Jason Silver Sings Scripture

Welcome to my newest YouTube member, Cara! ‪@cjbruinius‬ -- Cara, I appreciate your support, thank you! If you reach out to me personally via my website I'd be happy to add you to my newsletter, or to provide you access to my website.
The same goes to any other members out there... THANKS!

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Jason Silver Sings Scripture

Welcome to ‪@theflyingbeard7193‬ who just signed up as a paid member of my channel! I appreciate the support, thank you so much!

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Jason Silver Sings Scripture

Thank you, God: though the earth should change, and the mountains shake, we will not fear. You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble....

#psalm46

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Jason Silver Sings Scripture

Welcome to @mannahuizar who just signed up as a member! Membership lets you watch videos before the general public, sometimes weeks before! You also get access to a lot of other content that I don't make available to everyone else.

God bless you, mannahuizar!

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Welcome to my newest member, @johnrausch9075 ! Thanks for joining John, God bless you and THANK YOU for your support.

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Jason Silver Sings Scripture

Hey, do you have any plans for summer? Are you going on a holiday somewhere, or are you taking any kind of "vacation"?

My wife and I have discussed what we should do, but it’s so hard to get away. Not only that, but we really love just being at home. Our screened-in porch feels like a country cottage, and we only live a quick walk from the local beach. We might just be satisfied with a few day trips to museums and maybe a few days of overnight camping.

One thing we’ve talked about is "going on tour" somewhere. We wondered whether we could find churches that enjoy my music and would host an evening of scripture-based worship music. I don’t really know how that works, exactly, or how to find these types of locations. Plus, it seems like a lot of work to plan! If you think your church would be interested, please reach out to me.

In other news, today was especially sad for our family: we had to say goodbye to my daughter’s sweet tuxedo tomcat. He has been a regular fixture around this house for the last three years, and we’ve known him since the day he was born.

Goodbye, Chim, old buddy.

While you’re reading this, we would appreciate a prayer said for our family. It’s especially hard for Grace, who was so close to the big fella.

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Welcome to my newest members, @cattail77 and @PureWater-w7c ! I appreciate your support, thanks for becoming a member!

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Jason Silver Sings Scripture

Welcome to my latest YouTube member, @Goosefraba77 !

Thanks for becoming a member, Garrett!

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Jason Silver Sings Scripture

The lyrics to this particular song (and consequently, scripture), “Running the Good Race” from Galatians 5:7-15 are strange.

Okay, not all of it. The apostle Paul starts off by reminding these Celtic people, the Gauls of Galatia, that they started out strongly in their faith. He's curious why they stopped running “this good race,” and states clearly that their recent behaviour does not come from God.

If I'm reading this for the first time, I might think Paul's going to encourage me to run harder! I might wonder if he'll flesh out the exercise metaphor. Perhaps he'll entreat me to push myself even when I'm exhausted, or to keep my eyes on the prize. Maybe he wants me to be encouraged by a great cloud of witnesses in heaven, cheering me on. He's said these kinds of things in his other letters.

But actually, that's not what he's doing at all. He switches metaphors from sports to bread. He cautions the Galatians that a little misapprehension of the Gospel will infect all they do and believe. Just like yeast in bread, it will end up spreading into every facet of their faith.

So what's this change he's so worried about? What's this metaphorical yeast? Why does Paul say that those teaching these new theologies will be punished?

The yeast is bad teaching.

Here's what was going on: teachers have been coming into their community, and telling them that they need to obey the whole law. Specifically, they're telling the men to submit to circumcision. For some unknown reason, the Galatians haven't recognized these teachers as infiltrators, but have been fooled! Maybe they're attracted to the idea of having more of a role in their salvation? Maybe the teachers have appealed to their desire to please God through obedience? We don't really know, but I think we can imagine a few reasons these Galatians were caught up in this heresy.

Why does Paul care so much about circumcision? Why does he say he wishes the false teachers would just cut everything off, making themselves into neutered eunuchs?

It's because this non-Gospel symbolizes a change in how they are viewing their salvation. They now are acting like salvation doesn't come by faith alone, but through obedience to the law of Moses. He's so impassioned about this because these baby Christians are risking everything because of bad teaching.

This is crucial! The essential point of Christianity is that we are not saved by what we do, but rather by accepting what Jesus has done for us in order to rescue us from our sinful condition.

I have regularly encountered people on Facebook and YouTube who claim faith in Christ, yet submit themselves to the Hebrew law. This message is for them.

Jesus has brought a new covenantal relationship from God, one based on faith alone. But these false teachers are resurrecting the old covenant between Abraham and God, which was sealed through circumcision. (If the term is unfamiliar to you, think of a covenant as a sacred agreement, where God says, “Here’s my promise to you,” and “You do this for me.” It’s not just a deal—it's a deep, binding commitment.)

Submitting to the old law-based system is the real issue. After Jesus' sacrifice, we are invited to take part in a new covenant with God that is not dependent on us, but rather completely dependent on Him. If we believe that the work is finished through Christ's sacrifice, it makes no sense at all to then depend on ourselves, on our adherence to the law, and especially not to depend on circumcision as if it's a necessary process in order to be saved!

