Habakkuk 3:16-19 JEFF ANDERSON sings "Eternal One"
Hidden Streams
One of the most encouraging scriptures we have to remind us that we are not alone, even when everything we see is telling us to give up and lose hope. Chad beautifully meditates upon this treasure and lifts are hearts to God, the Eternal One. Jeff Anderson is a gifted singer and once again sings with beauty and truth to encourage us all. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to Eternal One Intro I hear, and my body trembles; At the day of trouble, At the day of fear When everything falls apart And the enemy is at the...
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Habakkuk 3:1-15 In Wrath, Remember Mercy Rebekah Cageggi sings "Maranatha!"
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Another rough passage of scripture that describes God's wrath as he judges His people for their actions. Chad digs into this and the similarities to the language from Exodus. Chad encourages to meditate on verse 2: "in wrath, remember mercy". And God has remembered, sending His beloved Son to earth to live and die in our place, rise again and break the cold chains of bondage that bind us all. Rebekah Caggegi sings "Maranatha!" and we look forward to the great day of the Lord when He, the great Judge makes everything forever right. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: ...
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Lamentations 5:1-22 Colin Heinrich sings "Please Restore Us"
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For Jeremiah and the people he cares about, this is not a happy ending. Chad takes us by the hand through the devestation and somehow we emerge knowing that God will always hold on to us. Colin Heinrich sings "Please Resore Us". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "Please Restore Us" Lamentations 5 Devastation and chaos In the Darkness, our despair Saturated with all sorrow Oh Lord please hear our prayer When noontime looks like midnight And the upside is sinking down What was hidden on...
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Lamentations 4:12-22 Marvelle Figueroa sings "Sandcastle"
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This is a tough passage. Defeat, humiliation, devestation, and the false prophets led the sheep to the slaughter. Chad meditates on this heavy lament from the prophet Jeremiah and reminds us that our only hope is in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Marvelle Figueroa sings the haunting song "Sandcastle". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "Sandcastle" We walked as the blind In the streets of the city When destruction came near Our eyes could not see They were the eagles And we were the prey They lied in the name of God And we...
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Lamentations 4:1-11 Chris Lizotte sings "Fear Not"
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Well this is a tough one... not really the most encouraging passage of scripture to meditate on, but there is so much wealth in these verses. We are encouraged to remember that wealth and status and pleasure can pass in an instant and each of us could wake up broke, sick, hurt, humbled and changed by circumstance. In this passage Jeremiah laments over the misery he sees. Chad leads us through this passage and points us to the sure hope of Christ, our Savior, who holds onto us and will never abandon us. Our friend Chris Lizotte sings "Fear Not". Show Notes: What’s New from...
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Lamentations 3:34-66 Introducing Rachel Hall singing "You Came Down"
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Like many of the laments of Jeremiah, this is a mixture of questions, frustration, anger, trust and hope. Chad gives a beautiful and encouraging meditation on this gripping passage. Rachel Hall sings "You Came Down". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics for "You Came Down" Rivers of tears Run down my cheeks Rivers of tears Flow without ceasing, Waters rising Over my head My legs are dead And I am sinking Do I cry in vain “I called on your name” Do I cry in vain...
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Lamentations 1:22-22 Mikaela Adams sings "Not Alone"
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Verse 22 says "there is no sorrow like all of my sorrow". Wow... Only God can redeem the times when we are trapped and unable to free ourselves. Chad compassionately meditates on this passage and gives us hope, hope based upon the liberating work of Christ on our behalf. Mikaela Adams sings "Not Alone". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "Not Alone" There is no sorrow Like all my sorrow My heart is broken There’s no tomorrow My sinful pathway Has made the day fade There is no comfort And no one to help, no one...
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Lamentations 2:12-22 Rebekah Caggegi sings "And So You Cry"
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Sometimes all we can say is "Lord , have mercy, Christ have mercy. Jeremiah could see what was happening, and was serving God by warning everyone. God understands and is our only hope. Still, it hurts to see the pain of sin and it's consequences, and we can relate. Lord have mercy on us. Rebekah Caggegi sings "So You Cry". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics: “And So You Cry” The children cry to their mothers “Where is the bread and wine?” As they faint in the streets of the city Fade away before their time. ...
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Jeremiah 20:7-18 When Emotions Collide. Chris Lizotte sings "Open the Skies"
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In this passage Jeremiah is enthusiastically praising God, then cursing the day he was born, then speaking as a warrior, then speaking fearfully. Chad understands and ruminates on this subject, then points us yet again to our certain hope, hope that is always present, even when we don't even know ourselves. Chris Lizotte sings a beautiful song entitled "Open the Skies". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "Open the Skies" Cursed on the day I was born Before I knew your name Cursed with terror and scorn Trouble and shame...
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Lamentations 3:1-33 Jeff Anderson sings "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
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Chad tells us the story behind this timeless hymn, and we also look into the struggles of the great prophet Jeremiah. Jeff Anderson masterfully sings this wonderful hymn. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
info_outlineOnce again we meditate on an Old Testament passage that is all about Jesus Christ. When we read "
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The Lord God has opened my ear,
and I was not rebellious;
I turned not backward.
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I gave my back to those who strike,
and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard;
I hid not my face
from disgrace and spitting.
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But the Lord God helps me;
therefore I have not been disgraced;
therefore I have set my face like a flint,
and I know that I shall not be put to shame."
We realize that Christ humbled Himself in so many ways, even giving His cheeks to His tormentors. Chad meditates on this and the meaning of "Word of the Father".
Lynn sings "Step by Step".
Show Notes:
What’s New from 1517:
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The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley
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Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
More from the hosts:
Lyrics to "Step by Step"
Though I walk through darkness
And my eyes they cannot see
Your voice has been my light.
With every step guiding me
Word of the Father
You speak to me
You offered Yourself
For Your enemies
Morning by morning
Awaken me I pray
Not by my own light
And not in my own way
Lord you will help me
With every step, every hour
Day by day
With every step, every hour
Day by day
You are the Word
You didn’t hide Your face
From hate and disgrace
You brought light to the darkness
To the whole human race
Word of the Father
You speak to me
You offered Yourself
For Your enemies
Morning by morning
Awaken me I pray
Not by my own light
And not in my own way
Lord you will help me
With every step, every hour
Day by day
With every step, every hour
Day by day
You are the Word
You gave Your back to those who strike,
and Your cheeks to those who pulled out Your beard;
You did not hide Your face
You did not hide Your face
from all of this disgrace
You sustain me and remain with a word
All who are weary
And Your sacrifice was not in vain
You carried all our shame
I hope in Your name
The name without shame
The mighty name of Jesus
You are the Word