Walking Worthy of the Lord – Episode 21

Hope Talks

The Bible says the Lord is “worthy of praise” (Psalm 18:3) and calls us to “walk in a manner worthy of the Lord” (Colossians 1:10).

Inspired by the worship song “Who Else” by Gateway Worship, Haley and Dustin talk through some of the lyrics and biblical concepts of the song. They discuss the role of music in our spiritual formation, how Jesus is worthy of all our worship, and what it means to “walk in a manner worthy of the Lord” (Colossians 1:10). It’s an encouraging conversation about the Lord and how we can live in light of all that Jesus has done for us.

See lyrics and link to the song below.

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Listen in to learn more :

Unique Song of Praise Impact | 0:04:32 - 0:05:41

* The Power of Music in Worship | 0:15:25 - 0:16:10

* Elvis Gospel Music Impact | 0:21:56 - 0:22:28

* Focus on Jesus | 0:26:22 - 0:27:47

* Freedom Through Focus on Jesus | 0:35:28 - 0:36:58

* Jesus Concept and Music Analysis | 0:43:28 - 0:44:37

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Helpful links and resources

Listen to the song “Who Else” by Gateway Worship -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRMfMozGBPA

Song lyrics:

[Verse 1]

I am an instrument of exaltation

And I was born to lift Your name above all names

You hear the melody of all creation

But there's a song of praise that only I can bring

[Chorus]

Who else is worthy? Who else is worthy?

There is no one, only You, Jesus

Who else is worthy? Who else is worthy?

There is no one, only You, Jesus

[Verse 2]

You are the infinite God of the ages

Yet You chose to make my heart Your dwelling place

You healed my brokenness, showed me Your glory

So I have songs of thanks not even angels sing

[Bridge]

Lamb of God, anointed one

Who was and is and is to come

Seated on the throne above

Holy, Holy

Righteous one who shed His blood

To prove to us the Father's love

Jesus Christ be lifted up

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Genesis 4:21 – “His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play stringed instruments and pipes.”

Psalm 40:1-3 -- I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire*; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.

*Mire is defined as 1) wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) 2) heavy often deep mud or slush 3) a troublesome or intractable situation. (See Merriam-Webster: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mire)

Isaiah 43:7 – “everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.”

Luke 19:40 – ““I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”

Colossians 1:16 – “all things have been created through him and for him.”

Colossians 3:23-24 -- Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Ephesians 4:1 – “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.”

Philippians 1:27 – “conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.”

Philippians 4:8 – “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Colossians 1:10 – “Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God”

2 Timothy 2:8 – “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel.”

Hebrews 3:1 - “Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.”

Hebrews 12:1-2 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Revelation 5:9-13 – “And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.” Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!”