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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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    #217: "I Can Only Imagine" by Mercy Me Apr 16, 2018
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    For all of us there are songs that resonate to the depths of our being. "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe was one of those songs for me. I'm thrilled that it's back to the top of the charts and reaching a whole new generation of listeners. I'm also thrilled that it has inspired me to delve into Scripture to see what it was like for others to have face-to-face encounters with God.

    Join me as we skip through the entirety of Scripture to "imagine" what it will be like for us to meet our God and Savior face-to-face.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Explore a topic
      • Meditation
      • Consider the metanarrative (God's grand story of the Bible)
    • "When the Bible is broken up into little bits and chunks — theological, devotional, spiritual, moral or worldview bits and chunks — then these bits can be nicely fitted into the reigning story of our own culture with all its idols!” - Albert Wolters
    • "Act One" of Scripture where we see mankind CREATED to walk in face-to-face relationship with God
    • "Act Two" of Scripture where we see man banished from the garden and tension that needs to be resolved
    • "Act Three" of Scripture we see God's plan to crush sin as he sets up a people and a system to point to his grand plan for all people
    • Moses' face-to-face relationship with God - Exodus 33:7-11
    • Moses' face-to-face chat with Jesus - Matthew 17:1-3
    • "Act Four" of Scripture where we see Jesus take the stage...God in human form
    • "Act Five" of Scripture where we find ourselves -- the era of witnesses who are called to make disciples until the final act
    • "Act Six" of Scripture where we await the final work of judgement and renewal
    • How John responded when seeing the "Living One" face-to-face - Revelation 1:9-18

    Additional Resources

    • Purchase the album or single on Amazon
    • Lyrics and chords

    This Week's Challenge

    Explore Scripture on your own! Perhaps you can think of another area of Scripture you would like to explore on this topic of seeing God face-to-face — there are more, I only scratched the surface. Read about how God initially created a face-to-face relationship with Adam and Eve in Genesis 1-3. Explore Moses and his relationship with God in all of Exodus, but specifically review what we discussed today in Exodus 33. Zip over to Revelation chapter 1 to see what type of response we may have to seeing the “Living One” face-to-face. It doesn’t hurt to sit around and imagine spurred on by God’s Word!

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    #216: "Shelter" by Carrollton Apr 09, 2018
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    God is our shelter -- a safe place -- an intimate, secret hiding place. He longs for us to dwell with Him there, not just use Him as a lean-to when the rain storm catches us off guard. Carrollton's song "Shelter" sings of God's faithfulness and guides us to discover some amazing characteristics of our Most High God.

    Will you join me in abiding as a shelter dweller? Learn more as we dive into Psalm 91.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Make a list
      • Meditation
      • Complete a word study
    • Exploring the characteristics, names, and titles of God in Psalm 91:1-2
    • The story behind the song "Shelter" by Carrollton - New Release Today Article
    • Replacing a "what's in it for me" mentality with a "what can I learn about God" mentality
    • Discovering eight characteristics of God in two verses and then meditating on them
    • Making it a part of the rhythm of your life to meditate on the Father
    • Exploring the Hebrew word for "shelter" - BibleHub.com
    • How not all believers are shelter dwellers
    • Warning: Don't misuse this Scripture the way Satan did in Matthew 4
    • How God sort of buried the lead in Psalm 91:14-16

    Additional Resources

    • Purchase the album or single on Amazon
    • Lyrics and chords

    This Week's Challenge

    Spend some time in Psalm 91 this week. Consider what you learn about God. Make a list of God’s characteristics. Reflect on what it looks like to be a shelter dweller. Try your hand at a word study. Keep reading throughout the entire Psalm and be encouraged!

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    #215: "The Lion and the Lamb" by Big Daddy Weave Apr 02, 2018
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    As a child, my grandfather used to talk with me about Jesus coming back on His cloud. While it seemed so magical as a child, as I grew in my faith I realized it wasn't a fairy tale, it was a promise. Big Daddy Weave's song, "The Lion and the Lamb" speaks of Jesus coming on the clouds, too.

