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Does God play favorites? It can sure seem that way sometimes. In this encouraging episode Chad looks at the last half of Psalm 146 and talks about Joseph and favoritism. Rebekah Caggegi sings "The Eyes of All Look to You"

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Lyrics to "The Eyes of All Look to You"

The eyes of all look to you

And You give them their food in due season

You open up Your hand, and satisfy

The desire of every living thing

To all those who are falling

Almighty God upholds you

To all who  are bowed down

The Lord will raise you up

 

Chorus:

You are near

To all who call upon You

And You hear

The voice of all who fear You

Oh bless the Lord

Hallelujah

Let all flesh bless Your name 

Forever and ever.

 

You preserve all who love You, in Your mercy 

And all Your saints shall bless Your holy name

Your kingdom O Lord, is everlasting

Your promises are faithful and kind

To all those who are falling

Almighty God upholds you

To all who  are bowed down

The Lord will raise you up

 

Hallelujah

To the Father and the Son

To the Holy Spirit

The faithful three in one

Hallelujah

To the Father and the Son

To the Holy Spirit

The faithful three in one

Amen 

Part one of a two part meditation on this grace filled Psalm. John Andrew Schreiner sings "Your Mercy Is Over Us". 

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Lyrics for "Your mercy is over us"

 

I will extoll You

O Christ,  my King

Every day I’ll bless you

Every night I’ll sing

 

Chorus:

How gracious and merciful

So good to all

How slow to anger

Abounding in love

Your mercy is over us      

 

I will set my mind

On Your glorious splendor

II’ll sing of Your great work

To every  generation 

 

 

My Savior, my Provider, my Shepherd, my King

 

Great is the Lord

Greatly to be praised

Unsearchable greatness

With love and power to save

  

Chorus:

How gracious and merciful

You are so good to all

How slow to anger

Abounding in love

Your mercy is over us    

What does it mean to embrace correction? What is true friendship? This is an especially pertinent topic for our times, when we see our churches full of division. Izzi Ray sings "It's Your Kindness"

 

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Lyrics to "It's Your Kindness"

Humble me O Lord

When my heart is proud

Let the righteous strike me

If I follow the crowd

A word from my sister

In and out of season

To save me from danger

Because my spirit needs it

Chorus

I need kindness

An act of a friend

Keeping watch

Over the door of my lips

Turn my eyes away 

From the trap of temptation

By your grace, turn my eyes

Back to You   

By your grace, O Christ, turn my eyes

Back to You

 

 

Can I sit at the table

If I hate correction

If I cannot tell evil

Or the fruit of deception

Let me love the Word of truth

And Your word of reproof

From a stranger or a friend 

As though it came from You

 

Bring me to the table

By the hand my friend 

Don’t let me wander

To the bitter end

Evil surrounds us and wells up within us. Where do we turn? Chad has great things to meditatate on, as usual. The talented Izzi Ray sings "Hold Back the Flood".

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Lyrics to Hold Back the Flood:

Deliver me from evil ; and  apreserve me, from myself

The traps are laid,  the words are said, and the waters rise

Your hands O Lord can save me

From the hands of those who surround 

Within and without

I’ve no strength for the fight

While my life is going down

 

Turn back the waters

Send them away

Guard me from evil

And hear when I pray

 

Hold back the flood

Hold back the flood

Hold back the flood

Hold back the flood

 

You covered my head

You covered my sin

In the day of battle, Your mercy wins.

You carried the cross, for the poor and afflicted,

To bring justice for the needy,

And straighten the twisted

 

Turn back the waters

Send them away

Guard me from evil

Lord. hear when I pray

 

Hold back the flood

Hold back the flood

Hold back the flood Hold back the flood

Where does King David's thoughts go when his enemies are pursuing him? Chad offers an encouraging meditation for the seasons when we feel surrounded. Chris Lizotte sings  "Stretch Out Your Hand".

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• Lyrics for "Stretch Out Your Hand"

My sleep had fled from my eyes

I hid, alone in the darkness 

Like one who cannot be found

I was thinking You wanted to harm us

Stretch out Your hand

Stretch out Your hand

Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy

 

(Chorus)

By Your mercy

You call me by name

By Your mercy

Its the end of my shame 

By Your mercy

You are the Christ, my Lord, my God 

And I am your servant

Everything changed

By Your mercy 

 

 

Let me hear Your voice in the morning

I can rest in Your steadfast love

Lord, You know how I thirst for you

Like the dry land under the sun

Stretch out Your hand

Stretch out Your hand

Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy

 

For the enemy has pursued my soul;

    he has crushed my life to the ground;

    he has made me sit in darkness like those long counted as dead

Stretch out Your hand

Stretch out Your hand

Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy

In this episode we hear the Psalmist ask God to "search me and know my heart". Chad has an interesting reflection on this passage, especially when he considers that new life happens in the dark. Izzi Ray sings "From Eternity Past".

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Lyrics for "From Eternity Past"

In the dark

You knew me

Before I was cast

You called me

Your thoughts of me 

Are even more,  than the sands of the sea

The sands of the sea

 

Chorus

From eternity past

You planned me

From darkness to light

From blindness to sight

From eternity past

You chose me

I was not hidden from You

I was not hidden from You  

In the dark

You loved me 

You saved me 

 

 

Every breath

I need You

Before I could see

You came for me

Your redeeming love

Is too wonderful, too wondrous for me

Like the sands of the sea

 

Search me, O God, and know my heart

Try me and know my thoughts

And see if there be any grievous way in me,

and lead me in the way 

Lead me in the way

Everlasting, everlasting, everlasting

Psalm 139 shows us God's loving care, for looking after us wherever we are. Chad quotes from Francis Thompson's Hound of Heaven, "How little worthy of any love thou art! Save Me, save only Me? I fled Him, down the nights and down the days; I fled Him, down the arches of the years." Colin Henirch sings "Redeeming Love".

