Send us a textPhil Wickham took a Rich Mullins classic chorus and breathed new life into it with his song What An Awesome God. This chorus has stood the test of time because it is rooted in solid theology. On this episode, we’ll explore Scripture that confirms the truths we sing—that our God is awesome, that He reigns from heaven, and that He reigns with wisdom, power, and love.Key PointsWhy theology (study of God) should always lead to doxology (praise)Using the BITE of making a list to uncover God’s character in Psalm 68Defining the words awesome and reign to deepen our understandingA word study on the Hebrew word ḥesed (steadfast love)How the “new” lyrics added by Wickham are also firmly grounded in ScriptureScriptures referenced in this episode:Psalm 68Nehemiah 1:5Deuteronomy 7:21Exodus 15:11, 18Psalm 99:1–3Psalm 93:1; 97:1; 103:19; 147:4–5Isaiah 40:26; 66:1Matthew 6:9–10; 8:27Romans 14:11Philippians 2:9–11Revelation 4:2–3; 19:6, 12Bible Interaction Tool Exercises (BITEs)Make a listDefine words in the English dictionaryComplete a word study in HebrewRead in contextStart with God (look for His character, conduct, and concerns)Additional ResourcesDownload the free Episode Guide: michellenezat.com/519downloadLyrics for What An Awesome God by Phil Wickham – NewReleaseToday.comBible study tools mentioned: BibleHub.com | BlueLetterBible.orgLearn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate LinkThis Week's ChallengeFollow the pattern I’ve used this week. Seek out areas of Scripture that confirm that God is awesome and reigns from heaven with wisdom, power, and love. Read these verses in context, make lists, look up English definitions, and complete Hebrew and Greek word studies. Read and interact with Scripture for yourself. And then lift your eyes and your heart to God in heaven and praise Him, for all of your efforts toward theology should lead to doxology. And we serve an awesome God who is worthy of our praise.Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today! Change your music. Change your life. Join my free 30-Day Music Challenge. CLICK HERE.