Nathan, Joshua, and Rachel take a look a fantastic, contemplative, powerful, and encouraging modern hymn. "Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery" is a hymn that concisely yet deeply describes the Gospel story, namely in the person and work of Jesus. With its exploration of advent, the incarnation, the life of Jesus, the death of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and the second coming of Jesus, it lends itself to being a very useful song for the church in many different service contexts. Quite frankly, it's hard to think any good reason to NOT be singing it in your local congregations.

"Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery" by Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Michael Bleecker

YouTube official lyric video

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Blurb for Rachel's Instagram page "Simple Bible":

"Simple Bible is an Instagram page that seeks to inspire women of all ages to read God’s Word for themselves. There you will find Bible reviews, theological posts, and biblical encouragement for everyday life."

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If you have songs, questions, or discussions you'd like for us to explore in future episodes, please email those to singtheword316@gmail.com.

~ Graphic design by Jessica Sanders

On this episode, Nathan, Joshua, and Rachel discuss a newer song that emphasizes the horizontal, corporate angles of our hope in Christ. In this hymn/spiritual song, Sandra McCracken and Joshua Moore help us look ahead in anticipation of the consummation of God's kingdom and the promised blessings of the new creation.

"We Will Feast in the House of Zion" by Sandra McCracken, Joshua Moore

YouTube

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Blurb for Rachel's Instagram page "Simple Bible":

"Simple Bible is an Instagram page that seeks to inspire women of all ages to read God’s Word for themselves. There you will find Bible reviews, theological posts, and biblical encouragement for everyday life."

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If you have songs, questions, or discussions you'd like for us to explore in future episodes, please email those to singtheword316@gmail.com.

~ Graphic design by Jessica Sanders

Merry Christmas! This special episode of "Sing the Word" puts a close on the first season of this podcast!

Apologies in advance that this is only part 2 of a 2-part Christmas episode. Part 1 was unfortunately lost in the process.

Take a listen to hear the gang's thoughts on Christmas songs that should be utilized, avoided, and a couple that are maybe in between those categories. Good discussion all the way around!

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Blurb for Rachel's Instagram page "Simple Bible":

"Simple Bible is an Instagram page that seeks to inspire women of all ages to read God’s Word for themselves. There you will find Bible reviews, theological posts, and biblical encouragement for everyday life."

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If you have songs, questions, or discussions you'd like for us to explore in future episodes, please email those to singtheword316@gmail.com.

~ Graphic design by Jessica Sanders

Nathan, Joshua, and Rachel look into one of Sovereign Grace's most popularly used songs in the church today. "O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer" is full of poetic phrases that constantly point us back to biblical texts and themes that remind us of how Jesus is indeed a Rock and a Redeemer for His people.

"O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer"

Words & Music: Nathan Stiff

Lyrics

Live Music Video

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Blurb for Rachel's Instagram page "Simple Bible":

"Simple Bible is an Instagram page that seeks to inspire women of all ages to read God’s Word for themselves. There you will find Bible reviews, theological posts, and biblical encouragement for everyday life."

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If you have songs, questions, or discussions you'd like for us to explore in future episodes, please email those to singtheword316@gmail.com.

~ Graphic design by Jessica Sanders

Nathan, Joshua, and Rachel explore this modern hymn that reminds the Christian of their identity, worth, and redemption that is theirs in Jesus.

"My Worth Is Not In What I Own"

Words & Music: Keith & Kristyn Getty, Graham Kendrick

"Facing A Task Unfinished" album (2016)

"The Greengrass Session" album (2014)

Shane & Shane "Hymns Live Vol. 1" album (2019)

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Correction @ 41:41 - "Cross"

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Blurb for Rachel's Instagram page "Simple Bible":

"Simple Bible is an Instagram page that seeks to inspire women of all ages to read God’s Word for themselves. There you will find Bible reviews, theological posts, and biblical encouragement for everyday life."

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If you have songs, questions, or discussions you'd like for us to explore in future episodes, please email those to singtheword316@gmail.com.

~ Graphic design by Jessica Sanders

"It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul)".... It doesn't take much thought for Christians to remember how this phrase sounds musically.In this episode, Nathan, Joshua, and Rachel one of the most popular hymns (if not, the most popular hymn) in evangelical churches for more than a century.

"It Is Well With My Soul"

Words: Horatio G. Spafford; Music: Philip Bliss

https://hymnary.org/text/when_peace_like_a_river_attendeth_my_way

Elder D.J. Ward sermon snippet

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Blurb for Rachel's Instagram page "Simple Bible":

"Simple Bible is an Instagram page that seeks to inspire women of all ages to read God’s Word for themselves. There you will find Bible reviews, theological posts, and biblical encouragement for everyday life."

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If you have songs, questions, or discussions you'd like for us to explore in future episodes, please email those to singtheword316@gmail.com.

~ Graphic design by Jessica Sanders

All banter aside (skip ahead to 2:35 to get to the more serious part), Nathan, Joshua, and Rachel explore one of the richest, most poetical hymns of the 20th century that focuses the singer's attention on the faithfulness of God, both in His character and in His works.

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"

Words: Thomas O. Chisholm (1923); Music: William Runyan

https://hymnary.org/text/great_is_thy_faithfulness_o_god_my_fathe

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Correction @ 10:46 - "James 1:17"

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Blurb for Rachel's Instagram page "Simple Bible":"Simple Bible is an Instagram page that seeks to inspire women of all ages to read God’s Word for themselves. There you will find Bible reviews, theological posts, and biblical encouragement for everyday life."

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If you have songs, questions, or discussions you'd like for us to explore in future episodes, please email those to singtheword316@gmail.com.

~ Graphic design by Jessica Sanders

The gang walks through the backstory, content, and impact of one of the most loved and well-known songs from Sovereign Grace Music. "Behold Our God" combines contemplative verses over the vastness of God with a rising chorus and a declarative bridge that rightly fixes our gaze to God on His throne.

"Behold Our God" by Ryan, Jonathan, Meghan Baird & Stephen Altrogge

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"Risen" Album Recording (2011)

Live at WorshipGod 2022

Behold Our God - A New Recording and the Story Behind the Song - Worship Matters

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Blurb for Rachel's Instagram page "Simple Bible":

"Simple Bible is an Instagram page that seeks to inspire women of all ages to read God’s Word for themselves. There you will find Bible reviews, theological posts, and biblical encouragement for everyday life."

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If you have songs, questions, or discussions you'd like for us to explore in future episodes, please email those to singtheword316@gmail.com.

~ Graphic design by Jessica Sanders