm 25:8, Isaiah 55:8-9
    • Marking the verbs in this psalm
    • Making a list/column of "God's verbs" vs. "My verbs"
    • Recognizing that God takes on everything and our role is very limited

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics - KLove.com
    • Story behind the song "God Only Knows" by For King & Country - YouTube Video

    This Week's Challenge

    Read Psalm 25 repeatedly this week. Then take the time to INTERACT with Psalm 25. Mark all of the references to God. Then make notes in a notebook or in the margins of what you learn about God through the words of this Psalm. Next, mark all of the verbs. Make a list of the “God verbs” in one column and a list of the “Me verbs” in another. Observe through this exercise all that God takes on Himself while our role is merely to trust, wait, fear, abide, take refuge, and keep His covenant.

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    #269: "Just Want You" by Sarah Reeves Apr 22, 2019
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    There's a level of devotion that I see in a young Moabite woman in the Old Testament that I want to emulate. Sarah Reeves' song "Just Want You" led me to the book of Ruth this week where I was moved by the characteristics of allegiance that I long to see in my own life toward my Savior.

    You can't emulate what you don't understand, so let's dive in together.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read and keep on reading
      • Consult a map
      • Follow Cross References
    • How God's providence plays the long game -- just consider the placement of Ruth in the genealogy of David - Ruth 4:18-22
    • God's providence in the history of the United States on a tour through the Jenney Museum
    • How our song lyrics remind me of the devotion of Ruth toward her mother-in-law - Ruth 1:16-18
    • Asking myself
      • Do I have that kind of devotion to my Savior?
      • Am I willing to go wherever Jesus goes?
      • Am I willing to call God's people my people?
    • Exploring the region of Moab through a map and encyclopedia entry - BibleHub.com
    • Following the cross-references to the foundation of Moab - Genesis 19
    • Discovering references to Moab in Judges since that is the era in which the story is placed - Judges 3:12-14 is an example
    • Pausing again to consider the characteristics of Ruth - Ruth 2:11-12
    • Considering the providence of God -- does anyone think it was a coincidence that Ruth ended up in Boaz' field? - Ruth 2:1-3
    • How Boaz as the kinsman-redeemer is a foreshadowing of Christ as our ultimate kinsman-redeemer - GotQuestions.org

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics and music - Praise Charts
    • Story behind the album where "Just Want You" is featured - YouTube Video

    This Week's Challenge

    Read the book of Ruth in it's entirety -- read and keep on reading. Consult a map of the area to understand where Moab is in relation to Bethlehem. Follow the cross references to Genesis 19 to discover where Moab came from. Research where Moab is described in the book of Judges as this is the time when this story took place. Finally, as

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    #268: "Have Mercy on Me" by The Porter's Gate Worship Project (feat. David Gungor) Apr 15, 2019
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    Mercy is one of those things that I want freely bestowed upon me, and yet I tend to be pretty stingy with mercy for others. God's Word has wrecked me over the past few weeks as it relates to mercy. The Porter's Gate Worship Project has a haunting ballad that has complimented my study as I worship with their song, "Have Mercy on Me."

    As we look intently into the mercy of God, may we better reflect it in our own lives.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Use an outside resource - I used this excerpt from a book by Herman Bavinck
      • Explore a topic
      • Write out Scripture
      • Slow down
      • Make a list
      • Complete a word study
    • Being initially inspired by Psalm 18:25-27 that we first discussed on Episode #266
    • How I need to see God's mercy and so I need to learn to be merciful
    • Bavinck's definition, "The goodness of God, when shown to those in misery, is called mercy."
    • A great confession of the Old Testament - Exodus 34:6
    • The results of mercy as found in Deuteronomy 4:31
    • God's great mercy despite our unfaithfulness - 2 Chronicles 30:9
    • Contrasting God's mercy to the ways of men in Psalm 86:15
    • Realizing God's mercy is what causes his wondrous works to be remembered as we see in Psalm 111:4 and as discussed on Episode #265
    • Contrasting the attitude of men with the mercy of God in 2 Samuel 24:14 and Proverbs 12:10
    • Completing a word study on three different words translated as mercy
      • Rachum
      • Channun
      • Checed
    • Mercy triumphs over judgement - James 2:13

    Additional Resources

    • Lyrics and music - Porter's Gate Worship Project
    • Story Behind the Porter's Gate Worship Project - YouTube Video

    This Week's Challenge

    Use the

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