The words of the Christ are the very words and thoughts of God Himself! We have no excuse for not knowing about God, His nature, His desires for us and His teachings. Jesus boldly claims, 'when you see Me, the Son, you have seen the Father.'
God's Word presented in song and verse.
in those quiet times spent alone with Him and in His Word. After nine years composing, arranging and recording... The Alpha & Omega Suite was finished at the end of 2008 and is ready for distribution in 2009! The Suite consists of thirty five parts which span two hours and forty minutes. This inspired music praises God and His Word; introduces His laws; His doctrines; His decrees; His covenants; and His grace to those who may never be exposed to His written Word otherwise. No glory, honor, or prestige is given to this earthly vessel, only to the One Who deserves it and is worthy of it!
Story behind the song
On the road between Jerusalem and Emmaus, two men were unaware they had just been greeted and taught by the resurrected Messiah. His words were not those of any ordinary man but had the authority and power of God Himself. Later, Luke 24:32 tells us: "They asked each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while He talked with us on the road and opened the skriptures to us?" And so their amazed reaction is reflected by every other person who has experienced the empowering words of Jesus and allowed Him to change their life!
Throughout history, people have expressed their views pertaining to what God might be like and what His character and nature are. Many, and most of the time these ponderings are nothing more than man's own imagination or educated guesses and reasonings. Occasionally these man-made viewpoints have had devastating effects and have even lead people further away from truly knowing and understanding God. The bible has gone as far as declaring that some of the false views are actually "doctrines created by demons." We wonder if men create religions that are so harmful and far-off base, can any of us know who the true creator of the universe is? Can we ever actually comprehend His character and what He desires for us? Can the true God be known at all?
Though we might be spiritually short-sighted, God is quite aware of this problem-causing limitation of ours. When we ignore Him or worship inaccurate deities of our own making, He is not shocked, dismayed or caught off guard. He is so lovingly understanding of our problem that He was able to foresee it long before He created mankind; long before we fell into sin; and long before each one of us were individually born into this world. The omnipotence of God is so overwhelming that He was able to develop a solution to a problem long before the problem itself ever existed! If man himself is incapable of reaching God and knowing him personally, then God must be the one to transcend the void and make Himself known to us. What we are unable to do, He is able to accomplish with no problem what-so-ever.
God has revealed Himself in three distinct ways. First, the very world in which we live, with all it's complexities and uncountable life forms point to their creator. skripture states: "What may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities — His eternal power and divine nature — have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse." Second, His Spirit has impressed upon the heart and mind of the early prophets to pen the revelations found within His written word. skripture reveals: "Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of skripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit." Third, and most important, God Himself entered our world and gave us instruction and spiritual guidance. Jesus even quoted the skripture which foretold of His teachings: "All your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be your children's peace."
In harmony with the teachings of Christ is the understanding given to the believer by God's indwelling Holy Spirit. As we study skripture and grow in the instructions of Jesus, His spirit whispers to our intellect and richly illuminates these words of power and of life. We become receptive vessels for receiving the truths which lie within God's written word. This is in full contrast to the unrepentant mind which can read the same words but is in no way capable of comprehending their richness and full meaning. skripture explains it this way: "And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God."
Lyrics
(VERSE 1)
We would like to think we're so educated. With textbooks penned by man.
Teaching all we know. With facts that we just barely understand.
But all our wisdom is like dust in the wind. It follows us to the grave.
Teachers can take us so far. Even leading where we best not go.
A classroom is no substitute for God's Word. With wisdom it does bestow.
It widely opens our eyes. Showing the way in which we can be saved.
(CHORUS)
But you oh Lord, you came and taught us. Showed us what is important to You.
Now we know what is expected. What is required to be a reflection of You.
You are the perfect model. Your Spirit touches us and instructs our heart.
And reminds all that you've said. Filling a vacuum that we all might be fed.
(VERSE 2)
You modeled how to pray and offer up our praise every day.
To love the Lord our God with all our heart, our soul and our mind.
To love our neighbors as our self. Having compassion poured out on those in need.
Reaching out to all those who hurt and suffer so deep inside.
Forgive our enemies over and over again… even when they've lied.
To treat those who've wronged us as if they were our friend. Our rights we do concede.
(CHORUS)
Seeing You, we see the Father. Hearing You, we listen to God's words.
Loving you, we're accepted by Your Father. Following You, we're lead to outstretched arms.
Suffering for you, we reject the world that hated You and scorned Your truths.
But when we die to self, we die with You. Gaining life everlasting as we reside with you.
(VERSE 3)
When we think that we've been wronged, we humbly turn the other cheek.
And if we only see the faults in others, we can see clearly by removing the plank from our eye.
So we can minister and spread Your gospel to the world. As You've ordained us to do.
It's not just only our actions. But our very thoughts and desires which stain our walk.
And those who straddle the fence will not see your kingdom. It's much more than mere talk.
No longer throwing those stones or being lukewarm... causing us to be spit out.
(CHORUS)
We believe Your word and accept that it is only You who can set all the captives free.
Yes, You are the Truth, the Way and the Life! Besides You there is no other deity.
We finally realize how sinful we are. But You forgave us so much You were willing to die.
But now we know what it means to be taught by God, as Your spirit gives glory to You!
(FINALE)
Only You have the living water which sustains. I’ll say it again.
That only You have the living water which sustains. It’s true!
That only You have the living water which sustains. Only You, only you!
Only You, only You, only You, only You.
