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

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.

This Week's Challenge

Read Matthew 10-12 to gain the context of your focus text. Sit in the tension of what Jesus is saying in Matthew 11:25-30. Meditate on verses 28-30 and in that moment choose to come to Christ with your burden. Exchange your way for His way. That this option is even on the table truly is the Best News Ever.

This Week's Challenge

Read Deuteronomy 1-6 for yourself. If you're so inclined...keep reading! Make note of each time Moses emphasizes obedience and remembrance. Consider what area of your life you are pushing back on obeying God and in what ways it might not be going so well for you. Journal your conversation with God and write down some milestones from your own life.

This Week's Challenge

Read all of 1 John in a translation you are not familiar with. Focus in on the unique love God has for us and meditate on what that means for our lives. How would your life look different if you devoted yourself to displaying the kind of love God has modeled for us?

This Week's Challenge

Read Matthew chapter 9, Mark chapter 2, and Luke chapter 5. Focus in on Jesus’ discussion with John’s disciples about fasting and consider what elements were “old" in this metaphor and what elements are “new.” If you have never accepted the free gift of salvation in Christ, please don’t delay. Once you are made new, however, the journey is not over. Continue to "put off your old self…and be renewed in the spirit of your minds” (Ephesians 4:17-24) through your continued dedication to reading and studying the Word of God for yourself.

This Week's Challenge

Use this song to inspire you to spend some time in Psalm 37 this week. Take a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture by following the Bible Interaction Tool Exercise of writing down key verses on note cards and review them regularly. Review them before you get in the car in the morning. Review them before you break for lunch in the afternoon. Have your spouse or children read them to you while you're

This Week's Challenge

Read Genesis 16 and try this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises of journaling your dialogue with God based on the questions posed to Hagar in verse 8. Then, if God gives you direction, follow it...submit to His authority over your life. You can trust Him.

This Week's Challenge

Read Daniel 3 in context -- meaning start in chapter 1 and read all the way through chapter 3. Consider the historical context of this story. Perhaps even complete additional study on the historical details. Ask yourself how you would respond in this situation. Decide today that you will remain faithful even if God doesn't choose to rescue you in the manner you desire.

This Week's Challenge

Read Colossians this week and then take a few moments to home in on Colossians 1:15-20. Make a list of the characteristics of Christ you see here. Use a study Bible or online resource to follow cross-references to other parts of God’s Word to see what it says about these characteristics of Christ. Really consider these characteristics and then view your “not ok” circumstances through the lens of the Savior who holds all things together.