#404: "Rejoice" by Andrew Ripp

Released November 29, 2021 by More Than a Song - Michelle Nezat

 

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.