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Ancient Jewish Marriage Customs and Jesus and His Bride

In ancient Judaism betrothment is the first stage of the marital process. It is called "Ketubbah" (ka-tuba) which means formal courtship. The Ketubbah stage is initiated when a promise of marriage and money is made by the groom to the bride's father and a marital contract is drawn up. The Ketubbah stage could last as long as 7 years depending on the amount of money the gro...

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Autonomy and Unity: 2 Lies of the Devil

Pastor Phil refutes the common belief that God has given autonomy in regards to ministry and worship and that God exhorts us to unify with those who simply claim Jesus....

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Part 9: Behold Our God

A look at the song "Behold Our God", written and performed by the people at Sovereign Grace Music....

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Part 8: Rock of Ages (When the Day Seems Long)

A look at the song: Rock of Ages (When the Day Seems Long) and the wonderful message of the everlasting rock....

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Part 7: To the Cross I Cling

Behind the Song: Episode 7 - To the Cross I Cling...a wonderful new song at RHC that speaks to the amazing work of Christ on the Cross and our need to rely on Christ Alone for Salvation and sanctification....

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Part 6: Hallelujah, What a Savior

Great hymn of the faith about the finished work of Christ! Written by Phillip Bliss in 1875, it has successfully stood the test of time. A great and simple melody strengthened by some true and spirit filled lyrics....

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Part 5: A Debtor to Mercy Alone

Part 5 of the Behind the Song Series brings a song written in 1771 by Augustus Montague Toplady to the table. A great hymn of praise for God's great mercy, especially in light of our great need. Worth a listen....

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Part 4: Grace Greater Than Our Sin

Part 4 of Behind the Song introduces the timeless classic "Grace Greater than our sin". If you grew up in a hymn singing, hymn loving family you will instantly remember the classic refrain, "Grace, Grace, God's Grace..."....

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Part 3: Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Part 3 introduces the song "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us". Here is a song whose lyrics were written in the 1800's by an anonymous author and whose melody was penned by the same man who wrote the music to "Jesus Loves Me". A great jewel of hymnology that has survived the test of time and whose lyrics remind us of our great need of a Shepherd Savior to lead us!...

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Part 2: Psalm 62

This week's song is a contemporary song written by Stuart Townsend and Aaron Keyes. "Psalm 62" as you would figure is based on the text of Psalm 62 and has a great swell and emotion as we sing about our "Delight and Reward", "Everlasting, never failing", "Redeemer, my God"! ...

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