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Lyrics for "Redeeming Love"

Psalm 139a.

 

If I take the wings of morning

If I dwell in the deepest part of the sea

The dark is as bright as light to you

And you are always there with me

 

O my Lord, you alone have searched me

There is nothing you don't already know

You know my thoughts from far away

You surround me as I come and as I go 

 

(Chorus)

Where can I hide?

You will always find me

Where can I run?

You’re already there

I want You to find me

I want to be found

In Your redeeming love 

In Your redeeming love 

 

You alone created my being

You formed me in my mother’s womb

I have been so wonderfully made

I’ve never been hidden from you

 

(Chorus)

Where can I hide?

You will always find me

Where can I run?

You’re already there

I want You to find me

I want to be found

In Your redeeming love 

In Your redeeming love 

"Hand Made" sounds great, except when it comes to treating something hand made as though it were God. Chad gives a wonderful meditation on idolatry, and Aralyn Macare sings "Human Hands".

 

 

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Lyrics to "Human Hands"

Psalm 135bs   Human hands make idols Human hands don’t make God Human hands make idols Human hands don’t make God The idols don’t hear me The idols don’t see me They don’t have any feeling They're made by human hands   I don’t trust them But I trust in You Your hands were pierced And your word is true You name lives on You took my sin Forgave me, and Put Your Spirit  within   The idols of the nations Will never hear, Will never comfort Never calm the fear Those who bow down to them Lose their feeling Lose their hearing Lose their soul   I don’t trust them But I trust in You Your hands were pierced And your word is true You name lives on You took my sin Forgave me, and Put Your Spirit  within

 

In difficult times, we can take comfort in the knowledge that Christ has defeated death forever, that His name will be confessed as Lord by the whole world, and we will be with Him, because of His great love. Izzi Ray sings a stunningly beautiful version of Psalm 8, "How Majestic Is Your Name In All The Earth".

 

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In this first of 2 episodes on Psalm 135 Chad talks about our plenteous supply of other gods, and meditates on how the God aboves all gods cares for us. John and Cathy Schreiner sing "I Know That the Lord is Great"

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Lyrics to "I Know That the Lord is Great"

You send the wind

The clouds and rain

You send forth justice

And You send forth  pain

 

Whatever You please

Whatever You wish

You alone can do

And It is good 

 

Chorus

For I know the Lord is great

above all gods

Christ reigns as King   

Forever and ever

And You provide

Every loving, perfect gift

Whatever You please

Whatever You wish

Whatever You please

It is good

 

Kings and kingdoms

You raise them up

And strikes them down

And give us their land

 

And we fill Your temple

To praise the Lord

For His power and grace

I will praise His name

 

I know the Lord is great

I know the Lord is great

Verses 1 and 2 kind of say it all;

O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;     my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things     too great and too marvelous for me. 2 But I have calmed and quieted my soul,     like a weaned child with its mother;     like a weaned child is my soul within me

We rest in the loving care of the God who has limitless love for His children, because of the work done on our behalf by our loving Savior. Rest for the weary, hope for the downcast and food for the soul. 

 

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Lyrics for "I Am Your Child"

 

Psalm 131

I am your child 

Resting in your arms

I am your child,

My heart is Yours

Under Your watch forever 

I bow before my Savior

I am your child 

 

Chorus:

All is quiet

All is calm

All is well

All is quiet

All is calm

All shall be well

From this time forth and forevermore

Resting beneath Your smile

With hope like a child

 

 

I am Your child

Weaned of it’s mother

My eyes look to You

I trust  you my Father

I am Your child 

You hear when I cry

My hope is in you 

In You I abide 

I am Your child

 

Chorus:

All is quiet

All is calm

All is well

All is quiet

All is calm

All shall be well

From this time forth and forevermore

Resting beneath Your smile

With hope like a child

 

 

Teach me your way

In everything I do

I am your child

I belong to You

In You there is pleasure 

And joy every day

Let me be your little one

Lord hear me when I pray

 

Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord.

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In this episode we see the Levites stationed at the temple of the Lord, under the stars, singing praise to the Lord. This is the climax of the Psalms of Ascent, and is also a fitting analogy for our walk of faith, that ends in celebration and praise in the eternal city of God, the new Jerusalem. 

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In this final part of our look at Psalm 132, we see David wanting to build a temple for God, and God saying He has a better idea. Chad points us towards liberation in asking for God's will, know that His plans for us our always better than we can imagine. Chris Lizotte sings "Thy Will Be Done"

 

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No eye has ever seen

No ear has ever heard

The things you have prepared 

For all of  those who love You 

 

Blow the horn, salvation comes

Shining light from the holy one

You alone can wear the crown 

You are the Lord of heaven

 

Chorus:

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

Cause I don’t know what else I could say

You are the Truth, You are the Way

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

I place my trust into Your hands, 

Praying Lord, Thy will be done

 

 

All the joy, I could not see

My desires were too weak

You know I settled for  much less

I settled for my own righteousness

 

But You satisfy the poor 

With bread forevermore

The horn the light the crown

Your face that shines with  love

 

Chorus:

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

Cause I don’t  know what else to say

You are the Truth, You are the Way

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

I place my trust into Your hands, 

Thy will be done

In part 1 of this 2 part Psalm, we see David planning to build a temple for God. But God has better things in mind. Once again we that every good thing begins with God. We can offer nothing to God except our trust. Colin Heinrich sings "Come and Rest"

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Lyrics for "Come and Rest"

I will not give sleep to my eyes     or slumber to my eyelids,  until I find a place for the Lord,     a dwelling place for the Mighty One

I will not enter my house     or get into my bed,

 

Chorus:

Come and rest

Clothe me in Your righteousness

You make me a place for You, my Lord to dwell

Come, and rest here

Don’t turn your face away

Come, and rest here

Don’t turn your face away

From Your temple

For I am Your temple

 

So many have gone here before

Stones upon a stone united

Let us go up to Your house and worship as one at Your great throne

Arise, O Lord, and go to your resting place,

 

Chorus:

Come and rest

Clothe me in Your righteousness

Make me a place for You, my Lord to dwell

Come, and rest here

Don’t turn your face away

Come, and rest here

Don’t turn your face away

From Your temple

For I am Your temple

Many of us were raised to admire the lone hero, self sufficient, independent and strong. Chad looks at this short but profound Psalm and searches the riches of community and brotherhood. 