    While there is a lot of mystery around the return of Christ, the Bible does reveal SOME things. Let's explore them together.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Study a topic
      • Remember the people in the Bible were real
      • Read in context
      • Record your observations
      • Make a list
    • The verses where Jesus is referred to as the Lion and the Lamb - Revelation 5:5-6
    • How this topic was personal because it reminded me of discussions with my grandfather
    • The story of Jesus leaving earth on a cloud - Acts 1:1-11
    • Observing what happened in Acts 1 and considering the probable reactions of the apostles
    • Remembering that Jesus said he would be coming on the clouds back in Matthew 24
    • Making a list of all that Jesus predicts in Matthew 24
    • Meredith's bucket list
    • Paul's words of encouragement to believers as it relates to Jesus coming back on the clouds - 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18
    • Keep reading in 1 Thessalonians to get an idea of what we are to do with that information - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
    • Don’t be surprised. Be ready. Wake up! Be sober…vigilant…have the presence of mind to not be taken for surprise. Jesus is coming again on His cloud!

    Additional Resources

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    • Lyrics and chords

    This Week's Challenge

    Follow the topic of Jesus returning on a cloud. Read Acts 1, Matthew 24, Revelation 1, and 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5. Don’t rush through it. Make some observations, write out some lists, get lost in the context, and enjoy your time in God’s Word contemplating your Savior catching you up on His cloud to be with Him forever.

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    #214: "Come To The Table" by Sidewalk Prophets Mar 26, 2018
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    There is a table that all Christians come to -- the Communion Table. Jesus instituted this practice of breaking the bread and taking the cup as He reclined at a table. Sidewalk Prophets' song "Come to the Table" calls us to "take our place by the Savior now." I encourage you to do just that as we explore the Lord's Supper.

    Let's spend some time in thoughtful consideration of all that the Lord's Supper really means.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Follow the cross references
      • Journal
      • Study with a friend
    • The account of Jesus reclining at the table at the Last Supper - Luke 22:7-13
    • Following the cross reference to Exodus 12
    • God's lasting ordinance - Exodus 12:24-28
    • What we are to do in remembrance of Christ - Luke 22:14-20
    • Where we get the word "communion" in Scripture - 1 Corinthians 10:16 (KJV)
    • How "communion" means "union with"
    • Writing down the details and my own emotional response to Christ's sacrifice
    • Allowing the input from others to compliment my own study
    • "The Bible was composed in such a way that as beginners mature, its meaning grows with them." - St. Augustine
    • Allowing the Lord's Supper to become too routine

    Additional Resources

    • Purchase the album or single on Amazon
    • Lyrics and chords
    • Devotional based on "Come To The Table" by Sidewalk Prophets - YouTube Video
    • Sermon Jam Remix based on "Come To The Table" - YouTube Video

    This Week's Challenge

    Read in Luke 22 of the Last Supper. Learn more about the Passover meal by following the cross reference to Exodus 12. Keep reading in Luke to see the details of the sacrifice of our Savior and then journal your thoughts about the broken body and poured out blood for you. Then, the next time you come to the table let your thoughts bring you to a deeper place of remembrance as you carry out this ceremony until Christ returns. Do this in remembrance of Him.

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    #213: "All My Hope" by Crowder Mar 19, 2018
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    Exaggerated claims abound these days. You can't turn on the news for a few minutes without hearing overstatements on all sides...and don't get me started about "teenager-speak." Crowder in his song, "All My Hope," asks us to sing along with quite a claim...the claim that ALL our hope is in Jesus. This week we explore whether or not we place ALL our hope in Jesus. We also consider just what kind of hope we've been given.

    You will be encouraged and challenged as we consider our living hope and where it asks us to fix our eyes.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Consider the opposite
      • Read in context
      • Observation
      • Ask Questions
      • Complete a word study
      • Pray
    • Pondering what we put our hope in other than Jesus
    • Discovering our hope is living in 1 Peter 1:3
    • How we tend to jump straight to application without developing our ability to observe and interpret Scripture properly first
    • The word study for "hope" - BibleHub.com
    • An uncomfortable perspective - 1 Peter 1:6-7
    • The joy that comes from our living hope - 1 Peter 1:8-9
    • The perspective of the prophets who could see the salvation that was ultimately for US - 1 Peter 1:10-12
    • Another song that warns of putting our hope (faith) in the wrong things and reminds us to hope (place our expectation) in the Lord - Psalm 146

    Additional Resources

    • Download the single or album
    • Lyrics and chords for "All My Hope" by Crowder - Worship Together
    • Story behind the song "All My Hope" by Crowder - FreeCCM Article and Video

    This Week's Challenge

    Spend some time in 1 Peter chapter 1 this week. Better yet, read the entire letter from Peter — it’s only 5 chapters! Then go back and ponder our living hope by first considering the opposite. Really dive into all of the details of this larger chunk of Scripture and note anything new that jumps out at you.

