I discovered the difference between being “shamed” and being “ashamed” through my study this week. Abigail Duhon’s song, “I’m Not Ashamed,” leads us to Romans 1 and Paul’s famous declaration, “I am not ashamed of the gospel.”
Exploring and meditating on this Scripture will really change the way you think…if you let it.
On this episode I discuss:
- Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week’s Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
- Meditating on God’s Word
- Read in context
- Slow down
- Write down your observations
- Complete a word study
- Pondering what leads to feelings of being ashamed
- Considering details of the gospel learned from Romans 1:1-7
- To whom Paul is obligated as revealed in Romans 1:8-15
- The response of others to the gospel – 1 Corinthians 1:22-23
- How Jesus responded to shame – Hebrews 12:1-3
- How we will endure shame, considering it’s insignificant compared to the power of salvation
- The assignment to keep reading in Romans 1 to see Paul’s exposition of sin
- How a discussion of common sins may make us feel uncomfortable
- How we should be more ashamed of sin than of the gospel
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If you have never heard this song before, you can watch to the official music video on YouTube below.
Additional Resources
- Download the single
- Lyrics for “I’m Not Ashamed” by Abigail Duhon – Air1 Radio
- Story behind the song “I’m Not Ashamed” by Abigail Duhon – Hallels Article
This Week’s Challenge
Read Romans chapter 1 in context. Slow down and make some observations as you work your way through the verses. If a word jumps out at you, spend some time meditating on it. Consider what makes you more ashamed, the gospel or your sin?