The wonderful Ryan Delmore sings "It Is Good".

 

 

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Lyrics to "It Is Good"

It’s not good that we should be apart

Cut off alone, starvation of the heart

Had it not been for others

I’d be desperate and alone

No family or friends

And lost without a home

To all my brothers and sisters

Forgiven in the Lord

 

Chorus:

I need you

You need me

And we all need each other

Thank you God

For the chance

To share His love

with one another

Behold, behold it is good

 

Annointing of oil

Like blessing flowing down

Like dew on the mountains

Your grace flows all around

United with the Son

We share the Father’s love

Forgiven and forgiving 

With mercy from above

To all my brothers and sisters

Forgiven in the Lord

 

To every generation

Your children near and far

United in His blessing 

Of  life forevermore

Behold, behold it is good

Behold, behold it is good

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Lyrics to "I'm Waiting"

You were born in the darkness of night

And pursued by evil men

Hated, rejected and despised

You were mocked, and put to death

Out of the depths you speak to me

Do not fear

I will never leave You 

Out of the depths you speak to me

Do not fear

I will never forsake You

 

If You counted all my sins

I could never stand before You

But I don’t hope in myself

I hope in Your Word

 

 

Chorus:

I’m Waiting, I cry to You

I’m waiting, all my hope is in You

Waiting, I cry to You

I’m waiting, all my hope is in You

You came out of the depths 

 

 

I live in the darkness of night

I’m on the run, and I call to You

I feel hated, rejected and despised

I pray that You will make all things new

Out of the depths you speak to me

Do not fear

I will never leave You 

Out of the depths you speak to me

Do not fear

I will never forsake You

 

If You counted all my sins

I could never stand before You

But I don’t hope in myself

I hope in Your Word

 

Lo You are with me always

To the end of time

Lo You are with me always

To the end of time

Psalm 40

 

David declares his innocence in this Psalm. He declares that he has done nothing wrong. Chad addresses this action in explaining our position in Christ as we pray. Esther Mylar sings a beautiful song from the text. Chad explains that God is for us and we can speak with boldness and confidence. We are encouraged by this wonderful text to trust God enough where we can speak  honestly to Him without shame. Also, Join Chad Bird for “A Bible in One Year” Join Chad Bird as he walks chapter by chapter through the entire Bible in 2024 through his "Bible in One Year" journey. Each day, Chad presents a short, engaging video linked to specific readings, offering insights and reflections. Whether you're new to Bible study or deepening your existing knowledge, this daily walk through Scripture is a powerful way to connect with the text. Follow along with the readings, access archived videos, and discover additional resources at 1517.org/oneyear. Visit Chad Bird’s Instagram and YouTube profiles to view today's video.

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This  episode meditates on being surrounded and bless by our loving God. These wonderful Psalms of Ascent are great guides as we journey to our eternal city. Chris Lizotte sings "From this time forth".

Lyrics for "From This Time Forth"

I trust You

And You surround me

I trust You 

And You can never be moved

You surround me like the mountains

I’m surrounded by your love

Surrounded like Jerusalem

Surrounded from above

 

Chorus:

From this time forth and forevermore

I am Yours and You are mine

From this time forth and forevermore

You are with me ’til the end of time

I am Yours and You are mine

And we abide forever

 

I trust You

In Christ I have been hidden

I trust You

Safe in Your protection

You surround me like the mountains 

I’m surrounded by your love

Surrounded like Jerusalem

Surrounded from above

 

Chorus:

From this time forth and forevermore

I am Yours and You are mine

From this time forth and forevermore

You are with me ’til the end of time

I am Yours and You are mine

And we abide forever

 

Bridge:

Covered by You

I am safe and free

Covered by You

Now  I can receiver

All that is true

All that lasts forever.

 

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Chad digs deep into the riches of this Psalm. We hear of the gift of family, and are encouraged to rest in Christ's loving care for our loved ones. Jeff Anderson makes his first guest appearance on the podcast singing "Without You".

Lyrics for Without You:

Psalm 127

Without You

All my labors are in vain

Without You

All my monuments give way

Crumbling like sand, back to the ocean,

under the waves, lost in the motion

Without You

 

Blessed are the ones

Who inherit a family

Children of light

A blessing to humanity

 

They have no reason to fear

Behold our Savior is here

 

Chorus

Come, my family let us rest

Come, give thanks for we are blessed

You watch over us

You watch over us

And we are not ashamed

 

Without you 

There is no room for love

Without you

We can never be as one

In the Spirit of truth

Together and forever

For there is no love, no lasting treasure

Without you 

 

Blessed are the ones

Who come into Your family

Who enter Your kingdom

Find their humanity

 

They have no reason to fear

Behold our Savior is here

 

Chorus

Come, my family let us rest

Come, give thanks for we are blessed

You watch over us

You watch over us

And we are not ashamed

 

Bridge:

Rest, for Your good pleasure

Rest, with Your gifts and treasure

Rest in Christ the Son

Rest in the Holy one

We rest in You

 

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Chad explains how this Psalm says it all.  Izzi Ray sings "If It Had Not Been"

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Lyrics to "If It Had Not Been"

The raging waters

Would have swept us away

We'd be lost forever

There'd be  nothing to say 

If the Lord weren't at our side 

 

When we were attacked

How Their anger flared

Could  have swallowed us whole

They sure didn't care

There'd be  nothing to say 

And nothing would remain

If the Lord weren't at our side 

 

Chorus

If it had not been

For the hand of Christ

If it had not been

For the gift of life

If it had not been

Then I would not be

So I thank You and I praise You

For eternity

 

My soul has  escaped

Like a bird from the snare

My help comes from You

You have heard my prayer 

 

When the  waters rise 

Nothing would remain

If the Lord weren't at our side 

 

Chorus

If it had not been

For the hand of Christ

If it had not been

For the gift of life

If it had not been

Then I would not be

So I thank You and I praise You

For eternity

 

An expansive view of the temple of God. Chad gives us plenty to think about on our journey to the city of God. The talented Izzi Ray sings "O Jerusalem".