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    #212: "I'm Not Ashamed" by Abigail Duhon Mar 12, 2018
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    I discovered the difference between being "shamed" and being "ashamed" through my study this week. Abigail Duhon's song, "I'm Not Ashamed," leads us to Romans 1 and Paul's famous declaration, "I am not ashamed of the gospel."

    Exploring and meditating on this Scripture will really change the way you think...if you let it.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Meditating on God's Word
      • Read in context
      • Slow down
      • Write down your observations
      • Complete a word study
    • Pondering what leads to feelings of being ashamed
    • Considering details of the gospel learned from Romans 1:1-7
    • To whom Paul is obligated as revealed in Romans 1:8-15
    • The response of others to the gospel - 1 Corinthians 1:22-23
    • How Jesus responded to shame - Hebrews 12:1-3
    • How we will endure shame, considering it's insignificant compared to the power of salvation
    • The assignment to keep reading in Romans 1 to see Paul's exposition of sin
    • How a discussion of common sins may make us feel uncomfortable
    • How we should be more ashamed of sin than of the gospel

    Additional Resources

    • Download the single
    • Lyrics for "I'm Not Ashamed" by Abigail Duhon - Air1 Radio
    • Story behind the song "I'm Not Ashamed" by Abigail Duhon - Hallels Article

    This Week's Challenge

    Read Romans chapter 1 in context. Slow down and make some observations as you work your way through the verses. If a word jumps out at you, spend some time meditating on it. Consider what makes you more ashamed, the gospel or your sin?

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    #211: "In Awe" by Hollyn Mar 05, 2018
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    It is difficult to worship God in an appropriate and authentic way when you think you are just like Him. Hollyn's song, "In Awe," leads us all over God's Word to discover truth. It is here we begin to see God clearer, and thus put ourselves "in our place" so-to-speak.

    The Psalms teach us, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." I want wisdom, don't you?

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Use a commentary or outside resource
        • None Like Him by Jen Wilkin
        • Hebrews Commentary by Warren Weirsbe
      • Follow the cross-references
    • God's way of respect for God and others - Hebrews 12:14
    • God is self-sufficient - Acts 17:24-25
    • We don't worship God in awe because we believe the age-old lie that we can be just like Him
    • The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom - Psalm 111:10
    • The contrast between Mount Sinai and Mount Zion - Hebrews 12:18-24
    • Exploring Mount Sinai - Exodus 19 and 20
    • Exploring Mount Zion - Psalm 2 and Psalm 110
    • Once we grasp the difference between the old and new covenants, what is our response? - Hebrews 12:25
    • A picture of those who "refused him who is speaking" - Jeremiah 5:20-25
    • God's AWEsomeness should lead us to repentance

    Additional Resources

    • Download the single or entire album
    • Lyrics and chords for "In Awe" by Hollyn - Ultimate Guitar
    • Story behind the song "In Awe" by Hollyn - Facebook Post

    This Week's Challenge

    Read Hebrews 12:18-29. Then discover Mount Sinai in Exodus 19 and 20. Take a peek at Mount Zion in Psalm 2 and 110. Go back to Hebrews 12:25 and let it launch you to Jeremiah 5 where we see what it looks like to "refuse him who is speaking.” And then back to Exodus 20 where we see the first step on that path to wisdom…that path that we set our foot on by fearing God…the path that leads next to repentance. It’s all right there in Scripture and simply and beautifully portrayed in our song this week.

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    #210: "He Will" by Ellie Holcomb Feb 26, 2018
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    The waiting. When it's laced with anticipation and excitement, it can add to the experience. When it's laced with sorrow and weariness, it can bring us low. There are so many promises of God in Scripture that have been fulfilled, are being fulfilled, and will be fulfilled. Ellie Holcomb's song, "He Will" leads us to a prophesy in Isaiah that Christ has fulfilled, is fulfilling, and will fulfill.

    photo credit:ORNELLA BINNI

    Let's join our voices to the lyrics of our song and "praise Him through our sadness until the promise is fulfilled."

