Ancient Words, Robin Mark

Several Sundays ago, we had a gentleman speak to our church body about the Voice Of The Martyrs, an organization devoted to serving the persecuted church worldwide. He played a video clip of what was happening around the world in restricted countries where there is persecution and death for the sake of the name of Christ Jesus. It was difficult stuff to hear. He told us that in the 20th century more Christians died for Jesus than in all of history! And persecution is building.

An African elder receives his first Bible

The riveting part, though, was when the film he was showing recorded a room full of expectant Chinese underground believers opening boxes. There was incredible anticipation, and these precious believers received their own Bible, holding it to their lips and hearts, giving thanks. Many wept in gratitude! You could have heard a pin drop as we watched - we were stunned to realize how much we took the Word of God for granted . I felt grieved...and ashamed. I think we all did.

A talking radio

I have a renewed love and reverence concerning the Gift of Life, Jesus, and the Word He left us for our instruction, correction, growth, and sanctification. I pray I will never take it for granted again!

"But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.."
2 Timothy 3: 14-17

Ancient Words music and words were written by Lynn DeShazo. This version is performed by Robin Mark. From the CD, "Ancient Words: Words Inspired by the Dead Sea Scrolls" (various artists).

Robin Mark

This song portrays the validity and relevancy of God's Word for today. May we ever praise Almighty God for His 'love letters' and hold them close to our hearts!

Lyrics:
Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world they resound with God's own heart let the ancient words impart

Words of life words of hope give us strength help us cope in this world where'er we roam ancient words will guide us home

Ancient words ever true changing me changing you we have come with open hearts the faithful words of Christ

Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world they resound with God's own heart oh let the ancient words impart

We have come with open hearts oh let the ancient words impart oh let the ancient words impart

Supporting Scriptures:

"But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3: 14-17

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning." John 1:1- 2

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1: 14

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1: 17

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Hebrews 13: 8