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 139 shows us God's loving care, for looking after us wherever we are. Chad quotes from Francis Thompson's Hound of Heaven, "How little worthy of any love thou art! Save Me, save only Me? I fled Him, down the nights and down the days; I fled Him, down the arches of the years." Colin Henirch sings "Redeeming Love". 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 "Redeeming Love" Psalm 139a. If I take the wings of morning If I dwell in the deepest part of the sea The dark is as bright as light to you And you are always there with me O my Lord, you alone have searched me There is nothing you don't already know You know my thoughts from far away You surround me as I come and as I go (Chorus) Where can I hide? You will always find me Where can I run? You’re already there I want You to find me I want to be found In Your redeeming love In Your redeeming love You alone created my being You formed me in my mother’s womb I have been so wonderfully made I’ve never been hidden from you (Chorus) Where can I hide? You will always find me Where can I run? You’re already there I want You to find me I want to be found In Your redeeming love In Your redeeming love

"Hand Made" sounds great, except when it comes to treating something hand made as though it were God. Chad gives a wonderful meditation on idolatry, and Aralyn Macare sings "Human Hands". 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 to "Human Hands" Psalm 135bs Human hands make idols Human hands don’t make God Human hands make idols Human hands don’t make God The idols don’t hear me The idols don’t see me They don’t have any feeling They're made by human hands I don’t trust them But I trust in You Your hands were pierced And your word is true You name lives on You took my sin Forgave me, and Put Your Spirit within The idols of the nations Will never hear, Will never comfort Never calm the fear Those who bow down to them Lose their feeling Lose their hearing Lose their soul I don’t trust them But I trust in You Your hands were pierced And your word is true You name lives on You took my sin Forgave me, and Put Your Spirit within

In difficult times, we can take comfort in the knowledge that Christ has defeated death forever, that His name will be confessed as Lord by the whole world, and we will be with Him, because of His great love. Izzi Ray sings a stunningly beautiful version of Psalm 8, "How Majestic Is Your Name In All The Earth". Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Remembering Rod Rosenbladt New 1517 Academy Course: The Early Church: Christ, Controversies and Characters with Bruce Hillman Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom Here We Still Stand 2023 Videos are Available on YouTube Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Chad Bird

In this first of 2 episodes on Psalm 135 Chad talks about our plenteous supply of other gods, and meditates on how the God aboves all gods cares for us. John and Cathy Schreiner sing "I Know That the Lord is Great" Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Remembering Rod Rosenbladt New 1517 Academy Course: The Early Church: Christ, Controversies and Characters with Bruce Hillman Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom Here We Still Stand 2023 Videos are Available on YouTube Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Chad Bird Lyrics to "I Know That the Lord is Great" You send the wind The clouds and rain You send forth justice And You send forth pain Whatever You please Whatever You wish You alone can do And It is good Chorus For I know the Lord is great above all gods Christ reigns as King Forever and ever And You provide Every loving, perfect gift Whatever You please Whatever You wish Whatever You please It is good Kings and kingdoms You raise them up And strikes them down And give us their land And we fill Your temple To praise the Lord For His power and grace I will praise His name I know the Lord is great I know the Lord is great

Verses 1 and 2 kind of say it all; O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. 2 But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me We rest in the loving care of the God who has limitless love for His children, because of the work done on our behalf by our loving Savior. Rest for the weary, hope for the downcast and food for the soul. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Remembering Rod Rosenbladt New 1517 Academy Course: The Early Church: Christ, Controversies and Characters with Bruce Hillman Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Preorder: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom Here We Still Stand 2023 Videos are Available on YouTube Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Chad Bird Lyrics for "I Am Your Child" Psalm 131 I am your child Resting in your arms I am your child, My heart is Yours Under Your watch forever I bow before my Savior I am your child Chorus: All is quiet All is calm All is well All is quiet All is calm All shall be well From this time forth and forevermore Resting beneath Your smile With hope like a child I am Your child Weaned of it’s mother My eyes look to You I trust you my Father I am Your child You hear when I cry My hope is in you In You I abide I am Your child Chorus: All is quiet All is calm All is well All is quiet All is calm All shall be well From this time forth and forevermore Resting beneath Your smile With hope like a child Teach me your way In everything I do I am your child I belong to You In You there is pleasure And joy every day Let me be your little one Lord hear me when I pray

Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Remembering Rod Rosenbladt New 1517 Academy Course: The Early Church: Christ, Controversies and Characters with Bruce Hillman Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Preorder: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom Here We Still Stand 2023 Videos are Available on YouTube Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Chad Bird

In this episode we see the Levites stationed at the temple of the Lord, under the stars, singing praise to the Lord. This is the climax of the Psalms of Ascent, and is also a fitting analogy for our walk of faith, that ends in celebration and praise in the eternal city of God, the new Jerusalem. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Remembering Rod Rosenbladt New 1517 Academy Course: The Early Church: Christ, Controversies and Characters with Bruce Hillman Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Preorder: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom Here We Still Stand 2023 Videos are Available on YouTube Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Chad Bird

In this final part of our look at Psalm 132, we see David wanting to build a temple for God, and God saying He has a better idea. Chad points us towards liberation in asking for God's will, know that His plans for us our always better than we can imagine. Chris Lizotte sings "Thy Will Be Done" Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Remembering Rod Rosenbladt Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Preorder: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom Here We Still Stand 2023 Videos are Available on YouTube Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Chad Bird No eye has ever seen No ear has ever heard The things you have prepared For all of those who love You Blow the horn, salvation comes Shining light from the holy one You alone can wear the crown You are the Lord of heaven Chorus: Thy will be done Thy will be done Cause I don’t know what else I could say You are the Truth, You are the Way Thy will be done Thy will be done I place my trust into Your hands, Praying Lord, Thy will be done All the joy, I could not see My desires were too weak You know I settled for much less I settled for my own righteousness But You satisfy the poor With bread forevermore The horn the light the crown Your face that shines with love Chorus: Thy will be done Thy will be done Cause I don’t know what else to say You are the Truth, You are the Way Thy will be done Thy will be done I place my trust into Your hands, Thy will be done

In part 1 of this 2 part Psalm, we see David planning to build a temple for God. But God has better things in mind. Once again we that every good thing begins with God. We can offer nothing to God except our trust. Colin Heinrich sings "Come and Rest" Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Remembering Rod Rosenbladt Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Preorder: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom Here We Still Stand 2023 Videos are Available on YouTube Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Chad Bird Lyrics for "Come and Rest" I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling place for the Mighty One I will not enter my house or get into my bed, Chorus: Come and rest Clothe me in Your righteousness You make me a place for You, my Lord to dwell Come, and rest here Don’t turn your face away Come, and rest here Don’t turn your face away From Your temple For I am Your temple So many have gone here before Stones upon a stone united Let us go up to Your house and worship as one at Your great throne Arise, O Lord, and go to your resting place, Chorus: Come and rest Clothe me in Your righteousness Make me a place for You, my Lord to dwell Come, and rest here Don’t turn your face away Come, and rest here Don’t turn your face away From Your temple For I am Your temple

Many of us were raised to admire the lone hero, self sufficient, independent and strong. Chad looks at this short but profound Psalm and searches the riches of community and brotherhood. The wonderful Ryan Delmore sings "It Is Good". Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Bible in One Year with Chad Bird Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Chad Bird Lyrics to "It Is Good" It’s not good that we should be apart Cut off alone, starvation of the heart Had it not been for others I’d be desperate and alone No family or friends And lost without a home To all my brothers and sisters Forgiven in the Lord Chorus: I need you You need me And we all need each other Thank you God For the chance To share His love with one another Behold, behold it is good Annointing of oil Like blessing flowing down Like dew on the mountains Your grace flows all around United with the Son We share the Father’s love Forgiven and forgiving With mercy from above To all my brothers and sisters Forgiven in the Lord To every generation Your children near and far United in His blessing Of life forevermore Behold, behold it is good Behold, behold it is good

Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Bible in One Year with Chad Bird Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Lyrics to "I'm Waiting" You were born in the darkness of night And pursued by evil men Hated, rejected and despised You were mocked, and put to death Out of the depths you speak to me Do not fear I will never leave You Out of the depths you speak to me Do not fear I will never forsake You If You counted all my sins I could never stand before You But I don’t hope in myself I hope in Your Word Chorus: I’m Waiting, I cry to You I’m waiting, all my hope is in You Waiting, I cry to You I’m waiting, all my hope is in You You came out of the depths I live in the darkness of night I’m on the run, and I call to You I feel hated, rejected and despised I pray that You will make all things new Out of the depths you speak to me Do not fear I will never leave You Out of the depths you speak to me Do not fear I will never forsake You If You counted all my sins I could never stand before You But I don’t hope in myself I hope in Your Word Lo You are with me always To the end of time Lo You are with me always To the end of time

Psalm 40 David declares his innocence in this Psalm. He declares that he has done nothing wrong. Chad addresses this action in explaining our position in Christ as we pray. Esther Mylar sings a beautiful song from the text. Chad explains that God is for us and we can speak with boldness and confidence. We are encouraged by this wonderful text to trust God enough where we can speak honestly to Him without shame. Also, Join Chad Bird for “A Bible in One Year” Join Chad Bird as he walks chapter by chapter through the entire Bible in 2024 through his "Bible in One Year" journey. Each day, Chad presents a short, engaging video linked to specific readings, offering insights and reflections. Whether you're new to Bible study or deepening your existing knowledge, this daily walk through Scripture is a powerful way to connect with the text. Follow along with the readings, access archived videos, and discover additional resources at 1517.org/oneyear. Visit Chad Bird’s Instagram and YouTube profiles to view today's video. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Bible in One Year with Chad Bird Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird

This episode meditates on being surrounded and bless by our loving God. These wonderful Psalms of Ascent are great guides as we journey to our eternal city. Chris Lizotte sings "From this time forth". Lyrics for "From This Time Forth" I trust You And You surround me I trust You And You can never be moved You surround me like the mountains I’m surrounded by your love Surrounded like Jerusalem Surrounded from above Chorus: From this time forth and forevermore I am Yours and You are mine From this time forth and forevermore You are with me ’til the end of time I am Yours and You are mine And we abide forever I trust You In Christ I have been hidden I trust You Safe in Your protection You surround me like the mountains I’m surrounded by your love Surrounded like Jerusalem Surrounded from above Chorus: From this time forth and forevermore I am Yours and You are mine From this time forth and forevermore You are with me ’til the end of time I am Yours and You are mine And we abide forever Bridge: Covered by You I am safe and free Covered by You Now I can receiver All that is true All that lasts forever. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Bible in One Year with Chad Bird Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Chad Bird

Chad digs deep into the riches of this Psalm. We hear of the gift of family, and are encouraged to rest in Christ's loving care for our loved ones. Jeff Anderson makes his first guest appearance on the podcast singing "Without You". Lyrics for Without You: Psalm 127 Without You All my labors are in vain Without You All my monuments give way Crumbling like sand, back to the ocean, under the waves, lost in the motion Without You Blessed are the ones Who inherit a family Children of light A blessing to humanity They have no reason to fear Behold our Savior is here Chorus Come, my family let us rest Come, give thanks for we are blessed You watch over us You watch over us And we are not ashamed Without you There is no room for love Without you We can never be as one In the Spirit of truth Together and forever For there is no love, no lasting treasure Without you Blessed are the ones Who come into Your family Who enter Your kingdom Find their humanity They have no reason to fear Behold our Savior is here Chorus Come, my family let us rest Come, give thanks for we are blessed You watch over us You watch over us And we are not ashamed Bridge: Rest, for Your good pleasure Rest, with Your gifts and treasure Rest in Christ the Son Rest in the Holy one We rest in You Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) More from the hosts: Chad Bird

