Lyrics Means of Grace - Shai Linne , Timothy Brindle

Featuring shai linne, Melissa T, and Pastor Lance

Acts 2: 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

1- shai, "The Apostles Teaching"
The Lord's means of grace are the things He takes
To squeeze and make us into Jesus shape
The first thing mentioned? The teaching of Apostles
All of which centered around the preaching of the gospel
Of Jesus' achievements through bleeding: completeness
When believing we can receive this free gift
Through preaching and teaching the meaning it deepens
When reading we breathe in the Scripts with meekness
Church history is super vital to remind you
That every true revival came through disciples who knew the Bible
But this gets missed today
The first question to settle any discussion is "What do the Scriptures say?"
Not my feelings, intelligence or wisdom
That's just a Christianized version of relativism
In the sea of uncertainty His word it be the buoy
Let's receive it with joy as it fills the deepest void

2- tim, "the Fellowship"
Please destroy that poison fever-
That (says) we don't need fellowship—koininia
See, many times believers' joy is meager
Cuz we're not under Christ's appointed teachers
Don't avoid your leaders, pastors and elders
Cuz I testify that they actually help us-
Like in a season of almost falling away
Brothers called me each day to give me the gospel and pray
Christ builds up His people through His people
(So) stay close to the sheepfold cuz you (are) deceitful
And let the topics not just be irrelevant
Nah I'm talking Gospel-centered fellowship
As His cherished servants prepare our churches
To share their struggles and bear our burdens
But not just focus on gloomy hearts of weakness
But remind each other of who we are in Jesus!

By Melissa T
These are the Savior's Means of Grace (Means of Grace)
To sustain and keep His saints (sustain and keep His saints)
They're what He uses to restore His people
The Word of God, and the Fellowship, and the Prayers, and the Breaking of Bread!

3- shai, "the prayers"
Far away from the bright lights and concerts
Humble saints are quietly doing God's work
Faithfully they labor in obscurity
Because they understand the power of praying corporately
It's all because of Jesus' accomplishments
That we can be confident when pleading the promises
Answered prayers motivate
Us to grow in faith
So we race to behold His face at the throne of grace
The prayer meeting is the place where it's grace there
If you stay you'll hear more crying out than a day care
God welcomes our petitions, He welcomes or confession
He welcomes our thanksgiving, welcomes our intercession
Compelled because of Jesus
And even when we don't know how to pray, the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness
So let us gather to pray this week, the more the better
Weep and adore with pleasure as we seek the Lord together

4- tim, "The Breaking of the Bread" (The Lord's Supper)
Yo the Son of God in His Love
Gave us the bread and drink to symbolize His body and blood
But at communion, Jesus is present by His Spirit
Reminds me I'm accepted by His death and by His Merit
Behold! the New Covenant Passover Meal!
Showing that the Blood of the Lamb has actually sealed:
Every single covenant benefit/
To the one that's regenerate/ who comes humbly penitent (we repent!!!)
Christ is present to nourish our faith
This meal surely conveys assurance and grace
To encourage His saints and gird us with strength
So Christ's death is the Center of our Worship and praise! (Glory!)
But before you come to His supper, run to your brother
(Be reconciled!) cuz it shows we're one with each other!
So feast on Jesus, who was torn and broke
Cuz through this means of grace, He restores our hope!

By Melissa T
These are the Savior's Means of Grace (Means of Grace)
To sustain and keep His saints (sustain and keep His saints)
They're what He uses to restore His people
The Word of God, and the Fellowship, and the Prayers, and the Breaking of Bread!