You see, we have a freedom now through Christ Jesus! Paul wants to be clear that this doesn't mean we should abuse this freedom, purposely pursuing the gratification of the flesh, or breaking the laws God has outlined for us. I must understand my relationship to law and obedience. It is not salvific (it doesn't change our position before God, nor contribute to being more acceptable to him). Rather, obedience is responsive. We are transformed into humans who desire to please God, while at the same time knowing our attempts will never be enough.

None of the laws from the Old Covenant were ever enough to save us anyway! Circumcision is one such example of the law, but the new law, according to Paul, is a law of love!

Those judging and criticizing these Galatian believers for not following the law are tearing one another apart. Paul wants us all to know that this kind of behaviour leads to the destruction of all involved!

If you're tempted to put your faith in yourself, whether that be in your obedience to law, your right theological views, your alignment with a specific tradition, or in any other thing that is somehow not dependent on God, then you're missing the Gospel.

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Jason Silver Sings Scripture

Nathan Keys - Grace and Peace

I've been reflecting on the journey behind my first Galatians song, “Grace and Peace To You (Galatians 1:3-5),” released on March 23, 2024, and I'm filled with gratitude for Nathan Keys, whose voice and faith brought such a heartfelt depth to the track. Nathan's story—from the countryside of Northern Ireland to leading worship in Winnipeg—is one of transformation through God's grace, and I feel blessed to have collaborated with him on this project.

Nathan grew up in the rolling countryside of Northern Ireland, where he spent his days exploring the great outdoors with his dog and playing football (soccer) whenever he could. His spiritual transformation began when he gave his life to Christ at a young age. This is a moment he vividly recalls from a Sunday at church when he chose the song “Eagle's Wings” as his declaration of faith: “Here I am waiting, abide in me I pray… come live in me, all my life take over.” That early commitment marked the beginning of his lifelong journey with God, one that would deepen significantly over the years.

In 2007, Nathan moved to Canada with his parents and one of his brothers, as his father pursued a work opportunity—and a dream—to truck across North America. Settling in Winnipeg, Nathan's teenage years became a pivotal time for his faith. He connected deeply with his church, joining the youth worship team and participating in a youth Bible study that profoundly shaped his walk with Christ. It was during a study of Romans, led by a faithful brother in Christ, that Nathan's eyes were truly opened to the Gospel. Though he had given his life to Christ in Northern Ireland, this study convicted him to live fully for God's glory, bridging the gap between what he calls his “Sunday Christian” and “carnal Christian” lives during high school.

Nathan went on to lead worship at his church in Winnipeg for 10 years, a role that pushed him far beyond his comfort zone. Growing up as a shy, introverted child in Northern Ireland, the idea of singing in public—let alone leading worship—filled him with anxiety. He recalls feeling deathly ill on Sunday mornings, barely able to eat for fear of throwing up or passing out, and in his first year of leading worship, he had to sit on a chair to lead, lacking the strength to stand. Reflecting on those early days, Nathan now sees God's strength so clearly at work: “There's no way this kid from Northern Ireland, who had many 'sick days' from school due to anxiety, could lead people in music to the throne. It's all for God's glory.”

One of the most impactful moments in Nathan's worship leadership came early on, when he felt God calling him to emphasize Matt Redman's song “Heart of Worship.” The song's message resonated deeply, stripping away distractions like fancy lights and fog machines often seen in larger churches. Nathan felt God saying, “I want my people to simply worship,” a call to return to the essence of praising God in spirit and truth. This conviction aligns with John 4:24, a verse Nathan holds dear: “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth” (ESV).

Since 2018, Nathan has been growing a music ministry, writing songs and hosting worship events that reflect his heart for authentic worship. It was around this time, I think in 2023, that I first connected with him after he commented on one of my TikTok videos. Noticing he was getting more interactions than I was, I asked for his secret, and that sparked a conversation that soon turned into a collaboration. As I developed the website for the GMA Covenant Awards, I had the chance to interact with Nathan more, and later, at the award ceremonies, we met in person. I saw his shyness firsthand, just as he described from his earlier years, but I was equally impressed by how enthusiastically he threw himself into our work together, bringing energy and dedication to our shared efforts.

Today, Nathan is married to his lovely wife and a father to two children, continuing to be reminded of God's strength in every aspect of his life. He strives to be faithful in his responsibilities as a husband and father, always seeking to live out his faith with integrity.

Collaborating with Nathan on “Grace and Peace To You” was a true blessing, and the song has resonated deeply with listeners. It's currently my second most listened-to song on Spotify, with 11,222 listens! Nathan's Irish lilt perfectly complements the track's folksy-Celtic sound, which features penny whistles and a hint of bagpipe in the mix. His voice carries the weight of his journey—a young boy in Northern Ireland who gave his life to Christ, a teenager in Canada who found grounding in the Gospel, and a worship leader who overcame anxiety by God's strength alone. Nathan's story is a testament to God's transformative power, and I'm so thankful for the way his faith and talent enriched this scripture song.

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