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Lyrics to "O Jerusalem"

See my eyes, they have been looking toward Your gates,

O Jerusalem! O Jerusalem,

When they said “let’s journey together  to Your house”,               

My heart was so glad,  O Jerusalem! 

We saw it from far away  

and now we draw near

To Your body and Your blood

Soul and divinity

O Jerusalem O Jerusalem 

 

Chorus:

Peace be with us

In the courts of heaven

Peace be with us

through the Lord Jesus Christ

Peace is with us

In the courts of heaven

Peace be with us

through the Lord Jesus Christ

O Jerusalem O Jerusalem 

City of God   

  

Now our feet are rightly  standing 

within your gates,

O Jerusalem! O Jerusalem,

There is peace within Your walls 

Security

In your towers, O Jerusalem!

For my sisters and  brothers I will say

“Peace be with  you” O Jerusalem   

 

We saw it from a far off 

and now we draw near

To Your body and blood

Soul and divinity

O Jerusalem O Jerusalem 

Chad meditates on the Psalms of Ascent, and relates this journey to our own journey toward the new Jerusalem. Jonathan, Amanda and Emmy Noel sing "On The Way Up To Zion". Bethany Bordeaux is featured with her evocative violin playing. 

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• Lyrics to "On The Way Up To Zion"

We walk along the well worn path  

On the way up to Zion

Surrounded by so great a cloud 

On the way up to Zion

And we walk in, the steps of the saints.

All of us  sinners

We look to the Lord, the Lord our strength

Our help and our deliverer

 

The path grows dangerous

We stumble on the rocks upon the trail 

But Jesus holds us steady 

And by His grace we will prevail 

 

Shalom, shalom 

Within the gates of Zion

Our God is before us

Behind us and beside us 

Shalom, shalom awaits us 

Within the gates of Zion

Today we walk, the well worn path

On our journey up to Zion

 

Our shelter from the withering heat

On the way up to Zion

Covered under, Your mantle of grace 

On the way up to Zion

Even now you extend Your arms

To all of us  sinners

Reconciling armies of hate

With Your deliverance

 

Shalom, shalom 

Within the gates of Zion

Our God is before us

Behind us and beside us 

Shalom, shalom awaits us 

Within the gates of Zion

Today we walk, the well worn path

On our journey up to Zion

The wicked and arrogant think they can prey upon the poor with impunity. Not so. Chad meditates on God hiding himself, it seems especially in times of trouble. Lament, interrogation of God and David’s frustration help us to see that though the work dis full injustice, God is closer than we think, and God invites us to cry and complain to Him. Izzi Ray sings “Why”

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Throughout this magnificent chapter, we have meditated on the ways of God, the benefits of walking with God, staying close to Him and learning from Him. Now as we get to the end of the chapter we see that we are all like lost sheep, and we all desperately need the salvation given to us through Christ. THe Psalm ist says "let Your hand helpme, for I have chosen Your precepts".

We see the goal but only Christ has accomplished this.  The talented Markita Knight sings "Bring Me Home"

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Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for listening throughout this year. We wish all of you a joyful Thanksgiving.Linda McCrary sings "Long Have I Known"

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Lyrics to "Long Have I Known"

With my whole heart I cry.

Lord please answer me

I rise before dawn

And I ask You for help

 

With my whole heart I wait

I await the dawn 

I wait on your promises

And remember Your grace, Your kindness to me,  I ask You to stay

 

Stay with me

Through the night of my affliction

(Won’t you) stay with me

Til the morning arrives

Stay with me

From beginning to end

My Deliverer, all my Life

 

Chorus:

Long have I known You are near me

Long have I known You  are proven true 

Lord  You answer me in the silence

In the silence of the empty tomb

the empty tomb

 

 

Your Word is the Truth, 

Your Word is forever

The sum of Your word is Truth

From beginning to end

Give me life, I cry, with my whole heart

In the darkness of  night

I wait for your words, your reply

 

 

 

You gave me Your answer

When You left the tomb

You gave me Your answer

By Your resurrection 

And I too shall rise

And follow You

Into the dawn of the everlasting day

 

We are in continual need of hearing the testimonies of God's goodness. In this episode Chad speaks such encouraging words, words that bring hope, because our hope is in the One who formed us for Himself. Bryan Duncan sings "The House of Your Word".

 

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Lyrics to  "the House of Your Word"

No matter how long the fight

No matter how dark the night

The darkness trembles, in the light that shines

From the house, the house of Your Word

And I come stumbling through the door 

I start to remember Your grace once more

Didn’t know that I was blinded and lost 

But for love, You carried Your cross

You speak forgiveness in my ear

You speak the truth of Your redeeming word

 

(Chorus)

Take away these rags

And dress me up in righteousness

Light up the darkness, and shine through me

Oh Jesus,  You can shine through me

In the house, the house of Your Word

 

Righteous is the  Lord

Your testimonies are  proven right

All Your promises are faithful and true

From   the house, the house of your word.

