CLICK HERE for the episode guide to help you connect with Scripture through this song.Have you ever re-watched a movie yet felt anxious during that scene where the obstacle seems too great to overcome? You know the end. You understand the main character overcomes that obstacle because you've watched the movie before, but it still keeps you on the edge of your seat. That's what I think of when I hear Shane & Shane sing "You've Already Won." I know Christ sits in heaven as the ultimate victor and that because I'm in Christ, I, too, am victorious. But I'm still swinging my sword in battles and sometimes wonder how it will all turn out.  I want to add to your faith by diving deeper into Ephesians 1 with you in this episode. In this episode, I discuss the following:  Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Read and keep on readingRepetitionRead the text aloudReview an overviewMeditate on ScriptureStart with GodMake a listEpisode Guide DownloadMy conversation with Keith Ferrin regarding internalizing Scripture - Friday With Friends InterviewThe part of Ephesians I've been studying that I thought of when I listened to this week's song - Ephesians 1:19-23Not letting any Bible interaction tool/process keep us in bondage or discourage us from spending time in God's WordWatching the overview video for Ephesians - Bible Project VideoThe metaphor of trampling under the feet as an image of victory over one's enemies - Dictionary of Biblical Imagery - Amazon Paid LinkThe now and not yet of Christ's victory - 1 Corinthians 15:24-25The now and not yet of our inheritance - Ephesians 1:11-14Making a list of God's actions in Ephesians 1Living between the ages - Christopher Hall Foundations 3 & 4The now and not yet of living between the ages - "God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible" - Amazon Paid LinkAdditional ResourcesThe story behind the song "You've Already Won" by Shane & Shane - New Release Today ArticleWhat is the concept of "already but not yet"? - Got Questions ArticleThe now and not yet of living between the ages - "God's Big My favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate LinkThis Week's ChallengeRead and re-read Ephesians. Read it out loud. Read it in the same physical Bible to help with retention and recall. Then, sit down with a notebook and make a list of all of God's actions. We've started in chapter 1, but feel free to keep adding to your list as you interact with the text. Your faith will be strengthened as you rehearse all God has done for you.In First Century Galilee, two sons test a father's unconditional love. In this story, the Parable of the Prodigal Son comes to life. Purchase "Finding Home" by Susan Macias on Amazon HERE or your preferred online retailer.

#486: "You've Already Won" by Shane & Shane

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