#404: "Rejoice" by Andrew Ripp

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

Is there room for rejoicing in the midst of fear? Charles Spurgeon writes, "Fear, without joy, is torment; and joy, without holy fear, would be presumption." Using Andrew Ripp's song "Rejoice" we explore a variety of responses (one of which is rejoicing) to the miracle of our risen Savior.

Come with me to an open tomb with a lightning-bright angel perched atop a stone.

In this episode, I discuss:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
  • Make a list
  • Slow down
  • Remember the people described in the Bible were REAL
• The 30 Day Music Challenge
• A quote from Andrew Ripp about the genesis of this song - KLove Article
• Our inspiration verse - Psalm 2:11
• How our inspiration verse brings together weeks of Bible study
  • Episode 398 - talking about awe and wonder
  • Episode 403 - talking about trembling before the Lord
  • This week - talking about rejoicing with trembling
• Charles Spurgeon reminding us that, "There must ever be a holy fear mixed with the Christian's joy." - "The Treasury of David: Charles Spurgeon Commentary on Psalms" Amazon Paid Link
• Moving to Matthew 28 where we see rejoicing AND trembling
• Setting the stage with a GREAT earthquake - Matthew 28:1-3
• Making a list of responses to Christ's resurrection
• How I tend to put myself in the column of "appropriate" responses when I may just find myself in one that should lead to my repentance

More Than a Song Playlist

Additional Resources

• Lyrics - NewReleaseToday.com
• I always get the Mary's in the New Testament mixed up. Here's a great article that may help as you study Scripture - Gospel Coalition Article

This Week's Challenge

I've read and pondered this text for myself -- now it's your turn. Start in Psalm 2 and let it launch you to Matthew 28. Make a list of the responses you see in the text. Consider what it could look like in your life to respond to our God with rejoicing and trembling.

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