Trouble and anguish have found me in the night

But Your commandments will be my delight

On my own I am blinded and lost 

But for love, You carried Your cross

You speak forgiveness in my ear

You speak the truth of Your redeeming word

 

(Chorus)

Take away these rags

And dress me in your righteousness

Light up the darkness, and shine through me

Oh Jesus,  You can shine through me

In the house,  the house of Your Word

 

I see the doorway

The doorway of your light

Born into blindness

And finally given sight

 

Hallelujah

In the house of Your word

Freedom rings

In the house of Your word

Hallelujah

For darkness to light

Hallelujah

For the Word of life

 

 

 

 

 

Next weekend we get back on track for the last 3 episodes of Psalm 119. But for this weekend let's pause and consider the great cost of our salvation, namely the suffering Holy one, who took the sins of the whole upon Himself. The talented Kris Winrich sings "Why Have You Forsaken Me".

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This week is a throwback to season 3 and Psalm 5. Chad has great words of compassion and encouragement. our lives our in good hands if we rest in the care of our heavenly Father. The next 3 weeks will be the ending sections of Psalm 119. Rebekah Caggegi sings "In the Morning".

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The power of the words that procede from the mouth of God. Wow, Chad has lots of gems in this podcast. Rebekah Caggegi sings "I Love Your Words".

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Eyes like flames of fire

Feet like burnished bronze

Your voice like roaring thunder

Your face that shines like the sun

 

Don’t let my life waste away 

Please guide me,  by the words You say

 

I love Your words

My hiding place

I love Your words

Hold me up and keep me safe

I love Your words

 

I tremble with fear

For You hold the world by Your hand

Any You will judge thel peoples

From every tribe and every land

 

Don’t let my life be put to shame

Please guide me,  by the words You say

 

I love Your words

My hiding place

I love Your words

Hold me up and keep me safe

I love Your words

 

The plans of the wicked 

will all be in vain

When they stand before the 

God who makes fire and rain

 

I love Your words

My hiding place

I love Your words

Hold me up and keep me safe

I love Your words

This selection of Psalm 119 can be pretty confusing, seemingly arrogant and boastful. Chad explains all this and Colin Heinrich sings "The Narrow Way".

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Lyrics to the Narrow Way

Walking along

They say that I’m walking backwards

They whisper I’m falling far behind 

Walking along

Trusting Your Word to give me sight

I know that I’m walking by the light  

 

When it looks so foolish

When it makes no sense - please remind me

Christ is the narrow way 

You’re the narrow way

 

Walking along

They say I’ve got no direction

They whisper I’m stumbling in the night

Walking along

I’ll keep trusting in You to guide me 

It’s Your Word that shines the light 

 

When it looks so foolish

When it makes no sense - please remind me

Christ is the narrow way 

You’re the narrow way

 

Hold fast to me

On the narrow path

Hold me fast to You

Along the narrow path

Christ my light, Light of light

Guide me on

 

In the 6th part of this long and fascinating Psalm, Chad looks at spiritual hunger, our need to rely on God rather than ourselves or our circumstances. He speaks of the wineskin analogy and explains how it applies to us daily. Rebekah Caggegi sings "My Soul Belongs to You".

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Lyrics to Psalm 119 week 6 - My Soul Belongs to You

If your law hadn’t been my delight,

I would have perished in my affliction

But my soul belongs to You

Through the pitfalls and persecution

 

I am like a wine skin

In the burning smoke

Shriveled up and useless 

And treated like a joke

 

Pour the wine 

The wine of Your grace

Into this thirsty soul

Into this thirsty soul

I know, my soul,  belongs to You

 

Forever O Lord Your word

Is firmly fixed in the heavens

Your faithfulness forever

Is enduring to all generations

 

I am like a wine skin

In the burning smoke

Shriveled up and useless 

And treated like a joke

 

Pour the wine 

The wine of Your grace

Into this thirsty soul

Into this thirsty soul

I know, my soul,  belongs to You.

 

You call me by your Name

You call me as Your own

You call me to Your Son

And carry me

Carry me to Your throne

in this 5th week of Psalm 119, Chad looks at the word God uses when speaking of his creation.

Chris Lizotte sings "It's all good, for You are good".

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Lyrics to Psalm 119 verses 65-80 "It's all good, for You are good"

All  creation 

The sky and sea

The stars of heaven

The air we breathe

It is good

It’s all good

For You are good

It is good

 

When I was afflicted

My heart went astray

But Your hands never failed

You kept me on the way

And it is good

It’s all good

For You are good

It is good

 

Chorus:

All I know is

It was good to be afflicted

It's so good

To rest in Your hands

All I know is

Your hands are there to catch me 

Catch me in Your love today

It is good

It’s all good

For You are good

 

Your hands have made me

Teach me Your ways

I wanna walk with you

All of my days

It is good

It’s all good

For You are good

It is good

 

Your words are rich to me

An eternal treasure

Sweeter than honey

Takes away the pressure

The ignorant smear my name

 They whisper behind closed doors

But I’ll walk in Your joy

Forevermore

In this 4th week of our 11 part series on Psalm 119, Chad speaks of our comfort in time of affliction, namely God's promise, and the blessing that have fallen on us. Izzi sings Ray sings "Chasing the Wind".

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Lyrics to Chasing the Wind:

Psalm 119  week 4

In the cold of night

I remember You

Ensnared by the wicked ones

Yet I rise to praise you

In the bleakness 

In the bitter loss

My wealth is gone 

My gold is dross

 

But Lord, you are my portion

I remember Your name

And You remember me

You’ve always known my name

So why was I chasing the wind

Chasing the wind

 

In the freezing cold

When I am in distress

My only hope

Your grace and promises

 

In the bleakness 

In the bitter loss

My wealth is gone

My gold is dross

 

But Lord, you are my portion

I remember Your name

And You remember me

You’ve always known my name

So why was I chasing the wind

Chasing the wind

 

There is Love among the ruins

Allies who fell

Have risen again

By Your grace

 

Even in the freezing cold

Another beautiful meditation on the word of God which brings light to our darkened eyes.

