More Than A Song - Discovering The Truth Of Scripture Hidden In Today's Popular Christian Music

Send us a text Sometimes you’re in a battle, and sometimes you just feel like a weight is bearing down on you, immobilizing you. The King James Version of the Bible calls this a “spirit of heaviness.” The English Standard Version calls it a “faint spirit.” No matter the description that fits you best, our Savior has given us a great exchange. Michael W. Smith sings about it in his song, “Surrounded (Fight My Battles).” Explore Isaiah 61 with me as put on the garment of praise in exchange for the spirit of heaviness. Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Meditate Pray Scripture Write out Scripture Speak Scripture aloud Journal Follow the cross-references Make a list Michael W. Smith’s reference to Isaiah 61 in the opening of his song The terrible exchange of a spring of living water for a broken cistern in Jeremiah 2 The glorious exchanges listed in Isaiah 61:1-3 The proven battle plan of leading out in praise - 2 Chronicles 20 Putting on