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read in context
      • Read the section headings
      • Follow the cross references
      • Make a list
    • The story behind the song of "He Will" by Ellie Holcomb - New Release Today Article
    • Reading Isaiah 61:1-3 and then following the cross reference to Luke 4:14-21
    • Making a list of all that Jesus said he would do
    • Discovering what WE will do in Isaiah 61:4-6
    • How we are part of God's restoration plan

    Additional Resources

    • Purchase the album or single on Amazon
    • Lyrics and chords
    • Story behind the song "He Will" by Ellie Holcomb - New Release Today Article

    This Week's Challenge

    Read Isaiah 61 on your own or with a friend! Spend some time looking closely at it. Make a list of what Jesus says “He will” do. Then make a list of what we will do as a “planting of the Lord.” If you’re really adventurous this week, follow some of the cross references to see where else they take you in Scripture.

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    #209: "Broken Prayers" by Riley Clemmons Feb 19, 2018
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    Have you ever been afraid to pray because you aren't sure you are doing it "right"? Riley Clemmons, in her song "Broken Prayers," reminds us that God is not afraid of how we are feeling. We can be real with Him in the midst of the messy.

    The psalmist in Psalm 44 gives us an example of crying out to God from a desperately broken place. Let's explore it together.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Read in context (the entire Psalm 44)
      • Repetition
      • Observation
    • How the order of the Psalm is significant
    • Starting with remembering what God has done and WHO He is
    • Charles Spurgeon writes, "When fathers are tongue tied religiously with their offspring, need they wonder if their children's hearts remain sin tied?"
    • Acknowledging the victories belong to God (even if he uses us in the process)
    • Putting our trust in Him, not in the tools He gives us to fight the battle
    • Diving into the messy feelings of rejection, retreat, feeling devoured, being scattered, feeling worthless
    • Enduring the tragic even while following hard after God

    Additional Resources

    • Purchase the album or single on Amazon
    • Lyrics and chords
    • Story behind the song "Broken Prayers" by Riley Clemmons - YouTube Video

    This Week's Challenge

    I hope you’re inspired to bring your own broken prayers to the feet of the Father. Read all of Psalm 44. Read it over and over again. Make your own observations as you allow God to minister to you in the midst of your own brokenness. Rest assured, God wants all we have — no holding back — but don’t fail to boast in Him all day long and praise His name forever — even in the midst of your broken prayers.

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    #208: "Rescuer (Good News)" by Rend Collective Feb 12, 2018
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    Have you ever struggled to see the big picture of the Bible? How do the individual stories, songs, poems, prophecies, and more, fit together -- and what are we to make of it? Rend Collective's song, "Rescuer (Good News)," reminds me of God's grand rescue plan.

    Join me for a quick fly over that may help you make connections with God's grand story in the future.

    On this episode I discuss:

    • Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
      • Use outside resources (like the amazing Jesus Storybook Bible)
    • Meta-narrative - the overarching story that gives context, meaning, and purpose to all of life
    • "The Bible isn't mainly about you and what you should be doing. It's about God and what He has done." - The Jesus Storybook Bible
    • How Genesis 1-3 could be the beginning and the end, but God whispers a promise to rescue
    • Genesis 6-9 and Noah's experience with God placing his war bow in the sky pointing to heaven
    • A reminder of how we try to reach up to heaven like in the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11
    • The tagline of The Jesus Storybook Bible - Every story whispers His name
    • God's creation of his own family through Abraham and Sarah (we get to join in later!)
    • An example of trusting the Father in Genesis 22 with an eye on the Son who would climb a mountain like Isaac to be sacrificed
    • Hopping and skipping through the rest of the Old Testament and New Testament revealing the grand story of God
    • Ending with Revelation where it's not the end...it's the beginning of our forever life after being rescued

    Additional Resources

    • Purchase the album or single on Amazon
    • Lyrics and chords

    This Week's Challenge

    While I don’t have a specific place to go in Scripture this week, wherever you choose to go, take a step back and seek how it relates and connects to the meta-narrative…the grand story of God’s Word. And don’t forget...this Word of God is not about you at all…it’s about Him and His rescue plan for all who will believe in Him.

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