Izzi Ray sings "Turn My Heart, Turn My Eyes"

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Lyrics to Turn My Heart, Turn My Eyes

Psalm 119. 3

 

Life and death 

Day and night 

The only choice 

Is Dark or light  

 

Your way is true

Your way is right

The narrow path

Into Your light

 

Chorus:

Turn my heart  

Turn my eyes

You give me life  

And I am Yours 

 

Incline my heart 

Fill my eyes 

To your word

With your  light

 

O steadfast love

 come near to me

keep me bound to you 

My only liberty 

Verse 28 of Psalm 119 reads "My soul melts away for sorrow; strenthen me avvording to Your word." Chad encourages us with good news as he unpacks these writings in week 2 of Psalm 119. Ryan Delmor sings "I Only Want to Cling to You".

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Lyrics for "I Only Want to Cling to You"

Psalm 119-2

vs 17-32

 

 When I am cast down

Lying with my shattered hope

Eyes too tired to see

That at the end of my road

Your path, your Word

and your wisdom

will guide my way

will guide my way

 

At the end of my road 

Just a stranger on the earth

On a sojourn through this life

 stranger from my birth

Your word, your law

your testimonies 

will guide my way

will guide my way

 

Don't want to cleave to the dust 

I only want to cling to you

Don't want to cleave to the dust

I only want to cling to you

 

 

When I called Your name

You answered me with truth

Give me a generous heart

A heart to be filled by you

And let me never be put to shame

guide my way

guide my way

 

Don't want to cleave to the dust 

I only want to cling to you

Don't want to cleave to the dust

I only want to cling to you

 

I only want to cling to you

O guide my way

I only want to cling to you

O guide my way

I only want to cling to you

O guide my way

I only want to cling to you

O guide my way

You know the way

I this first of 11 episodes on Psalm 119 we get a grand view of this oft confusing Psalm, as Chad quietly focuses our heart on the riches found within it. Colin Heinrich sings "Treasure" with an intro by Jonathan and Amanda Noel. 

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Lyrics to "Treasure"

Blessed are the ones who are blameless Blessed is the Son of Man Blessed are the ones who seek You And follow after Your commands

Oh that my ways may be steadfast Your word is true I have learned where the treasure’s found The treasure is You

All our treasures are found in You Moth and rust cannot destroy  The trustworthy   promises The delight of Mary's joy

Oh that my ways may be steadfast Your word is true I have stored Your word in my heart That I might not sin against You

I will fix my eyes on Your ways I will fix my eyes on Your ways The ways that please You Please You  like the Son of man Lord give me eyes to see Lord give me eyes to see Give me strength to follow With my whole heart And when I sin, O help me trust In the sinless Lamb of God

Who is like the Lord our God, who raise the poor from the dust. A beautiful meditation from Chad Bird and wonderful song from Jonathan, Amanda and Emmy Noel.

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Lyrics to Psalm 113

From the glories of heaven,

Whom do you see?

The proud and the lofty

Or the bended knee?

Lowly and poor

You know me by name

You hear my cry

You feel my pain

 

Hallelujah

Hallelujah

 

From the rising of the sun

Til the end of the day 

May the name of the Lord

Receive all praise 

You raise the poor

You lift up  the weak

You fill us with  joy

To that we can sing

 

Hallelujah

Hallelujah

 

Magnify the Lord forever

O my soul, O my soul

Welcomed to the banquet 

seated at Your table

O my soul, O my soul 

Magnify the Lord forever.

Through all generations

You are good and gracious

Magnify the Lord forever

O my soul

  

Blessed be the name

of the Lord

from this time forth

 and forevermore!

 

Who looks with compassion

Upon the barren woman

Surrounds her with children

Her heart overflows

In this episode Chad looks at this Psalm and the heartbreaking descriptions it gives of suffering and meditates on what is accomplished on our behalf.

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Psalm 112 has much to say about the steadfast one, the one who loves God, who gives of himself, follows God's precepts and helps others. But, Chad focuses on another aspect of the steadfast one, and I think you will find this very encouraging. Colin Heinrich and Audrey Schreiner sing "Light Dawns in the Darkness"

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Lyrics:

Psalm 112

 

Blessed the man who fears You, trusts You

The righteous will never be moved

Steady  the heart, the heart set upon You

In the fight, when your heel is bruised

 

It is well 

It is well

 

 

Whatever the battle, 

Whatever the cost,

Whatever the struggle,

Whatever the loss

 

Light dawns in the darkness

You are not against us

No, You won’t forget us

Your’e the steadfast One

The steadfast One

 

Blessed the man who fears You, trusts You

Who is not afraid of bad news

Blessed the man, who imitates the Savior, 

And freely gives to the poor

It is well 

It is well

The wicked will perish

You will smile upon us forever

Chad unpacks this short but very profound Psalm of hope. Paul Jackson sings "Praise the Lord".

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Lyrics for Psalm 117

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord

All you nations, all you peoples

Glorify His name

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord

All you nations, all you peoples

Glorify His name

 

For Your steadfast love toward us

Endures forever

And the faithfulness of the Lord

Throughout the ages

Oh Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord

Through all the earth

We can look at our world at face value or we can see God's expression of His wisdom, love and kindness. Rebekah Caggegi sings "Surrounded".

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Lyrics to Psalm 111

In wisdom love and splendor

The grass and  spreading trees

The stars above the night sky

The gentle ocean breeze

You have shown your glory

In all that You have made

And the wonder of creation

Is Your love displayed

 

Chorus:

Surrounded by Your beauty

The works of Your hand, revealed in this land

Surrounded by Your glory

The works of Your hand, revealed in this land 

 

Full of grace and mercy

Your righteousness endures

Your covenant forever

Established by Your Son

To fear you O Lord

And  begin the path of wisdom

To understand Your greatness  

Through the ages

 

 

Chorus:

Surrounded by the  beauty

The works of Your hand, revealed in this land

Surrounded by Your glory

The works of Your hand, revealed in this land   

 

I lift my hands to heaven 

Like the branches of a tree

I drink the living waters

That you pour out for me

I will praise you Lord 

With all  creation

With my whole heart

A call to trust in the Lord. John Andrew Schreiner sings "Who Can I Trust".

