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

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#27: "You Will Remain" by All Sons & Daughters Aug 25, 2014

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Do you love a mystery? I have to admit, I like reading and watching mysteries because I know that the author or director will eventually REVEAL the mystery and bring me closure. God is a mystery, and although He has revealed much in His Word to us, there will always be more to learn, because He is infinite. While that causes some to pause, it causes me to worship along with All Sons & Daughters in their song, "You Will Remain."

I hope you get lost in Scripture this week as you adore your Savior through the lyrics of this song.

On this episode I discuss:

Episode 17 and the ACTS model I use for prayer
Psalm 118
Listing things out in a journal or other method that you see in your study of Scripture
The mystery of Christ in us
God the Father and God the Son as I AM
Other names Jesus uses to describe Himself
Revelation 1:8
John 8

This Week's Challenge:

Spend some time in Psalm 118 this week...it's a good one. I told you what I saw, but I really want to know what God reveals to you!

Also, John 8 is full of good stuff. I barely referred to it in this episode, but it is there that Jesus tells us He is the light of the World and it is there that He reveals Himself as I AM and it all happens in a discussion He has in the temple when He sat down to teach the people gathered there. Note what happens right before He begins His teaching in verse 12.

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#26: "Do Life Big" by Jamie Grace Aug 18, 2014

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What is the formula for living the abundant life Jesus came to give us? Well, Jamie Grace gives us some clues in her song, "Do Life Big". We jump into a memory verse we've had before, but explore the context even more. How would you define a big life?

On this episode I discuss:

How I chose this week's song
Slowing down
The voice of the Holy Spirit
John 16:12-15
Isaiah 30:20-21
John 10:10 (this week's memory verse)
Bible study tip of looking at headings to discover context
John 10:1-5
John 10:6-11
Examples of Christ doing life big during His ministry
Doing life big doesn't exclude pain
Doing life big doesn't mean moving, but thriving where we're planted

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#25: "You Won't Let Go" by Michael W. Smith Aug 11, 2014

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If a character in the Bible were to sing Michael W. Smith's new song, "You Won't Let Go", which character would you choose? That is the thought journey I took this week and I think you might be surprised at who I came up with.

As always, my goal is not for you to focus on the lyrics of the song as much as where it might point you in Scripture.

On this episode I discuss:

Seeking to see the characters in the Bible as REAL people
My recent experience of "Jonah" at the Sights and Sounds Theatre in Branson, MO
Not adding to Scripture, but allowing meditation and consideration to bring characters to life in our minds
Could Paul sing this song?
Romans 8:38-39
Could David sing this song?
Psalm 23
Could Peter write this song?
Peter's sermon in Acts 2
A discussion on cross references
Psalm 16
This Week's Challenge:

Start with Peter's sermon in Acts chapter 2 to understand the cross reference to Psalm 16. Study Psalm 16 this week and consider it in the voice of Jesus.

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#24: "Born For This" by Mandisa Aug 04, 2014

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Esther is a book in God's Word full of compelling characters, tough decisions, God's favor and ultimate deliverance. "Born For This", sung by Mandisa gives us a perfect compliment to what we will read in this story. The song helps the story come alive and will assist you as you meditate on it, consider what God will reveal about Himself and how that revelation should change you!

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#23: "Indescribable" by Chris Tomlin Jul 28, 2014

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In its purest form the song "Indescribable" by Chris Tomlin acknowledges the greatness of God and then responds in worship.I want my life to follow that pattern, don't you? In this episode, we discuss God's indescribable nature as seen in Isaiah 40 and Job 38. After all of this may we all respond as the song does...with a life of worship.

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#22: "Wake" by Hillsong Young and Free Jul 21, 2014

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From the Scriptural inspiration for Hillsong Young & Free's song, "Wake," to a discussion pointing every lyric back to God's Word, this week's episode will give you something to think about.

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#21: "Redeemed" by Big Daddy Weave Jul 14, 2014

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In order to be redeemed, you have to be held by something, and there must be a redeemer to pay the price. Sin holds every person captive and Jesus paid the price on the cross for sin. On today's episode, however, we learn that it is not until a person recognizes his sin that he seeks to be bought out of the slave market. Big Daddy Weave's song, "Redeemed" leads us straight to Scripture, and today's episode give us a deeper understanding of what it means to be redeemed and ultimately brings even greater meaning to the lyrics of the song.

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#20: "Greater" by Mercy Me Jul 07, 2014

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Do you fully understand the POWER that lives inside of you? If you are a follower of Christ, the SAME Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in you! And just like Mercy Me, I'm here to tell you that He is GREATER than he that lives in the world!

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#19: "Thrive" by Casting Crowns Jun 30, 2014

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The song, "Thrive" by Casting Crowns is rich with Scripture and leads us from Psalm 63 in a dry and weary land to Psalm 1 where we can be planted by streams of water, to the Fountain of Living Water, God Himself, and ultimately to Christ who quenches our Spiritual thirst once and for all. Can you believe that we even slip into Ezekiel's vision in chapter 47 and finish off with Jesus' declaration that He came to give us life and life to the full? He came so we can THRIVE!

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#18: "All the People Said Amen" by Matt Maher Jun 23, 2014

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Matt Maher's song, "All the People Said Amen", leads us to 1 Chronicles this week where we discover that all the people indeed DID say "amen" to a moving song of praise from King David. This week we learn to "put a little work" into discovering gems hidden in Scripture.

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