Chad explains how this Psalm sya it all. Izzi Ray sings "If It Had Not Been" Lyrics to "If It Had Not Been" The raging waters Would have swept us away We'd be lost forever There'd be nothing to say If the Lord weren't at our side When we were attacked How Their anger flared Could have swallowed us whole They sure didn't care There'd be nothing to say And nothing would remain If the Lord weren't at our side Chorus If it had not been For the hand of Christ If it had not been For the gift of life If it had not been Then I would not be So I thank You and I praise You For eternity My soul has escaped Like a bird from the snare My help comes from You You have heard my prayer When the waters rise Nothing would remain If the Lord weren't at our side Chorus If it had not been For the hand of Christ If it had not been For the gift of life If it had not been Then I would not be So I thank You and I praise You For eternity Hidden Streams: Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery Free 2023 Advent Resources

An expansive view of the temple of God. Chad gives us plenty to think about on our journey to the city of God. The talented Izzi Ray sings "O Jerusalem". Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery Free 2023 Advent Resources Lyrics to "O Jerusalem" See my eyes, they have been looking toward Your gates, O Jerusalem! O Jerusalem, When they said “let’s journey together to Your house”, My heart was so glad, O Jerusalem! We saw it from far away and now we draw near To Your body and Your blood Soul and divinity O Jerusalem O Jerusalem Chorus: Peace be with us In the courts of heaven Peace be with us through the Lord Jesus Christ Peace is with us In the courts of heaven Peace be with us through the Lord Jesus Christ O Jerusalem O Jerusalem City of God Now our feet are rightly standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! O Jerusalem, There is peace within Your walls Security In your towers, O Jerusalem! For my sisters and brothers I will say “Peace be with you” O Jerusalem We saw it from a far off and now we draw near To Your body and blood Soul and divinity O Jerusalem O Jerusalem

Chad meditates on the Psalms of Ascent, and relates this journey to our own journey toward the new Jerusalem. Jonathan, Amanda and Emmy Noel sing "On The Way Up To Zion". Bethany Bordeaux is featured with her evocative violin playing. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery Free 2023 Advent Resources Lyrics to "On The Way Up To Zion" We walk along the well worn path On the way up to Zion Surrounded by so great a cloud On the way up to Zion And we walk in, the steps of the saints. All of us sinners We look to the Lord, the Lord our strength Our help and our deliverer The path grows dangerous We stumble on the rocks upon the trail But Jesus holds us steady And by His grace we will prevail Shalom, shalom Within the gates of Zion Our God is before us Behind us and beside us Shalom, shalom awaits us Within the gates of Zion Today we walk, the well worn path On our journey up to Zion Our shelter from the withering heat On the way up to Zion Covered under, Your mantle of grace On the way up to Zion Even now you extend Your arms To all of us sinners Reconciling armies of hate With Your deliverance Shalom, shalom Within the gates of Zion Our God is before us Behind us and beside us Shalom, shalom awaits us Within the gates of Zion Today we walk, the well worn path On our journey up to Zion

The wicked and arrogant think they can prey upon the poor with impunity. Not so. Chad meditates on God hiding himself, it seems especially in times of trouble. Lament, interrogation of God and David’s frustration help us to see that though the work dis full injustice, God is closer than we think, and God invites us to cry and complain to Him. Izzi Ray sings “Why”

Throughout this magnificent chapter, we have meditated on the ways of God, the benefits of walking with God, staying close to Him and learning from Him. Now as we get to the end of the chapter we see that we are all like lost sheep, and we all desperately need the salvation given to us through Christ. THe Psalm ist says "let Your hand helpme, for I have chosen Your precepts". We see the goal but only Christ has accomplished this. The talented Markita Knight sings "Bring Me Home" Support 1517 on Giving Tuesday! 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Chad Bird