 

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Song Lyrics:

Psalm 115      Who Can I Trust

 

Not to us O Lord 

But to your name give glory

You dwell in the heavens

And all creation tells Your story

You speak, You see, You hear

You dwell with the lowly

we are Your treasure

Made to be holy

 

Chorus:

Who can I trust?

In life and death

I trust in You

For my every breath 

 

Gold and silver  formed

Into a lifeless image

And all who bow before them

Become like what they worship

They do not speak, or see, or hear

And are soon forgotten

But we are Your treasure

We are Your beloved

 

Bridge:  

Our help, our shield, our trust

Is in You

You remembered us

You bless us and keep us

Make Your face to shine upon us

And give us peace

In this short but profound Psalm we read of Israel crossing into the promised land and the mountains and hills and river Jordan reacting to the presence of God. Izzi Ray sings "Every Breath". Starting this week we will post the lyrics for the songs from the podcast/

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Psalm 114

 

You freed us

From a land of affliction

You made your sanctuary

In our midst

The sea looked and fled .

The river turned back 

We crossed the Jordon

Onto dry land

 

Chorus:

Tremble, all the earth

Tremble, for God is here

 

You speak, and all creation

hears your command

Rocks pour out their water

On a thirsty land

And You created in us

A place to dwell

We welcome You 

Living water flows from Your well

Chorus:

Tremble, all the earth

Tremble, for You are here

 

VAMP:

Tremble, all the hosts of heaven

Tremble, all the sons of men

Tremble above the earth, 

Tremble all    below 

Tremble before the Lord

 

For You are here

For You are here with us

 God has done great things, but it's natural to feel we are being trampled down by the struggles we face. Chad shines light on this and our reason for great and lasting hope. Izzi Ray sings "We Will Sing the Victor's Song".

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In this encouraging episode we learn some unexpected features of this Psalm. The gifted Ryan Delmore sings "Under Your Feet".

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In this short but profound Psalm , we are once again given great reasons for our hope.Psalm 123 Izzi Ray sings "I Lift Up My Eyes"

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In the second half of this imprecatory Psalm we here about the ways we are vulnerable to attacks by our accusers. Chris Lizotte sings "You have Covered Me".

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Psalm 109 is an imprecatory Psalm. Very uncomfortable to absorb. Chad breaks this down with Gospel centered wisdom and compassion. Kris Winrich sings "I See Judas, Close at Hand"

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This Psalm deals with the storms of life, and God's care for His children. Izzi Ray sings "Lord of the Storm".

 

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   In the first half of Psalm 107 we hear about the troubled, the wanderers, the shipwrecked, ruined ones who cried out to God in their distress. Izzi Ray sings "All the Way Home".

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Chad calls this Psalm a walk of shame through Israel's history. But the Psalm includes the word "nevertheless...". Very encouraging words to those who know they fail. Andrea Hammond sings "Here I Confess". 

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In this first of 2 episodes on Psalm 106, Chad addresses the Psalms bleak descriptions of Israel's failures. Alex Mackey sings "My Hidden Sin"

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In this continuation of Psalm 105, we hear Chad highlight what is missing in this telling of Israel's history, and what it shows about God and how God sees us. Kirsten Ford sings " You Are So Good".

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In this episode Chad Bird draws our attention to some things that are curiously missing in the description of Israel's history as narrated in Psalm 105. I find myself asking "how does God view me, and how should I see others?" Chris Lizotte sings "You Are The Artist".

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In this continuation of Psalm 104 Chad looks at the various "hats" that God wears as He created and sustains all that exists. John Andrew and Cathy Schreiner sing "World of Wonders"

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What a wondrous creation God has made. In this episode Chad ponders the first half of Psalm 104. Rebekah Caggegi sings "Creation Song"

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Chad unpacks this call for all nations to make a joyful noise to the Lord. Izzi Ray sings "Under Your mercy".

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As we continue our meditation on Psalm 102, Chad speaks of ambition that clouds our vision and distracts us from the things that really matter. We see a God full of compassion and concern for the lowly, while we so easily fix our eyes on ourselves and our desires. The talented Izzi Ray sings "Look Down".

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Psalm 102 starts out with a description of desolation. Chaos, unrest, shame, desolation among the ruins. Where is God in all of this? Chad unpacks this with compassion, and Colin Heinrich sings "Among the Ruins"

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Psalm 123 contains some of the most beautiful descriptions of the life of faith, describing how we look to God until “He shall be gracious to us” as we wait in hope. Izzi Ray sings “ I Lift Up My Eyes”.

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Psalm 101 is a puzzling Psalm. At first glance it can leave us wondering how to respond.

Chad unpacks this and points us to our hope in the finished work of Christ. Andrea Hammond sings "Whatever Happens".

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Psalm 45 gives us a beautiful description of a wedding, and much more for those with eyes of faith, for we see in this Psalm a beautiful picture of ehat to look forward to in eternity. Markita Knight sings "Behold, The Lord Our God".

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In this episode Chad looks at the place of angels, the supreme glory of God over all creation and meditates on the mysterious glory that awaits all of us who trust in our Redeemer. Markita Knight sings "You Reign".

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Solomon wrote that there is nothing new under the sun. But in Psalm 96 we are told we have a new reason to sing, to sing a new song, for something great has happened, namely salvation has come. Linda McCrary sings "Bless the Lord, Salvation has Come".

