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". Show Notes:   Support 1517   1517 Podcasts   1517 on Youtube    1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts   1517 Academy - Free Theological Education   What’s New from 1517:   30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube   Remembering Rod Rosenbladt    Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom    Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th   More from the hosts:   Chad Bird   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 139b Izzi Ray sings "From Eternity Past"

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Psalm 147 meditates on God's wondrous rule over all of His creation, and His loving care for His children.  In this first of 2 parts Chad gives a beautiful reflection on this encouraging passage.  Show Notes:   Support 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser!   1517 Podcasts   1517 on Youtube    1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts   1517 Academy - Free Theological Education   What’s New from 1517:    Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin    Pre-order: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird   30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube   Remembering Rod Rosenbladt    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom   More from the hosts:   Chad Bird   Lyrics for "A Hymn To Our Father" Psalm 147a.    You number the stars And give each one a name You send  clouds to cover the sky You water  the earth with gentle  rains Gentle  rains   And in Your heart, O God We will never be forgotten We are Your children And You are the Father   Chorus:  Our Father We love You You are so good to us All Your mercy All Your goodness Has surrounded us in love Our Father We love You You are so good to us All Your goodness All Your mercy Has surrounded us in love   You look down from heaven You see the broken hearts Our great physician, You bind up our wounds With gentle care, gentle care   And in Your heart, O God We will never be forgotten We are Your children And You are the Father   Chorus:  Our Father We love You You are so good to us All Your goodness All Your mercy Has surrounded us in love Our Father We love You You are so good to us All Your goodness All Your mercy Has surrounded us in love

Psalm 147a verses 1-11 Jeff Anderson and his 4 kids sing "A Hymn To Our Father"

In this encouraging episode, Chad looks at our resumes and what on earth gives us value. The God of Jacob executes justice on behalf of the oppressed, the needy, the outcast, the blind, and the sinners (like us). Markita Knight sings "By the God of Jacob We Are Blessed".   Support 1517   1517 Podcasts   1517 on Youtube    1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts   1517 Academy - Free Theological Education   What’s New from 1517:    Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin    Pre-order: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird   30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube   Remembering Rod Rosenbladt    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom   More from the hosts:   Chad Bird   Lyrics to "By the God of Jacob We Are Blessed" Verse 1) I will not trust in earthly kings Their breath departs, like fleeting things Their only strength is the strength of man Who returns to the dust, along with his plans    My hope is anchored deep in You You breathe new life, Your word is truth And You,   You formed the world, and made it right Entered into the dark, and  brought the light   Chorus By the God of Jacob We are blessed  O Christ, You execute justice For the oppressed Oh Christ the King You reign forever Our tongues confess As we sing together By the God of Jacob We are blessed    Lord, You still set the prisoners free You still opened the eyes of the blind You still lift up the fallen You feed the hungry, the Lord provides   So let all creation praise Your name Your goodness and mercy, forever the same Oh, hallelujah, let our voices raise For in  You (the Lord) alone, we find our endless praise.  

Psalm 146 Markita Knight Sings "By the God of Jacob We Are Blessed"

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" Show Notes:   Support 1517   1517 Podcasts   1517 on Youtube    1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts   1517 Academy - Free Theological Education   What’s New from 1517:    Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin    Pre-order: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird   30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube   Remembering Rod Rosenbladt    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom   More from the hosts:   Chad Bird   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 

Psalm 145b  Rebekah Caggegi sings "The Eyes of All Look to You"

Part one of a two part meditation on this grace filled Psalm. John Andrew Schreiner sings "Your Mercy Is Over Us".  Show Notes:   Support 1517   1517 Podcasts   1517 on Youtube    1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts   1517 Academy - Free Theological Education   What’s New from 1517:    Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin    Pre-order: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird   30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube   Remembering Rod Rosenbladt    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom   More from the hosts:   Chad Bird     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    

Psalm 145A John Andrew Schreiner sings "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"   Show Notes:   Support 1517   1517 Podcasts   1517 on Youtube    1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts   1517 Academy - Free Theological Education   What’s New from 1517:    Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin    Pre-order: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird   30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube   Remembering Rod Rosenbladt    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom   More from the hosts:   Chad Bird   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

Psalm 139b Izzi Ray sings "From Eternity Past"

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