 

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All creation groans under the weight of sin, greed, and despair. As we enter into the season of Lent we have good reasons for hope. The greatest is that we shall see our Savior and rfully realize the love that is ours for eternity. A love which we have received, not earned, and great and mysterious things await us forever. Colin Heinrich sings "Face to Face".  

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In the midst of our worship, God admonishes us to remember His goodness, and don't harden our hearts like our ancestors when they forgot God in the wilderness. Instead, we are invited to enter in, give thanks and rest in the finished work of our Creator, Redeemer and Friend. The talented Andrea Hammond sings "Enter In".

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Psalm 30 is a Psalm for the dedication of the temple. However, it doesn't mention the temple and seemingly is unrelated to this subject. What gives? Once again Chad makes sense of all this in this eye opening episode. Colin Heinrich sings "By Your Love and Grace alone".

 

The second half of Psalm 89 takes a turn from promise to ruin. And in the midst of this downfall,  King David accuses God of causing all the desolations. What is there for us to learn from this, especially when it seems like God has forsaken His own? Chad points us to the Messiah, the Man of Sorrows. Izzi Ray sings "Man of Sorrows".

 

In part 1 of Psalm 89, we hear of David wanting to build a house for the Lord to dwell, but God has bigger plans, and makes a promise to David that from his lineage will come the Messiah of the world. Izzi Ray sings "Waiting on Your Promise".

 

Psalm 5 is a prayer that orients us as we start our day. Knowing that in the morning "You will hear my voice". Rebekah Caggegi sings "In the Morning". We align allign ourselves who is our king, in expectation of good things from our loving Father. 

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Life can get so complicated, so full of mind numbing details and various pains that it's easy to wish we lived in a simpler time. Chad talk about unchanging rule of God. The God who is unmoved by storms, the God we can draw near to and rest. Colin Heinrich sings "Your Throne Remains".

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Do you ever wonder if God thinks His plan is worth all of the suffering that His son went through on our behalf? Chad takes us through this Psalm and brings great encouragement. Psalm 21 Rebekah Caggegi sings "Everlasting".

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As we finish Advent and celebrate Christmas, we remember that we are still waiting in hope for the return of our Savior. In this time, we face seasons of suffering and can feel abandoned by God. Chad reminds of us the truth of Christ becoming man and what it means to belong to Him. John Andrew Schreiner sings "Why Have You Forsaken Me."

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Who can ascend the holy mountain? Who can enter the gates of the eternal city? The one whose hands are clean. The one with the pure heart. 

Chad breaks this down and encourages with eternal truths. And the great Chris Lizotte sings "Into Eternity."

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Psalm 50 is rebuke to those that either think they are too important,  or they think God doesn't notice their acceptance of sin and hypocracy.

Chad once again unpacks this with compasssion and hope. The wonderful Izzi Ray sings "Thank you Lord."

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In this episode Chad shows us that the problem of sin starts long before we are born, and the consequences are devastating. We meditate on the beauty of Christ suffering on our behalf, that we may be covered with mercy and made whole. Izzy Ray sings "Have Mercy On Me."

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Better off spending one day in the courts of heaven with our loving God than a hundred anywhere else. The object of our love is not the gifts of God, but the Giver Himself. Happy Thanksgiving! Colin Heinrich sings "On Earth as it is in Heaven".

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Wandering, wandering. Where do we stand with God? Is there a reason for hope when all we see is failure and despair? Does God even hear us when we have failed so miserably?  Izzi Ray sings a song of hope for now and forever entitled "Bring Us Home".

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Psalm 82 gives us a glimpse into the cosmic realm where God pronounces judgement on the fallen angels. Chad explains and encourages us with the truth that we belong to the One who is the supreme ruler over all of creation. Chris Lizotte sings "Arise O God"

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Psalm 81 is another description of the errors of God’s people throughout history. In this Psalm we see God’s loving frustration with His people when He speaks to them but they won’t listen, even when he blesses them over and over. Izzi Ray sings “Honey From The Rock” .

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Psalm 78 contains a long list of the failings of God's people.

What can we learn from this collection of regrets? Chad teaches us that there is hope in the wilderness. Andrea Hammond sings and plays violin on "Pilgrims". 

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The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. It doesn’t go all that well. Chad takes us through this tour of what God finds in his survey of the state of mankind. Cathy Schreiner sings “Corruptible”. 

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In this episode, Chad discusses the symbolism of the horn. What does it mean when the wicked lift up their horn on high? What or who is the horn of salvation? Chris Lizotte Sings “Enthroned”.

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Psalm 68 1-18

Paul reminds us in Eph. 6, that evil is real and present on earth. Unseen and seeking our harm, the evil is no match for the true Sovereign ruler of all creation. We are protected, never alone on this earth. God fights for His bride. Psalm 68 1-18 Jonathan and Amanda Noel sing "You are the Door".

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A Psalm that speaks to the heartache of surveying the ruins of our lives. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Colin Heinrich sings “Why Have You Rejected Us Forever?” 

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Godly, upright in heart, righteous. Sinful, sorrowful, wasting away. Could both these descriptions be true of us? Yes, because of our Savior, who receives our confession and forgives us and makes us whole. Blessed are the ones whose sin is forgiven. Roxie Jane sings “My Love Turns to You”.

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It can all seem so unfair. The wicked prosper and the ones who look to God seem to suffer the most. Chad speaks to this topic with remarkable insights and points our hearts toward the suffering but victorious Savior of our souls. Anthony Diggs and Adrina Thorpe sing "Whom Have I In Heaven But You"

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Psalm 68 19-35

The invisible world is present though we often aren’t as conscious of it. A battle rages between the forces of good and evil. We must always remember that Christ is the Victor and the Sovereign Ruler of the unseen world. When we face mysterious attacks we need to trust in God and rest in His power and strength. The brilliant Ryan Delmore sings “When God Arises”. 

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